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Security
12.4.24
Protecting Your Identity This Holiday Season
Tips to keep your information safe
Security
11.14.24
Enhanced Security with One-Time Passcodes
Your security matters
Security
11.8.24
6 Common Scams That Could Empty Your Accounts
How to recognize and avoid these common scams
Community
11.6.24
Share the Harvest Food Drive
Help support our community
Promotions
11.5.24
Spooktacular Giveaway
Congratulations to our giveaway winner!
Community
10.22.24
Provident Joins Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Provident helps renovate housing for single mothers
Promotions
10.16.24
$1,000 Sprouts Sweepstakes
Engage in content to earn entries to the sweepstakes each month.
Community
10.10.24
Building Hope with Habitat for Humanity
Provident supports Habitat for Humanity at Esperanza Place
News
10.9.24
When to Choose a Financial Advisor vs. a Financial Coach
Understanding the differences
News
10.3.24
5 Easy Steps to Financial Planning
Financial planning made easy
Security
10.2.24
Your Guide to Banking Safety
Keep your information safe
News
9.30.24
4 Simple Steps for Saving for College
Guide to Saving for and Paying for College
Community
9.16.24
Giving Back with City Team
Supporting our community
Promotions
9.9.24
Get Rewarded for Referring
Earn up to $500 per year
Security
9.4.24
Beware of a New Bank Card Fraud Scheme
Scammers are tricking victims to steal their bank cards
Products
8.28.24
Five Steps to a Healthy 401(k)
Investing tips for retirement accounts
News
8.26.24
2024 Top Workplaces Award
San Francisco Chronicle names Provident Credit Union a Top Workplace
Community
8.22.24
Florence Fang Community Farm
Provident volunteers make a difference at Florence Fang Community Farm
Products
8.14.24
Introducing Provident's Digital Edge Account
New digital spend account now available
Security
8.5.24
Beware of Bank Imposter Scams
Protect your finances
Community
7.29.24
Bay Area Cancer Connections
Provident interns volunteered with Bay Area Cancer Connections
Security
7.25.24
Essential Internet Safety Tips
Essential tips to protect yourself when online to avoid falling victim to cybercriminals.
News
7.17.24
Summer Travel on a Budget
Tips for maximizing your adventure
Community
7.3.24
Supporting California's Museums
Museum grant program recipient announced
News
7.1.24
Recent Outage at Patelco Credit Union
Recent Outage at Patelco Credit Union
Community
6.28.24
2024 All-Star Teacher Award
Provident Credit Union and NBC Sports Bay Area announce winner of 2024 All-Star Teacher Award
Security
6.27.24
Beware of Work-From-Home Job Scams
Protect yourself from job scams
Business
6.27.24
Empowering Small Businesses and Non-Profits
News
6.25.24
7 Steps to Financial Freedom
Your pathway to a life you desire
News
6.19.24
Thinking About Buying a Home?
Essential tips if you are considering buying a home
Community
6.14.24
Samaritan House Volunteer Event
Provident Volunteers at Samaritan House Food Pantry
Products
6.10.24
National Insurance Awareness Day
Reminder to review insurance policies
Security
6.5.24
3 Ways to Protect Against Elder Financial Abuse
Empower your loved ones
Community
5.31.24
2024 Habitat for Humanity’s Playhouse Program
Products
5.28.24
The Importance of Youth Financial Accounts
Building a strong financial foundation
Business
5.24.24
Zelle® for Small Business Now Available
Get ready to streamline payments
Community
5.17.24
Kid’s Ocean Day
Celebrating our precious oceans
Products
5.16.24
Investing in Education with a 529 Plan
How 529 college savings plans work
Business
5.1.24
7 Ways Mobile Apps Can Grow Your Business
Security
4.29.24
How to Stay Safe from Social Engineering
Guarding against cyber criminals
Community
4.26.24
Samaritan House Food Pantry
Provident volunteered with Samaritan House's Food Pantry
Security
4.24.24
Beware of Smishing Scams Targeting Road Toll Debt
Don't fall victim to fraudulent texts claiming overdue tolls
News
4.19.24
Understanding Student Loans
How to borrow responsibly
News
4.18.24
Message from the President
I'm excited to reflect back on our amazing achievements in 2023
Business
4.17.24
Benefits of Choosing a Credit Union for Your Small Business
Discover the credit union advantage
News
4.15.24
Develop a Positive Money Mindset
Lower financial stress and promote a healthier relationship with your money
Security
4.9.24
How to Keep Your Money Safe from Scammers
Protect yourself from scams
News
4.5.24
10 Money Saving Tips for College Students
Smart financial tips for students
Products
4.2.24
Introducing 40-Year Mortgage Loans
Homeownership is now more affordable
Business
3.29.24
Essential Financial Strategies for Small Businesses
Tips to help your business thrive financially
Security
3.18.24
Prevent Fraud With Account Alerts
Safeguard your finances
Products
3.8.24
How to Reduce Credit Card Debt
Start working towards a debt-free future
Products
3.4.24
Choosing the Best College Credit Card
What to consider when selecting a credit card
Security
3.1.24
National Consumer Protection Week
Learn how to protect your identity and finances
News
3.1.24
New Oakland Community Branch Now Open
Meet the team
Security
2.16.24
Cryptocurrency Scams
Protect yourself from crypto scams and fraud
Community
2.13.24
SJSU Student Organization Grants
Provident awards SJSU student organizations with scholarship grant
Community
2.7.24
USF Student Organization Grants
Provident awards USF student organizations with scholarship grant
Security
2.1.24
Guard Against Romance Scams
Stay ahead of romance scams online
Security
1.11.24
Data Privacy Week
Take control of your data
News
1.10.24
Celebrating Lunar New Year
We are thrilled to be a part of this celebration, offering exclusive Lunar New Year Red Envelopes at our local branches
News
1.4.24
Notice of Annual Meeting
Community
12.18.23
2023 Samaritan House Toy Drive
Provident employees volunteered at Samaritan House's annual toy drive.
