Westport Federal Credit Union

Westport Federal Credit Union Your hometown financial institution proudly serving the Southeastern New England Since 1952. In 1949, Antone Costa moved to the town of Westport.

He enrolled in Business school and began to study Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Business Law for the next three years. Around that time he realized that Westport did not have a banking facility. Upon consulting the President of St. Mathieu’s Credit Union, he began to assemble a group of 25 people. The first organizational meeting of the 25 Westport individuals was held in the Sterling Beverage

Building (where the Hampton Inn is now located). A representative from CUNA addressed the group and presented them with a Charter. Westport Federal Credit Union became the first financial institution in Westport. The first meeting was held at the Grange Hall on Old Bedford Road. William Birkett was elected as the first President. Antone Costa was the clerk. He wrote ten books before realizing he was not a member, so he became book number eleven. The American Legion Hall became the weekly meeting place of the board. For the following two years, every Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with no heat and poor lighting they held their meetings. A cigar box was used for the money collected. There was also a branch office at a variety and package store on Sanford Road, owned by Phillip Barnaby, a member. Some members would make their deposits there and he would turn the money over to the treasurer at the time, Robert Butler. In 1955, the Credit Union hired a teller, Thelma Sullivan. An asset to Westport Federal Credit Union, she served on the Board of Directors after her retirement from the Credit Union in 1998. In 2017, after 68 years of service, Thelma officially retired. The Zulmira Plaza was built in 1965. The Credit Union once again decided to move to new headquarters where it has remained since. In 2004, the Credit Union reached $40 million in assets and was granted an expanded field of membership. The towns included in the expansion were Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Acushnet, and Freetown. These days, the products and services that we offer to our members have grown significantly since our humble beginnings in 1952. We now offer, online loan application, online and mobile banking, mobile deposit, online account opening, our signature Whatevah loan, debit card fraud alerts, a variety of mortgage products, and more! To learn more about our products and services, visit us at westport.org. Westport Federal Credit Union is proud to have been serving Southeastern New England since 1952.

Happy anniversary to Gorete from Member Services and Emma, our Community Outreach Coordinator! 🎉Today, Gorete celebrates...
06/10/2026

Happy anniversary to Gorete from Member Services and Emma, our Community Outreach Coordinator! 🎉

Today, Gorete celebrates 4 years with WFCU, and Emma celebrates 2 years! Thank you both for your hard work and everything you do for our members and community. We’re so lucky to have you on our team!

Jim showed off his WFCU pride in his blue WFCU T-shirt and was spotted by Board of Directors Supervisory Chair Don David...
06/09/2026

Jim showed off his WFCU pride in his blue WFCU T-shirt and was spotted by Board of Directors Supervisory Chair Don Davidson, earning himself a $25 gift card to a local business! 🎉

Remember to wear your shirt around town, and if you happen to be spotted by one of our board members or employees, you'll win a gift card to a random local business.

Congratulations, Jim, and thank you for representing WFCU!

On Friday, Supervisory Board Member Fernando Farinha and Community Outreach Coordinator Emma Fitzgerald volunteered at W...
06/08/2026

On Friday, Supervisory Board Member Fernando Farinha and Community Outreach Coordinator Emma Fitzgerald volunteered at Westport High School’s Credit for Life event.

The event gives juniors the opportunity to participate in a real-world financial simulation, where they choose a career and visit different booths to “purchase” essentials based on their income and lifestyle. It’s a fun and interactive way to help students learn valuable money management and budgeting skills for the future!

Last night, Supervisory Board Member Fernando Farinha, Member Services Representative Gorete Pereira, and Community Outr...
06/05/2026

Last night, Supervisory Board Member Fernando Farinha, Member Services Representative Gorete Pereira, and Community Outreach Coordinator Emma Fitzgerald attended Westport’s 4th grade promotion ceremony to connect with parents and share information about our Smart Start Program!

Any student in Westport Public Schools can open a Smart Start Savings Account with a parent or guardian and receive $25 on us to get started. Accounts can be opened online or in person! 📚💵

We had a great time last night at the Cooperative Credit Union Association Southern Massachusetts Chapter Teller Appreci...
06/04/2026

We had a great time last night at the Cooperative Credit Union Association Southern Massachusetts Chapter Teller Appreciation Bowling Event! Thank you to our amazing tellers and all that you do! 🎳

On Saturday, Gorete and Connie attended the Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County's 4th Annual Co****le Tournamen...
06/02/2026

On Saturday, Gorete and Connie attended the Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County's 4th Annual Co****le Tournament! We were proud to sponsor such a fun event in support of an incredible cause.

06/02/2026
Happy anniversary to our Accounting & Visa Manager, Lisa! Lisa is celebrating 23 years at WFCU. Make sure to wish her a ...
05/29/2026

Happy anniversary to our Accounting & Visa Manager, Lisa! Lisa is celebrating 23 years at WFCU. Make sure to wish her a happy anniversary. Thank you for all that you do! 🎉

Address

655 State Road
Westport, MA
02790

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15086790197

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