AmeriCU Credit Union Receives Approval to Expand Membership Eligibility Across New York State

Expansion Adds 27 Counties, Extending Access to AmeriCU’s Member-First Financial Services

ROME, N.Y. — July 20, 2026: AmeriCU Credit Union announced today that it has received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) for its application to expand its field of membership, allowing the credit union to serve individuals, families, and businesses in 27 additional counties across New York State.

The approval represents a significant milestone in AmeriCU’s strategic growth journey and expands opportunities for more New Yorkers to access the credit union’s personalized financial services, best-in-class products, and community-focused approach. The expansion will increase AmeriCU’s field of membership to 51 counties across the state.

“This approval is an exciting step forward for AmeriCU and the communities we serve,” said Ronald Belle, President and CEO of AmeriCU Credit Union. “As an organization, our mission is to help people live life, dream big, and achieve financial success. Expanding our field of membership enables us to bring that mission to more individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout New York State. We look forward to building new relationships, supporting local businesses, and helping even more New Yorkers achieve their financial goals.”

The newly approved counties include Albany, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Genesee, Greene, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schuyler, Steuben, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wyoming, and Yates.

AmeriCU already serves thousands of members throughout these counties and has long supported them through digital banking, lending, financial guidance, and community involvement. The expanded field of membership will allow the credit union to strengthen those relationships while welcoming new members seeking a trusted financial partner.

Interested individuals, businesses and organizations can learn more about membership eligibility and services by visiting www.AmeriCU.org.

About AmeriCU Credit Union

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. AmeriCU has grown to serve more than 200,000 members, 25 financial centers, and $3 billion in assets, while remaining dedicated to building meaningful connections with members and supporting the various local communities it serves. AmeriCU is headquartered in Rome, New York, and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org. Equal Housing Lender – Federally Insured by NCUA – Membership Eligibility Required.