Supporting Our Veterans
Visions is committed to community, so we're dedicated to helping the veterans who make the way of life in our communities possible. You served your country – now we're here to serve you.
We support several veteran organizations in the communities we serve, including Operation Homefront, Warrior Strong, and Clear Path for Veterans. We're proud partners of Syracuse University's Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, which is dedicated to helping vets find academic resources and professional advancement services they need to succeed. Each year, we host the Veterans Expo to connect vets with even more essential services. We participate in the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), support direct deposit for VA benefits and payroll, and proudly employ veterans as part of our diverse workforce.
We believe veterans are a cornerstone of our communities, so we're here to help keep you strong through a variety of special services and programs just for vets and their spouses.*
Flex Checking Plus Perks
Discover a multitude of benefits with Flex Checking Plus, thoughtfully tailored for veterans*. Earn dividends seamlessly on your checking balance, similar to a savings account experience. Enjoy the convenience of unlimited fee reversals on non-Visions ATM usage nationwide. Moreover, take advantage of waived fees on money orders, official checks, and wire transfers. At Visions, we go beyond providing exclusive benefits – we offer you the convenience of handling all your banking and financial needs in one place. Revel in a comprehensive banking experience designed exclusively for you.
Financial Empowerment for Veterans
Financial Readiness is a key part of the Visions mission, a commitment to both members and community.
We offer the following services at any of our locations and by special request at veteran-based organizations like VFWs and American Legions. We want our veterans to be financially strong, so we offer free and confidential consultation and guidance in a number of areas. Look for free defensive driving courses throughout the year as well!
Financial Readiness
Basic budgeting, understanding credit scores, couponing, and more.
Financial Advisors
Our on-site professionals merge the comfort of the credit union experience with the convenience of centralizing your financial matters. Moreover, we empower members to make their money work for them through expert guidance on smart investments, ensuring both security and growth.
Basic Banking
Let us help you navigate your everyday finances in the best way possible. Checking and direct deposit are a great place to start!
Mortgages
Let us find the best mortgage product for you – whether it's your first home, next home, or refinance.
Medicare
Counseling by our Medicare experts is available by appointment or through one of our regular public seminars.
Insurance
Members can take advantage of our insurance partners for personal and business needs.
Visions Salutes Scholarship Programs
Each year, we make five $1,000 scholarships available to dependents of veteran members. This thank you to the veteran community is available for undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited U.S. college, vocational, or technical school.
Applications are accepted from December 1 through March 31. (Create an account to get started by clicking the button below. At the time of application, please use Program Key: Salutes)
Giving Back to Vets
Visions gives back on your behalf through this exclusive program for veterans. For each member who chooses a patriotic debit card design, we'll make a $5 donation to an important veterans' organization. Over $100,000 has been given to veteran organizations as a result of the $5 new card promotion. It's our way of giving back to you and all the veterans who make everyday life in our communities possible. Over $86,000 donated YTD to veterans organizations.
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
We are very proud to be the naming sponsor of this venue dedicated to the sacrifice of veterans everywhere. People are reminded to appreciate the service of veterans when attending free events Visions hosts there, like the summer Bands and Brews Block Party series. The arena also brings many premiere acts to downtown Binghamton, NY – concerts and performances that Visions members are often treated to ticket discounts and pre-sale access to.
Visions Veterans Expo
Each year, the Visions Federal Credit Union Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, NY hosts the Veterans Expo. This special, free event features veteran support organizations from across the region, putting a spotlight on services that matter most to veterans and their families.
Visions Student Veteran Success Program
The Visions Student Veteran Success Program, a newly formed partnership with the Syracuse University Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, provides new academic resources and professional advancement services such as access to tutoring, upskills, and financial fitness. The program also enhances existing career and transition services.
We Hire Vets!
We're proud to employ numerous veterans in our workforce of more than 900 across New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. We also have a variety of internships available for veteran students or those exploring new careers in areas like network security, accounting, facilities planning, marketing, or management and administration.
Veteran Status
Program valid for veteran service members and their spouses only. Proof of service required and must be shown at account opening. Valid forms of identification include, but are not limited to: Military ID card, Veterans ID card, or DD 214 Form, if applicable.
Flex Checking Plus
Without Veterans Program waiver, Visions Flex Checking Plus requires $1,000 minimum checking balance or $25,000 in combined consumer deposit/loan balances at all times to avoid $8 monthly service charge.