March 1 – 7, 2026 is National Consumer Protection Week, and our Risk Management team is sharing information this week to educate our staff and members so they can be smarter consumers. Their first topic of the week is Common Communication Scams: robocalls, phishing, smishing, and vishing. Phishing is a cyber attack that uses email or other communications to trick … Continue reading
With the holidays on the horizon, so comes the onslaught of marketing messages and emails encouraging us to open up our wallets and spend, spend, spend! While the holiday season is more than the gifts that accompany it, as consumers, we tend to swipe and tap our cards more this time of year, whether that be for holiday meals, travel, … Continue reading
🎉Happy Birthday, Montana Credit Union!🎉 On November 18, 1940, twenty local Montanans gathered to hold the first meeting of what was then called Great Falls Cooperators Credit Union. Their goal was to provide low-interest loans and a favorable rate of return for each other. They decided that borrowers were required to deposit savings while repaying their loans. Secured loans were … Continue reading
We know that the ongoing federal government shutdown, now just over three weeks, may be creating stress and uncertainty for many in our community. Please know that Montana Credit Union is here to help. If you’re facing financial challenges because of the shutdown, we want to help you find stability and peace of mind. Our Furlough Assistance Program offers relief … Continue reading
At Montana Credit Union, fraud prevention and protecting our members are always top priorities. As technology advances and scams become more sophisticated, we’re taking proactive steps to ensure our members’ money and information stay safe. To help us do just that, we’ve expanded our Fraud Department with the addition of a BRAND NEW Fraud Specialist role, further strengthening our commitment to … Continue reading
Each year, credit unions around the world celebrate International Credit Union Day on the 3rd Thursday of October. This serves as a day to honor our shared mission of “People Helping People,” and to reflect on the ways credit unions make a meaningful difference in their members’ lives. For Montana Credit Union, this day is a poignant reminder of how … Continue reading
We understand that life happens, and most checking account overdrafts happen due to a timing issue for deposits coming in and expenses going out. All Montana Credit Union checking accounts have Overdraft Privilege available for members who qualify for the service. You must opt in to Overdraft Privilege, which you can do when you open your checking account or by … Continue reading
Credit union members often talk about the “credit union difference.” Many fundamental differences make credit unions a unique and preferred choice for members. We believe in people over profit, and that impacts the way we do business. From our overall structure to the smallest detail, the credit union philosophy and the Cooperative Principles that we adhere to set us apart … Continue reading
We are looking forward to once again participating in Paris Gibson Square’s Arts on Fire event on September 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We’ll have a table set up for young artists (and those young at heart!) to craft a mason jar piggy bank. The event is free and open to the public – stop on by and … Continue reading
Montana Credit Union President/CEO John Hageman announced that Diann Owen has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Member Experience. In this expanded role, she will oversee the delivery and consistency of our member experience across Operations, Lending, and Member Services. This change will bring greater alignment across these internal teams, and will allow staff to strengthen the support provided … Continue reading
