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Our Members Are the Mission

Our Members Are the Mission

Enjoy the support and great service of a credit union that puts your needs first.

Join Now for These Special Offers

Auto Loan Refinance

Refi your auto loan from another lender with us and see if you could save. Plus, you could get a $200 bonus!Footnote 1

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cashRewards Card

Open a cashRewards or cashRewards Plus credit card,Footnote 2 and you could earn $250 cash back when you spend $2,500 within 90 days of account opening.Footnote 3 Plus, save on interest with a 0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on balances transferred within 60 days. After that, a variable APR between 15.15% and 18% applies.Footnote 4

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10-month Special Certificate

Start saving quickly and easily with as little as $50.Footnote 5 And, add money to it whenever you want and watch it grow.

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Why Join Navy Federal?

Once you become a member, you’re part of our family. We’re dedicated to providing you with all the exceptional service you need to reach your financial goals along with the banking experience you deserve. Our stateside member reps are here for you 24/7.

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Who Can Join?

For more than 90 years, we’ve been providing financial support to the military, Veterans and their families. So, who’s eligible?

  • Active Duty—including members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Space Force
  • Veterans—no matter how long you served, you’re in!
  • Immediate Family Members—including spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren
  • Department of Defense (DoD) employees

Find Out if You're Eligible to become a member.

Video Transcript for How to Join Navy Federal Credit Union

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So you're thinking of joining Navy Federal Credit Union? Good news. If you're a servicemember, veteran of any branch of the armed forces or a Department of Defense employee, then you're eligible to join. Your immediate family and household members are also eligible.

 

To join, apply online, stop by a branch to apply in person, or give us a call. You'll need your personal information and a method to fund your account.

 

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Text, Social security number, Driver's license or government ID, Credit card or bank account and routing number.

 

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And when you do join, you can enjoy low fees market-leading rates, member-exclusive discounts, easy digital banking and award-winning service. Now, you're ready to join the Navy Federal community.

 

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Text, Navy Federal Credit Union. Army, Marine corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Veterans. Our Members are the Mission.

 

Visit NavyFederal.org or call 1-888-842-6328 to join. Insured by NCUA. Images used representational purposes only, do not imply government endorsement. Message and data rates may apply. Visit NavyFederal.org for more information. Value claim based on Navy Federal's 2021 Member Giveback Study. NFCU copyright 2023.

 

Once you’re in, don’t keep it to yourself! Share with your eligible family and friends!

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What You’ll Need to Join
  • Social Security number*
  • Driver’s license or government ID*
  • Current home address*
  • Credit card or bank account and routing number to fund your account**

*Note: You’ll need these for any joint owners you’d like to add. **A Membership Savings Account with a $5 minimum balance is required to establish and maintain membership.

Membership Is a Big Deal

Our members could earn and save $461Footnote 6 per year by banking with us. See how you can take advantage of your new membership perks.

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Smart Money Habits Start Early

If you’re an existing member and a parent, grandparent or guardian, share the gift of membership with someone under 18 using our online minor membership application. Or, visit a branch or call us at 1-888-842-6328 to learn about opening a minor membership.

Start Minor Membership Application

Business Membership

Own a small business? Once you’re a Navy Federal member, you can become a business member to get access to a suite of products and services designed especially for you.

  • Business credit cards with rewards 
  • Business loans at competitive rates
  • Business checking and savings accounts that earn guaranteed dividends
  • Access to small business professionals and partner resources like payroll and credit card processing

Learn More about Business membership

Disclosures

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Credit and collateral subject to approval. Existing Navy Federal loans are not eligible for this offer. Auto refinance loan must be at least $5,000. Loan must be open for at least 60 days with first scheduled payment made to be eligible for the $200, which will be credited to the primary applicant’s savings account between 61 and 65 days of the loan origination date. Offer may end at any time. Recipient is solely responsible for any personal tax liability arising out of this incentive.

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By submitting your application, you are applying for a cashRewards card account. If your application is approved for an account with a credit limit of less than $5,000, you will receive a standard cashRewards card that earns 1.5% cash back. If your credit limit is $5,000 or greater, you will receive a cashRewards Plus card that earns 2% cash back. The benefits of a standard cashRewards card differ from those of a cashRewards Plus card.

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Offer valid for cardholders issued new cashRewards or cashRewards Plus credit card accounts. To be eligible for the $250 cash back, you must make $2,500 or more in net purchases within 90 days of account opening. Rewards are earned on eligible net purchases. “Net purchases” means the sum of your eligible purchase transactions minus returns and refunds. Eligible purchase transactions do not include, and rewards are not earned for, the following transactions: cash advances, convenience checks, balance transfers, gambling, or fees of any kind, including finance charges, late fees, returned check fees, ATM cash advance fees, and annual fees, if any. Cash-equivalent transactions, such as the purchase, loading, or reloading of gift and prepaid cards (e.g., money orders, GO Prepaid Cards, and other cash-equivalent gift cards), may not be eligible purchase transactions and may not earn rewards. Please allow up to 8 weeks after the 90-day period for the $250 to post to your rewards balance. Account must be open and not in default at the time the $250 is scheduled to post to your rewards balance. Limit of one promotional offer at account opening. Offer valid for accounts applied for between 1/2/2025 and 3/31/2025. Navy Federal reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without notice. 

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As of 01/14/2025, rates range from 15.15% APR to 18.00% APR, are based on creditworthiness, and will vary with the market based on the US Prime Rate. ATM cash advance fees: None, if performed at a Navy Federal branch or ATM. Otherwise, $0.50 per domestic transaction or $1.00 per foreign transaction. Balance transfer offer: Application must be submitted by 3/31/2025. Offer valid for balances transferred from non-Navy Federal credit cards within 60 days of account opening. Balance transfers are not eligible to earn rewards. Maximum total transfer amount is limited to your available credit line. Balance transfers using convenience checks are excluded from this offer. If you transfer a balance with this offer, interest will be charged on purchases made with your credit card unless your purchases have a 0% APR or you pay the entire balance, including any transferred balances or purchases under this offer, in full each month by the payment due date. Navy Federal reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without notice. Limit of one promotional offer at account opening.

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Limit one 10-Month Special Certificate (Share/IRA/ESA) per product type per member. This offer, including the stated Annual Percentage Yield (APY), is effective January 6, 2025. Navy Federal reserves the right to end or modify this offer at any time. The 10-Month Special Certificate (Share/IRA/ESA) has a $50 minimum balance and a $250K maximum balance. Additional deposits are allowed at any time, subject to the maximum balance. Dividends earned are not included in the maximum balance allowed. Once the promotional rate is applied to a purchased certificate, it will remain in effect for the length of the product term. IRA/ESA certificates are subject to IRS contribution limits. Penalties apply for early withdrawals from certificate accounts. Other restrictions may apply.

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Dollar value shown represents the results of the 2023 Navy Federal Member Giveback Study. The Member Giveback Study takes into consideration internal market analyses comparing Navy Federal products with industry national averages, as well as member discounts, incentives, and other savings.