Promotions
12.7.23
Special Savings on Tax Solutions
Save on TurboTax® and H&R Block® This Tax Season
News
12.6.23
2023 Tax Toolkit
Important tax filing information and documents
Security
12.5.23
2023 Holiday Shopping Scams
Scammers are targeting buyers and sellers online
Security
12.4.23
Grandparent Scam Warning
Scammers are disguising as grandchildren to con grandparents
Community
11.17.23
Building STEAM Project Kits
Provident volunteered with Resource Area for Teachers (RAFT)
Security
11.8.23
Holiday Shopping Security Tips
Shop online safely
Community
11.7.23
Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Provident partnered with Habitat for Humanity to support their affordable housing program
News
10.23.23
Find Out Your Financial Stress Score
Understand your financial stressors
Community
10.13.23
Rebuilding Together Volunteer Event
Provident employees participated in a homeowner improvement project for a neighbor in need
Products
10.12.23
Debit Card Alerts - Now Live
Quick and easy way to monitor your activity
Products
10.9.23
Certified Financial Coaches
Navigate your financial journey with a trusted Coach
Security
10.4.23
Recent Data Breaches in the News
How Provident is protecting your data and how to keep your accounts protected
Security
10.3.23
"The Phantom Hacker": New Scam Warning
Victims are tricked into thinking their financial accounts have been hacked, and scammers are stealing their life savings
Community
9.22.23
2023 Habitat for Humanity’s Playhouse Program
Security
9.20.23
Protecting Your Digital Safety
Your accounts are secure with our online banking and mobile app
Security
8.21.23
Zelle® Scam Warning
Beware of Zelle® Scam
News
8.14.23
2023 Top Workplaces
San Francisco Chronicle names Provident Credit Union a winner of the Greater Bay Area Top Workplaces 2023 award
Security
8.11.23
Stay Safe from Password Spraying
Use strong and unique passwords
News
8.7.23
National Financial Awareness Day
Reminder to review your finances
News
8.3.23
Four Ways to Prepare for Student Loan Repayments
Student loan forbearance is ending at the end of August
News
7.27.23
Supporting the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup™
Provident is a proud supporter of women in sports.
Security
7.10.23
Smishing Fraud Warning
How to identify smishing and protect yourself against fraud
Security
6.14.23
How to Spot a Scam
Learn how to recognize and avoid scams
Products
5.23.23
Grow Your Money with Low-Risk Term Share Certificates
Save more with high yield term share certificates
Security
5.10.23
Common Scams Targeting Youth
Trending scams targeting teens
Products
4.11.23
Reach Your Financial Goals with Enrich
Free assessments, courses, and tools all designed to help you reach your financial milestones
Security
4.10.23
Common Scams Targeting Older Adults and Grandparents
Trending scams targeting you and your family members
Security
4.4.23
Multi-Factor Authentication Vulnerability Warning
MFA bypass methods and ways to mitigate these risks
News
4.3.23
Do You Know Your Money Personality?
Get to know your money personality with a free assessment through Enrich
Products
3.30.23
Virtual Branch
Meet with a Provident representative over the phone or on video
Products
3.20.23
New Online and Mobile Banking Experience (Now Live)
Updated online and mobile platform to enhance your banking experience now live
Security
3.10.23
Common Scams Targeting Students and Young Adults
Protect yourself from trending scams
Community
12.16.22
Samaritan House Toy Drive
Provident employees volunteered at Samaritan House's annual toy drive
Community
12.5.22
Provident SJSU Student Organization Grants
Provident awards SJSU student organizations with scholarship grant
Community
12.2.22
Provident USF Student Organization Grants
Provident awards USF student organizations with scholarship grant
News
6.27.22
2022 Top Workplaces
Provident Credit Union Awarded 2022 Top Workplaces in Bay Area.
Products
6.8.22
New Financial Wellness Center
Free tools to help you reach your financial goals
Products
6.3.22
Self-Service Investment
$ymbil is a simple, quick, and easy way to invest.
Community
5.10.22
Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Provident Credit Union employees volunteer with Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Products
4.4.22
Automatic Electronic Transfer Enhancements
Members may receive automatic electronic funds faster than ever before.
News
6.24.21
Forbes Awards Provident Best Credit Union in California
News
3.29.21
How to Build Good Credit
Tips for building good credit
News
2.4.21
Building Wealth
Avoid playing catch-up
Products
12.17.20
Introducing Zelle® - Now Available
It is a fast, safe and easy way to send money to friends, family and others you trust.