Welcome to the NY Bravest FCU Family
About us
In September of 1935, the Albany Firemen took a giant step in controlling their own financial future. They formed the 609th federal credit union in the United States. Of the 800 credit unions that were formed that first year, we currently are 1 of 104 still remaining. There have been over 25,000 credit unions throughout the last 80 plus years and currently, there are just over 5,000 serving members at this time.
The credit union served its members for over 50 years from a firehouse. Currently, we are operating out of 4 branches with our newest in Manhattan. This change has brought about stable hours and the ability of the credit union to serve our family members. From two days a week to five days a week with over 22 million in assets.
We have indeed changed from collecting envelopes in the firehouses for loan payments and deposits to direct deposits of paychecks and retirement payments. Our services to our members have grown but our commitment to personal attention is the foundation upon which we developed our reputation.
We are proud to be firefighters helping firefighters with their financial needs. The history of a firefighter credit union serving firefighters is something that we all can be proud of. Let the history continue.
We are firefighters helping firefighters with their financial needs. As a Member you can now receive:
Featured Services
Debit Card
Access Cash at nearly 30,000 free CO-OP ATMS throughout the U.S.
Free ATMS can also be accessed through CU24 and SEFCU
Use it for purchases at merchants that accept VISA
Apple Pay and Samsung Pay now available! You already use your phone for just about everything. Now you can pay with it, too. Just add your NY Bravest FCU debit card to Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, and start shopping in stores, in apps and online.
Member to Member Transfers
Member to Member transfers allow for a seamless exchange of funds to other Credit Union members. E.g. you owe your buddy $50 for dinner last night? You can easily repay these funds using this function.
Bill Pay
Simplify Your Life Every Month. Sign Up Today for the Freedom of Online Bill Pay.
Visa Credit Cards
Break through high credit card rates and choose a VISA Credit Card through us!
Mortgages
We can help you within minutes and even pre-approve you so you have an instant, accurate picture of your financial situation.
Wealth Management
From helping you create a financial plan to retiring with confidence, the Firefighter Financial Group is here to help serve you. It is really the least we can do for the men and women that protect us all.
Shared Branching
Connecting you with over 5,000 CO-OP Shared Branching locations across the country, that will give you the convenience of making deposits, withdrawals, balance inquiries, loan payments and more at participating credit union locations.
Loans
Not your typical lending practices! Firefighters helping firefighters. We offer:
Auto Loans - Rates as low as 1.49%
Boat Loans
RV Loans
Personal Loans
Holiday Loans
Share Secured Loans
Refinance Loans
Home Equity Loans
Credit Builder Loans
Debt Consolidation Loans
Mobile Home Loans
Motorcycle Loans
VISA Credit Cards
Summer Loans
Mortgages
WE ARE THE BRAVEST
Winston Financial Services, Inc. is an independent company offering services to the FDNY and is not affiliated with New York Firefighters Bravest FCU. The Credit Union does not directly or indirectly sell or take part in the sale of insurance products or services. Any issues pertaining to your participation in products or services offered by Winston Financial Services, Inc. are to be directed to solely to Winston Financial Services, Inc. The credit union does not have access to members’ insurance coverage. Membership in the credit union is subject to Credit Union approval. You do not have to participate in VIP Benefits in order to be a member of the credit union.
