Going from a bank to a credit union?

[Uberjager]

Well, I'm currently using Wells Fargo, and I'd like to switch to a credit union. I've heard that you need "connections" to get into some of them. Anyone have any recommendations for ones in the SW Metro Denver area? Are you happier at a credit union?

[henpecked]

No "connections" to join
And your service will be better

[opie011]

I went from Wells Crapo to Credit Union of Colorado. I always had both, CU for auto loans but Wells rates went to shit on some CCs I had. Anyway, I have great credit and Wells said the floor rate for my CCs was 15% and I switched to CUOFCO at 6.25%. And yes service is way better.

[Half Live]

Bellco Credit Union

[SideShow Bob]

Try Denver Community Credit Union, or at least one that is a credit union services member. Then you can use any cu service member credit union like it is your credit union for anything including free ATM service.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

^^^^ what Opie said! I have both also. My CU is Arapahoe CU and they give better rates than most. And Wells , I stoped using that CC but still have it for emergancy only.

[Ah Pook]

Premier FCU! Been with them for 15+ years.

I would prefer a mattress over Wells Fargo, Chase, Wachovia, etc.

[DeusExMachina]

PSCU gave me a bike loan (KeyBank wouldn't) at a good rate, and then I refinanced my car at half what Chase gave me.

All they needed was a $5 donation to some charity and $5 in Savings. I added a checking account and I'll be dumping KeyBank this month.

They're also down the street from my house, so that's convenient.

[Colorado Luckydog]

Some of the credit unions will let you join, others have qualifictions you must meet besides credit. Public Sevice and Belco are the best two for just walking in off the street. You might want to check with you employer to see if working for them gives you any other choices. I have been very happy with Public Service.

[Irving]

Do they have bank like hours though? The bank I'm at now is small, and the only two bank locations that are open on Saturday are a 30 minute drive either north or south from my house.