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Join SBCFCU

Public gathering in Santa Barbara

Join SBCFCU

Public gathering in Santa Barbara

Can I join SBCFCU?

Through your employer

You work for one of SBCFCU’s eligible sponsor organizations.

Through your family

Your spouse, child, sibling, or parent is already an SBCFCU member.

Not sure if you’re eligible? Call us at 805-682-3357 and our team can help you determine whether you qualify for membership.

What you’ll need to join

Valid identification

Have one of the following ready:

  • California driver’s license
  • California ID
  • U.S. passport

Personal information

Be ready to provide:

  • Social Security Number
  • Date of birth
  • Current address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Other information needed to verify your identify and open your account

Joint owner information

Opening the account with someone else? Have the joint owner’s correct email address ready. They may need to complete part of the membership process.


Common questions (FAQs)

Find answers to some of the most common questions about joining SBCFCU.

Check our Sponsor List to see if your employer is eligible. You can also call us at 805-682-3357, and our team will be happy to help.

Give us a call at 805-682-3357 to see if you may qualify through an immediate family member’s employment or existing SBCFCU membership.

Yes. Once you establish your membership, your spouse, children, parents, and siblings may also be eligible to join.

You can apply online or in person. You’ll need a valid California driver’s license or California ID, or a U.S. passport, along with the personal information needed to verify your identity and complete your membership application.

SBCFCU offers free Savings Accounts. There’s no fee to open your account and no minimum deposit required when opening the account.

In-person applications typically take 5-10 minutes to process. You’re welcome to visit SBCFCU Monday through Friday before 3:30 p.m. Online applications typically take 1-3 business days to process.