About Us

 So, what is a credit union anyway?

In 1939, when we opened our doors, many people could not get a personal loan at a traditional bank.  There were no credit cards then, and banks were primarily interested in making big business loans. 

A new form of financial institution was becoming more and more popular in Europe, Canada and the U.S.  People began to band together to pool their resources in areas like farming, energy, and insurance.  They elected a board of directors to help organize and manage the day to day work of these groups known as “cooperatives.”  People soon realized that they could do the same thing with their money.  They pooled their savings and set up financial cooperatives known as “credit unions.”  Every person who joined the credit union was required to buy a share so they became owners or “members.”   Members would deposit their money and could also apply to borrow money at low interest rates.  Each year all of the members would meet for a general meeting to make sure their money was being managed well and to elect a volunteer Board of Directors to oversee the people hired to run their credit union.  If the credit union had extra earnings after covering their operating expenses and setting aside some reserves, they would pay a dividend or cash rebate back to their members.

Today, Peterborough Community Credit Union is still going strong.   You can be a member, and start taking advantage of all of the financial services you can get at a bank, with the focus on you and your needs.  We answer to our members, and are not obligated to private stockholders.  Our friendly, caring employees work on behalf of every member, and we are all dedicated to helping each member achieve financial success. 

Five dollars buys you a share and makes you a member.  There is no better deal anywhere.  Check out our products and services page to learn more.  Come in and join the money co-op.

Your deposits are protected through the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario for up to $100,000.00. Click on this link to find out more

Click here to download a copy of the Annual Report.
 

Call or come in and see us.

Phone: 705-748-4481

Peterborough Community Credit Union
167 Brock St
PO Box 1600
Peterborough, ON
K9H 2P6

Branch Hours: 
Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM
Friday 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM