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Benchmark Federal Credit Union

Since 1940, Benchmark Federal Credit Union has evolved to provide its members with complete financial services including free checking accounts, vacation and holiday club accounts, loans, certificates, money market accounts, and individual retirement accounts. Benchmark also offers home banking, online bill payer, account-to-account transfers (A2A), remote deposit anywhere (RDA), mobile banking (FREE apps for iPhone & Android), direct deposit, instant issue debit/ATM cards, and Benchmark Retirement & Investment Services. As of April 10, 2015, anyone who lives, worships, works, or attends school in Chester County, PA is eligible to join Benchmark Federal Credit Union.  For more information, call (610) 429-1600 or visit www.benchmarkfcu.org.

85th birthday in Phoenixville
Business

Benchmark Federal Credit Union Celebrates 85 Years

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Kristen Stewart

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Benchmark Federal Credit Union (Benchmark FCU), the only credit union to serve Chester County exclusively, is celebrating 85 years of dedicated service with two community events this …

Benchmark Federal Credit Union Celebrates 85 Years Read More

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
Mergers and Acquisitions

Benchmark Federal Credit Union and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Announce Merger Agreement

June 15, 2025June 14, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA & CHADDS FORD, PA — Benchmark Federal Credit Union (BFCU) and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) have agreed to merge, pending regulatory approvals and a vote …

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Shred Event
Phoenixville

Community Engagement Shines at Phoenixville Shredding Event

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — On a crisp, clear autumn day marked by the region’s record low rainfall, Chester County residents gathered at the Starr Street Village shopping center in Phoenixville for …

Community Engagement Shines at Phoenixville Shredding Event Read More

Paper Shredding
Business

Public Invited to Free Shred Event This Saturday 10/26 Hosted By Benchmark Federal Credit Union

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 - by Kristen Stewart

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — All Chester County residents and businesses are invited to a free shred event this Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. hosted by Benchmark Federal Credit …

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SMC winner Jasmine Jones and Family
Women's Issues

2024 Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference Celebrates Trio of Award Winners

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 - by Kristen Stewart

WEST CHESTER, PA — Scores of women attended the Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference on Saturday, title sponsored for a 10th consecutive year by Benchmark Federal Credit Union, as the event honored three extraordinary …

2024 Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference Celebrates Trio of Award Winners Read More

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