We are a community-based financial cooperative that is committed to strengthening the quality of life for our members, friends, families, and neighbors in the Hudson Valley.
We began as IBM Poughkeepsie Employees Federal Credit Union in October 1963 when a group of IBM employees had a vision to create a financial cooperative for employees in Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, and their families— a vision where the needs of the individual would be placed before profit.
For over 60 years, it has been our mission to provide affordable products and convenient services to help you succeed financially through every stage of life.
Major Milestones
- 1963: IBM Poughkeepsie Employees Federal Credit Union granted a charter by National Credit Union Administration; opens first accounts in September
- 1981: First off-site branch opened with first ATM and drive-up
- 1983: Membership expanded to include all of Dutchess County IBM employees, retirees, and family members
- 1990: Name changed to IBM Hudson Valley Employees Federal Credit Union
- 1994: Membership opened to employers other than IBM with new name, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
- 1996: Website launched
- 1998: PC Banking launched
- 2010: Putnam FCU merged into HVFCU, adding branches in Carmel and Brewster
- 2011: Facebook page launched
- 2013: Mobile Deposit introduced; 50th Anniversary!
- 2015: New logo; Apple Pay introduced
- 2019: State Charter, expanded to 12 counties, Federal removed from name
- 2023: 60th Anniversary!
- 2024: Acquisition of eight Berkshire Bank locations, expanding membership into the Capital District & Columbia County