Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) has opened a new branch in Richfield at 7610 Lyndale Ave. S, Suite 800. The expansion of the credit union’s metro presence provides easy access to a full service banking experience, in addition to the credit union’s top-rated mobile banking options, to over 6,600 existing members within a 5-mile radius. Affinity Plus members enjoy a wide variety of services, including better than free checking accounts, competitive rates on auto loans and high yield savings accounts.
“As a Minnesota-based credit union, ensuring we provide our members with access to branches in and around the Twin Cities, while also being deeply invested in communities across the state, is incredibly important,” said Amber Shanley, director of branch services. “While our current members love the ease of using our app and website, they’ve also told us that they like the option of a close, in-person branch to meet with our incredible staff face-to-face. Expanding our branch network into Richfield represents not just growth, but our dedication to making banking both accessible and personal, ensuring our members have the comprehensive support they need, however they need it.”
Four new employees have been hired to staff the branch, including Branch Leader Brianna Rheinhart, a Richfield native. It is the 32nd branch across the state and second of three planned branch openings this year. The credit union opened a new branch in Virginia in January, and has plans to open an additional branch in Shakopee later this year.
As a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative that values people over profit, Affinity Plus is focused on supporting the communities that it’s a part of. Beyond saving members millions in its fee restructure, and offering services like early pay, which allows members to access paychecks up to two days early, the credit union also partners with several charities of choice to help build up communities across the state.