Credit Unions in Sierra Vista, AZ

“Disclaimer: I do not speak for American Southwest Credit Union (ASCU), and these words are entirely my own.

I’ve been a member of ASCU for over 30 years and was employed there until nearly a decade ago. After reading some of the negative reviews, I felt compelled to share my perspective.

Many of the complaints I’ve seen on Google reviews seem to come from misunderstandings about basic personal finance, with blame unfairly placed on employees. The truth is, your money is your responsibility. The employees at ASCU go above and beyond to assist members, but they can’t fix issues if you don’t keep your account information updated or fail to communicate with them.

If a manager tells you that you need a routing number (not your account number), or that your account was frozen due to lack of contact, that’s not incompetence — it’s standard procedure to protect your account.

During my time both as a member and employee, I saw firsthand how much ASCU staff genuinely care about helping people achieve their financial goals. I learned so much from my co-workers and the members I interacted with. Their support has had a lasting impact on my own financial well-being.

ASCU is a great credit union, and I’ll always appreciate the people behind it.”

“The bank tellers at the American Southwest Credit Union Bank on Fort Huachuca provide excellent customer service. I have came in several times in the last week to figure out some concerns with a business account. Each visit they provided a friendly atmosphere and were beyond helpful. Thank you ladies 😊!”

“Will was awesome! He helped us get everything set up and made it the easiest and most pleasant experience we've had at a bank. Where there's a Will, there's a way!”