Boston Customs Federal Credit Union (also operating as Jefferson County Teacher Credit Union) is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution regulated by the NCUA. The credit union has expanded its field of membership to serve a broader population, including any persons living, working, or worshiping in Jefferson County, employees of Somerset Academy Charter School K-12, and State of Florida employees currently working, retired, or residing in Jefferson County. The credit union offers a range of loan products for various life needs, including auto loans with dedicated car buying resources and loan calculators.
Members can access multiple savings products—share accounts, share certificates, and certificates of deposit—designed to help build wealth and plan for the future. Online services are a core offering, with members able to apply for loans, check membership eligibility, and access financial calculators 24/7 from home or office. Boston Customs FCU distinguishes itself through its membership-based ownership model, where members are owners rather than customers, and the nonprofit structure means profits are returned to members rather than shareholders.
The credit union provides multiple loan calculators (loan payment, car loan, affordability, savings, CD, and stock yield) and maintains transparency through published share rates, loan rates, fee schedules, and governance information including board and supervisory committee details. The organization has some limitations in its current digital offerings—home banking services are listed as "Coming Soon," indicating incomplete online banking functionality. Like most smaller credit unions, Boston Customs may have limited branch locations and service hours compared to larger financial institutions.