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Service Credit Union Opens Derry Branch

The branch is located in the new Walmart Supercenter.

Service Credit Union celebrated the opening of its 40th branch worldwide, 22nd  in New Hampshire and 9th in-store branch on September 12th.

The new full-service banking institution with a deposit-taking ATM is located on 11 Ashleigh Drive inside the Walmart Supercenter located in Derry.

Service Credit Union has a long history in New Hampshire. In 1957, a group of eight men signed an agreement to establish Portsmouth Air Force Base Federal Credit Union, which eventually became Service Credit Union. The credit union has grown tremendously through the years.

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Service Credit Union is proud to be in the town of Derry which also carries its own rich history. The fourth largest community in the state, it is the birthplace of Alan Shepard, the first U.S. astronaut in space. Derry was also, for a time, the home of the poet Robert Frost and his family.

“This expansion would not have been possible without the support of the business leaders and residents of the Derry community,” says Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service CreditUnion. “Convenience is important to members and this new location provides them with easy access.”

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Service Credit Union offers enhanced products and services, such as surcharge-free ATMs, free ATMs, free debit card usage, getting paid up to two days early, instantly-issued Visa Credit and Debit Cards, loan discounts, low auto loan rate guarantee, shared branching and 7-day banking at all in-store locations.  Plus, members can enjoy a comprehensive suite of online servicesincluding bill pay, mobile web banking, remote check deposit, apps for the iPhone and Android, SMS text messaging, person to person payment system, an online financial management system and online TurboTax products.

“Derry’s new location enhances our footprint of unparalleled financial services and convenienceService Credit Union currently provides,” Simmons added.

The full-service branch offers complete seven-day banking services, mortgages, consumer loans, and a full-service ATM. The hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Submitted by Lori Holmes, Service Credit Union.

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