Glendale Federal Credit Union Other Services

Other services

Trust accounts
Even if you have a will, your estate could go through a long, complex probate process before it’s settled. A living trust can help your heirs avoid unnecessary delays. Call us for a recommendation on experienced lawyers who can set up a living trust for you. Once you’ve started your trust, keep it safe at Glendale Federal Credit Union.

Free Accidental Death and Disability Insurance
This insurance pays you if you’re permanently disabled, or your beneficiaries in the event of your death. Glendale Federal Credit Union members in good standing are eligible for free coverage of up to $1,000. You must maintain at least $25 in your regular share account to keep your coverage active. Additional coverage is available at competitive premiums.

Credit Disability Insurance
Could you pay your bills if an injury or illness left you unable to work for an extended period? Credit Disability insurance prevents potential financial hardship by making your loan payments when you can’t. Protect yourself and your family by purchasing low-cost coverage for your Glendale Federal Credit Union loan.

Free notary service
We have a certified Notary Public on staff who can notarize documents free of charge. Please call for an appointment.

Direct Deposit
Each payday, your net pay will be electronically posted to your Glendale Federal Credit Union account.

Payroll deduction
You can designate any portion of your paycheck you wish and have it taken off the top and send to your Glendale Federal Credit Union account. You can distribute it among savings or loans.

PERS deduction
You can designate all or any portion of your PERS check to be directly and automatically deposited to your Glendale Federal Credit Union account.

Phone Teller
24 hour automated account information is available by calling 818/ 548-3976.

Home Banking
Access your GFCU account 24-hours a day through your home computer. View your accounts, transfer funds and pay bills at any time of the day or night. Click here to log in today.

FREE Financial Counseling
Certified BALANCE counselors are available to answer questions, explain your credit report, suggest ways to improve your score, and help you set up a budget. If needed, a bill consolidation, credit negotiation or bankruptcy prevention program may be arranged at no cost. All sessions are completely confidential.

If any of these situations apply to you, BALANCE can help:

Didn't get approved for the lowest rate
Credit cards always maxed out
Just making minimum payments, not paying down your debt
Experiencing a short term hardship,
falling behind on mortgage or car payment
Receiving collection calls
Considering bankruptcy
Worried that divorce or other life change may affect creditworthiness
Want to save a down payment for home

The Credit Union pays all BALANCE fees, saving you the expensive start-up costs and monthly fees charged by other agencies. Free financial counseling is one more way Glendale Federal Credit Union helps you reach your goals.

Call BALANCE directly at 888/ 456-2227 or log on‡ today.

Online personal financial courses

Another benefit of Glendale Federal Credit Union membership is BalanceTrack, an online personal finance education center that allows you to explore 16 important areas of personal finance. Each of the learning modules is interactive with links to helpful resources and includes a quiz to allow you to test your knowledge. Try BalanceTrack now.(‡)



Your funds are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. government agency. The NCUA separately insures Individual Retirement Accounts up to $250,000.

We are an Equal Housing Lender, and do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. ‡By clicking this link you will be leaving the credit union's website. The privacy policies of the third-party website you are linking to may differ from the credit union's. The third-party site is not owned or controlled by the credit union, and we are not responsible for its availability, content, security, claims, or for information, goods or services obtained from it. The credit union does not represent either the third party or the member if the two enter into a transaction.