Access Community Credit Union was founded in 1953 as Public Service Employees Credit Union by Southwestern Public Service Company employees. The organization operates as a not-for-profit cooperative under the foundational mission of "people helping people." It was rebranded as Access Credit Union in 1999 when membership expanded to select employer groups, and received its community charter in July 2003, opening membership to anyone living, working, worshiping, or attending school in Potter or Randall counties in the Amarillo, Texas area.
Access Community Credit Union provides a full suite of consumer financial products including checking and savings accounts, personal loans, auto loans, home loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation loans, mortgages, credit cards, CDs (up to 3.75% APY), online and mobile banking, and investment services. The credit union maintains 4 branch locations throughout Amarillo and provides access to over 40 ATMs locally and 50,000 ATMs nationwide through its network partnerships.
The credit union distinguishes itself through its local decision-making structure, personalized member service, and demonstrated community commitment. Since 2019, Access has allocated over $400,000 to community outreach through direct service and gifts to nonprofit partners. The organization emphasizes "member-focused" decision-making and provides what it calls "reported advice" as a core service philosophy. The credit union has doubled in asset size in recent decades while maintaining this community-centered approach.
As a federally insured credit union regulated by the NCUA with NMLS #402791, Access Community Credit Union operates under standard federal oversight and safety regulations. Members should note membership is limited to the geographic field of service (Potter and Randall counties), and the institution is not available to all consumers nationwide. The organization has taken active steps toward digital accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.0 guidelines.