Updated Thursday September 3, 2020
The El Cajon branch lobby is open for our member-owners to come inside. We are open our regular hours of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The popular "curbside concierge" was retired July 2.
Our staff takes this pandemic very seriously and we value the health concerns of all member-owners and staff. We are going above and beyond to comply with the County, State and CDC guidelines for the safe re-opening of our branch and we have many protocols in effect to that effect. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you do need to come to the branch in person:
The La Mesa Village branch lobby remains temporarily closed because adequate social distancing is not possible due to its lobby configuration.
For everyone's safety, please stay home if you have been exposed, or if you have any Covid-19 symptoms. We answer our phones, and offer most services through Online and Mobile banking, 30,000 CO-OP ATMs and 17 San Diego County Shared Branches to keep you connected to your finances.
If you need assistance with mobile or online banking, or have any other needs, our staff remains available by phone at 619-588-1515 or via online message to help you in any way that we can.
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Elissa Ellis-MacLeod, on her ECSFCU home refinanceFrom the beginning of the process to the day of funding, Suzy and her assistant, Lance, were exactly what anyone would hope for when refinancing their home. They responded to all my questions with patience and in a timely manner. They let me know what to expect and when to expect it every step of the way. I couldn't be more pleased with the service I received. Thank you Suzy and Lance for making this so easy!
Jack Charles, Grossmont High School District, retiredMy Loan Officer, Mireya, is truly an asset to ECSFCU. She is competent, articulate, sweet and compassionate. When there was an error in the payoff of my car, Mireya personally took a credit union check and drove it to the dealer to correct it, the same day. We are thankful for the time and effort she put into this important transaction. That’s customer service, and she is leading the pack!
Kevin Miller - Administrative Pastor of Foothills Christian ChurchKevin Miller likes to connect good people to great resources. He’s been an enthusiastic fan of East County Schools Federal Credit Union since 2013 when we were known to the education community as Grossmont Schools Federal Credit Union, more than five years ago. “Every person I’ve referred to ECSFCU has raved about the lower rates, better terms and great treatment they get.” From 4.00%APR eChecking to amazing auto loan rates to 0% interest classroom loans, he says, “There has never been a dropped ball or bad experience for anyone I’ve ever referred to ECSFCU.”
Cathy Sprecco - First Grade Teacher in Lakeside Union School DistrictI had a fantastic trip to Switzerland and Austria this past summer with East County Schools FCU and the SD East County Chamber of Commerce. This was my 6th trip with this fun group! The Educator Tour, guided by the infamous Steve Devan, is the perfect way to truly see and experience any country. The train ride through the Alps was a personal favorite and such an amazing experience. Seeing and hearing cows and goats with real bells grazing on the side of the mountains made me want to sing a favorite "Sound of Music" song and look for Heidi or her grandpa around every turn! I really felt immersed in the culture. The extra servings of warm apple strudel helped too!
I am a single traveler and all worries are put aside on these well-coordinated trips. Almost everything is taken care of for the travelers so I always feel spoiled! The fellow Educator Tour travelers that I have met from other districts and other walks of life have become my life-long friends! These trips are so dear to me that I have a separate savings travel account where I dedicate a small monthly amount to be ready for the next country!
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Grant Nelson - 8th Grade History Teacher in La Mesa Spring Valley SchoolsWhen I became an ECSFCU member, I immediately refinanced my house and got better rates for two cars. East County School employees who are just starting out, this is the best place to be! ECSFCU can help you secure your financial life.
Grant Nelson - 8th Grade History Teacher, La Mesa Spring Valley SchoolsWhile overseas I found myself in the frightening situation of being out of cash and with two debit cards from other financial institutions that weren’t working, despite my travel notice pre-planning. ECSFCU’s amazing member services team stayed late on a Friday to approve and immediately fund a quick loan that made the rest of our trip wonderful. Nobody else does that! Not only is it something that I will never forget, but it’s something I want to tell everyone about.
What mattered to me, was that I needed the money to buy a motorhome, and I needed it now. This is the fastest I've ever experienced for a loan. It's never been this easy or this pleasant and I could tell that this was simply the way ECSFCU serves all of their members; it's their culture. I wasn't a member when I started, but I am now.Marcel Becker - General Manager, Trident Maritime Systems and Career Technical Education and Ethics in Business partner with GUHSD
After financing a newly purchased truck with ECS, Todd wrote: Thank you for your efficient and friendly service! I always appreciate the "small bank" customer service, but the "big bank" options!Todd Linke, Mount Miguel HS Science Department
I've bought three cars through the credit union. They make it very easy, very simple, and you can't beat the interest rate. I highly endorse them, their friendly staff, and the service that East County Schools gives its members!Karl Danielson Granite Hills HS Television, Film and Digital Media Teacher
ECSFCU is big enough to approve loans with great rates and small enough to provide personal service and products that are important to the educational community.Randy Montesanto Grossmont Union High School District
We bank with East County Schools Federal Credit Union and learned they also have a great car buying service! We decided to look into it and ended up with the best customer service, an amazing price, no hassle of going to the dealership, and a brand new 2017 Honda Accord Sport! A year later, we were in need of another car for our growing family. It was an easy decision to go with the credit union and New Cars Inc again. The process and customer service didn’t disappoint once again, and we love our new 2018 Honda CRV! A big thank you to New Cars Inc and ECSFCU!Carly and Luke Esquerra
Rates as low as 1.49%APR for a new or pre-owned ECSFCU auto loan!
APR=Annual Percentage Rate