First Choice Federal Credit Union

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First Choice Federal Credit Union Anyone who lives, works, volunteers, or attends church or school in Lawrence County, PA is able to join and take full advantage of membership.

We are a progressively managed credit union with our members’ interests at heart. We believe that the slogan, “People helping people” is more than lip service. We strive to meet our members’ financial needs daily. We constantly monitor our local markets to make sure we are competitive in both savings and loan rates. It is our desire to become your primary financial institution. Our Offices:
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2209 W. State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 652-8393
Fax: (724) 652-8855
Open: Monday-Friday
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1144 Butler Avenue. New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 656-3595
Fax: (735) 656-0379
Open: Monday-Friday
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2810 Wilmington Rd. New Castle, PA 16105
Phone: (724) 652-8070
Fax: (724) 202-6568
Open: Monday-Friday & Saturday 9 am - 12 pm
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"We've had it for over X years...""We spend more time in the shop, then on the road...""I don't know if its safe to ride...
10/15/2026

"We've had it for over X years..."

"We spend more time in the shop, then on the road..."

"I don't know if its safe to ride in with the kids..."

"I think it's time..."

If you've said or heard these in your house about your car, maybe this month is a great time to take advantage of our low APRs for new car loans and used car loans.

Filling out a loan application only takes a few minutes, and you can have a decision in less time then ever before (no waiting weeks to get a 'yes' or 'no').

https://loans.firstchoicefcu.com/

Today is National Dessert Day!!!National Dessert Day is the perfect day to joyfully indulge in all your favorites, wheth...
10/14/2026

Today is National Dessert Day!!!

National Dessert Day is the perfect day to joyfully indulge in all your favorites, whether that’s a flaky pastry from a local bakery, a decadent slice of chocolate cake, a scoop of creamy ice cream, or a warm, bubbling apple cobbler made from a treasured family recipe. From pies and cookies to donuts and candies, every sweet treat has its moment to shine.

Have you ever wondered where dessert came from? It wasn't always the elaborate creation we know today. In ancient times, the first "desserts" were simple, natural sweets like honey, dates, and nuts. As civilizations evolved and sugar became more widely available, the world of dessert exploded into an art form. We journeyed from simple fruit compotes to towering, multi-layered cakes, delicate soufflés, and perfectly tempered chocolates. Dessert became a symbol of celebration, creativity, and comfort.

What's your favorite dessert? Let us know in the comments below!

Happy Wednesday!We are back to our offices, our desks and our phones, ready to help you meet all of your financial goals...
10/14/2026

Happy Wednesday!

We are back to our offices, our desks and our phones, ready to help you meet all of your financial goals:)

What goals do you have for 2026 that are close, but you might need a little help?

Hello and Happy Monday!Today, all of First Choice branches are closed. No worries - we will be back tomorrow!Until then,...
10/12/2026

Hello and Happy Monday!

Today, all of First Choice branches are closed. No worries - we will be back tomorrow!

Until then, our ATMs, digital banking (our apps and online banking), as well as our online loan applications are up and running.

See you tomorrow!

We wanted to take another moment to thank our membership for their patience, understanding and assistance during the pas...
09/24/2026

We wanted to take another moment to thank our membership for their patience, understanding and assistance during the past 2 weeks. This was a rocky road to travel, and now that we are through it, we know that our membership has some of the best people in it.

Thank you, and we look forward to continuing to serve each of you in the future!

09/21/2026

UPDATE TO SERVICE INTERRUPTION FROM LAST WEEK
September 21, 2026 – 11:00AM

All branches are open and able to conduct business, although we do not yet have full access to every service.

All credits we have received - including paychecks and other direct deposits - have been posted. However, there is still a delay in posting checks you have written and some debit card transactions. As a result, your current balance may not yet reflect all outstanding transactions. We are working to restore normal processing as quickly as possible.

Online and mobile banking are available and reflect the information currently posted to our system. However, the unusually high number of members attempting to log in at the same time is creating capacity issues. These services are not “down,” but you may have difficulty connecting during periods of heavy demand. If you cannot log in, please wait a few minutes and try again.

I especially want to thank the many members who have been so kind and gracious to our staff throughout this disruption. Our employees care deeply about our members and have done a remarkable job under extremely difficult conditions. Your patience, encouragement, and recognition of their efforts have meant more to them - and to me - than you may realize.

We sincerely appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we work toward the full restoration of all services.

09/19/2026

BANK SERVICES STATUS UPDATE

September 19, 2026 @ 11:30 a.m.

We are pleased to report that 90% of all pending credits have now been posted to member accounts. Our team is continuing to work through the remaining exceptions, and we expect to have them posted by the end of the day.

We still have considerable work ahead of us before services are fully restored, but today we took an important first step toward recovery.

A tremendous amount of credit belongs to our staff for their tireless work and dedication. Several team members worked throughout the night so we could open our doors and serve our members this morning.

We will continue working through the weekend and beyond until all services have been restored.

Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and continued support.

09/19/2026

Dear Valued Member,

I know this has been a long and difficult interruption, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience it has caused.

We understand that the cornerstone of banking is trust. You place your money with us with the expectation that it will be safe, accurate, and accessible. While this interruption was not our fault, it is our problem - because it impacts you - our team has done everything possible to restore your access at the earliest opportunity.

I am pleased to report that we have regained access to our core processing system and can once again process transactions at our branches. Some of our team worked all night to post transactions and payrolls so they would be available this morning.

However, I also need to share some difficult news. Although our branches are operational, we are still working to post outstanding direct deposits, checks, and debit card transactions. As a result, your current balance may not yet reflect all recent activity.

I know your patience is wearing thin, but we need just a little more time to complete this work and bring all accounts fully up to date.

Today, Saturday, September 19:

- Our Neshannock Office will be open in both the lobby and drive-through.
- The drive-throughs at our Butler Avenue and Union branches will be open from 9:00 a.m. until noon. These branches will also provide telephone support.

For assistance, please call:

- Butler Avenue Branch: 724-656-3595
- Union Branch: 724-652-8393

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09/17/2026

Dear Valued Member of First Choice,

At noon on Tuesday, a hardware failure at one of our service provider’s data centers caused hundreds of credit unions east of the Mississippi to go offline.

This was not a cyberattack. No systems were hacked, and we have been assured that all member data remains secure.

Technical teams have now been working continuously for more than 56 hours to restore service. At this time, approximately 100 credit unions have been brought back online, and we are anxiously awaiting our turn.

We have been told that our branch capabilities will be restored first, followed by online and mobile banking. Although the recovery is being handled by our service provider, we remain in close contact with them and are doing everything within our control to prepare for the restoration of service.

I understand how disruptive and frustrating this outage has been, and I am deeply sorry for the significant inconvenience it has caused you and your families. As soon as I have meaningful new information to share, I will provide another update.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,
Michael Vatter
First Choice Federal Credit Union

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2209 W State Street
New Castle, PA
16101

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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