BECU Opens First Burien Neighborhood Financial Center
Financial center will bring convenient financial services to more than 21,000 BECU members in Burien
BECU,
Washington's largest community credit union, announced today the opening of its
first Neighborhood Financial Center in Burien, continuing its regional
expansion. Located at 508 SW 152nd Street, the 2,256 square foot center is adjacent to Town Park and the Burien
Library. BECU members will be able to use the convenient location to establish
accounts, apply for loans, and perform financial transactions.
“Our
move to the new location was in response to the growing needs of our members in
Burien. With more than 21,000 members in the area, our previous ATM
location was at capacity and we knew we had more to offer,” said Doug Marshall,
BECU’s senior vice president of retail. “BECU’s focus is on serving our
members, and we are thrilled to be offering an enhanced membership experience
to the Burien community.”
Although
this will be BECU’s first location in Burien, BECU is already an active
supporter of community projects in the city tying into the credit union’s
“people helping people” philosophy and focus on financial education. Most recently,
BECU donated more than $20,000 to Highline Public Schools to enable students
from Highline High School, Global
Connections High School and the Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment to travel to
the Washington State Convention Center to participate in Closing for Good, a
financial reality workshop led by BECU employees.
Consistent
with BECU’s operating model, the Burien location will offer an innovative
“tellerless” layout, which empowers members to access their accounts in ways
most convenient for them, including ATM, online banking and mobile banking.
Member Consultants will be available to assist with these transactions, as well
as provide one-on-one support for opening accounts and more complex services
like mortgages, personal loans, auto loans, and business services.
As with BECU’s other
Neighborhood Financial Centers, the new Burien location will be staffed Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center will feature two ATMs that offer 24 hour access. BECU will be
one of the first tenants in the newly constructed building, which is designed
for ground-level retail space with residential property above.
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