AmeriCU Credit Union

AmeriCU Credit Union in Cicero is built on the credit union philosophy of people helping people. That means cooperative ownership, one member and one vote, and a focus on education and affordable credit, ideas the credit union says are still part of who it is.

The credit union says everything it does is for its members and communities, and it points to lower loan rates, higher deposit rates and support for local charities and not-for-profit organizations as proof. Cicero, just north of Syracuse near Oneida Lake, is a busy suburban town with plenty of neighbors to serve. Its tagline is “Let’s Connect.”

What to Know

• The philosophy is cooperative ownership, with one member and one vote.
• Education and affordable credit are founding principles.
• The credit union says it offers lower loan rates and higher deposit rates.
• It supports local charities and not-for-profit organizations.
• It is a member of the Cicero Plank Road Chamber of Commerce.