Metro Plus Credit Union is a federally-insured, member-owned credit union serving the Bluegrass region (Kentucky area based on website language). The credit union recently underwent a rebranding evolution and held a grand opening event for a new main office in April. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Metro Plus operates under the NCUA regulatory framework and prioritizes member benefits over shareholder profits.
Metro Plus offers a comprehensive suite of financial products including auto loans (as low as 5.79% APR on used vehicles), home mortgage loans, fixed-rate home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOC), personal loans, VISA credit cards (as low as 7.90% APR), money market accounts (up to 1.76% APY), and share certificates (up to 2.89% APY). The credit union also provides online banking, ATM access through the CO-OP shared network, check reordering, and loan pre-qualification tools. A standout offering is their Auto Advisors service, a free VIP car-buying experience for members that includes trade-in evaluation, dealer incentive research, financing negotiation, and a haggle-free purchasing process.
Metro Plus differentiates itself through member-centric services beyond traditional lending. The Auto Advisors program eliminates car-buying friction for members, while their Financial Wellness Portal provides educational tools for money management. Promotional offerings include limited-time auto loan incentives (2.00% APR discount plus 90-day payment deferral) and listed loan products like vacation loans. The credit union emphasizes local presence with multiple branch locations and hours transparency, plus holiday schedule visibility.
As a credit union, Metro Plus is best suited for individuals seeking member-owned banking with rate claims to verify and personalized service. However, membership eligibility requirements (not detailed on homepage) may restrict access compared to banks. The promotional rates and terms displayed are time-limited, and specific APR/APY rates shown are minimums that vary by creditworthiness and product terms.