San Diego County Credit Union is honored as the BEST by Union-Tribune readers

San Diego County Credit Union, San Diego’s largest locally-owned financial institution, is proud to announce that it has been named San Diego’s BEST Credit Union for the 12th consecutive year by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune. SDCCU was also selected in the recent 2011 Readers Poll as San Diego’s BEST Financial Planner, Home Loan Provider and Place To Work – all for the second year in a row.

SDCCU is pleased that the Union-Tribune voters have once again recognized their benefits as the financial partner to trust in Southern California. SDCCU offers outstanding rates, products and services, which is one of the reasons they are one of Southern California’s top home loan providers. Founded in 1938, San Diego County Credit Union is one of the county’s most successful financial institutions. Recognized for being the best in the industry, SDCCU employees exemplify the core values of teamwork and integrity while delivering superior member service. The results of this poll show that their more than 600 employees agree that SDCCU is the BEST place to work!

“San Diego Union-Tribune readers have honored us with four awards again this year,” said Teresa Halleck, San Diego County Credit Union President & CEO. “SDCCU is proud to have been recognized once again for the outstanding products and services we provide to our members and our employees.”

San Diego County Credit Union is a full-service financial institution. Anyone who lives or works in San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties is welcome to open an account. SDCCU offers checking accounts with direct deposit, Visa credit cards, certificate and money market accounts, auto and home loans, an array of eServices and much more. San Diego County Credit Union serves a diverse customer base of over 217,000, has assets of more than $5 billion and 28 convenient branch locations. Visit www.sdccu.com for more information. SDCCU is federally insured by NCUA and is an equal housing lender.

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Contact:  Chrislyn Brandt, SVP Marketing

              P: (858) 597-6273  •  email: cbrandt@sdccu.com

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