October 16, 2025—Today is International Credit Union (ICU) Day, a day to reflect on the history and achievements of the global credit union movement. This year, celebrations center around the theme “Cooperation for a Prosperous World.” The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) provide credit unions collateral to support their ICU Day campaigns and celebrations on the ICU Day website.
Cooperative finance is a banking model in service to the consumer and to communities; lower costs, affordable loan rates, democratic control, and a focus on financial wellness are at its core. Credit unions are people-centered and committed to the long-term financial success of their members and their communities. For more than 411 million people in 104 counties worldwide, credit union membership offers opportunities to achieve financial self-sufficiency and greater prosperity.
In 1909, credit union movement began in the United States in Boston, Massachusetts, a city that for nearly 400 years has stood for representation and democratic ideals. Our parent company, EasCorp, was founded and is headquartered in this historic city and embodies the credit union industry ideals that took root here first. At Vertifi, we are proud to serve credit unions in New England and throughout the United States. We are proud to work with our credit unions to build a more prosperous world.
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