PCU Blog
Learn about the latest news, promotions, and more
Security
5.13.25
Protect Your Money from Imposter Fraud
Don’t let a scammer fool you
Promotions
5.9.25
Father's Day Giveaway
Enter our Father's Day Giveaway by June 6, 2025 for your chance to surprise Dad with the best gift
Products
5.1.25
Investing in Education with a 529 Plan
How 529 plans work
Community
4.30.25
Celebrating 75 Years Together
Honoring 75 years of community
News
4.29.25
3 Things to Know When Buying a Home
Discover essential tips to make homebuying easier
Products
4.17.25
Navigating California's Home Insurance Market
Protecting your home from wildfires
News
4.15.25
5 Key Factors That Impact Your Credit Score
Learn what impacts your credit score and how to improve it
Promotions
4.14.25
Enterprise Car Sales Event
Special offer for members between April 17, 2025 to May 31, 2025
Community
4.11.25
Building a Greener Future Together
Provident employees volunteered with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley at the Sequoia Grove development in Hayward
News
4.10.25
9 Steps to Take Control of Your Finances
Your roadmap to financial freedom
News
4.4.25
Do You Know Your Money Personality?
Get to know your money personality with a free assessment through Enrich
Security
4.3.25
Protect Your Finances from Mail Theft and Check Fraud
Mail theft-related check fraud is on the rise
Community
3.25.25
Provident Volunteers Fight Food Insecurity
Provident volunteers at Samaritan House
Promotions
3.24.25
$1,000 Sprouts Sweepstakes
Engage in content to earn entries to the sweepstakes each month
News
3.21.25
Newsweek Names Provident Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions 2025
Trusted, recognized, and awarded for excellence
News
3.20.25
3 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
Maximize your tax refund
Community
3.17.25
Provident Volunteers at Samaritan House
Provident volunteers sorted food for families in need
Security
3.10.25
Protect Yourself from Tax Identity Theft
Keep your tax refund secure
Business
3.6.25
7 Financial Tools to Streamline Your Small Business
Essential financial tools every small business needs
Community
2.18.25
Join the 2025 Driving Change Golf Classic
Tee up for a cause
Products
2.17.25
Grow Your Money with Low-Risk Term Share Certificates
Save more with high yield term share certificates
Community
2.14.25
Provident SJSU Student Organization Grants
Provident awards SJSU student organizations with scholarship grant
Community
2.11.25
Provident USF Student Organization Grants
Provident awards USF student organizations with scholarship grant
Security
2.3.25
Stay Safe from Artificial Intelligence Fraud
How scammers use AI
Security
1.10.25
Protect Yourself During Identity Theft Awareness and Data Privacy Week
Stay informed and secure during Identity Theft Awareness and Data Privacy Week
News
1.6.25
Notice of Annual Meeting
News
1.2.25
Celebrating Lunar New Year
We are thrilled to be a part of this celebration, offering exclusive Lunar New Year Red Envelopes at our community branches
Community
12.30.24
Share the Harvest Food Drive
Holiday giving with double the impact
Promotions
12.24.24
Save Money and Win Tax Season
We’ll help you make this tax season a winning one
News
12.23.24
2024 Tax Toolkit
Important tax filing information and documents
Community
12.20.24
Supporting Alameda County Community Food Bank
Fighting hunger together
Community
12.6.24
Spreading Cheer at Samaritan House’s Annual Toy Drive
Security
12.4.24
Protecting Your Identity This Holiday Season
Tips to keep your information safe
Business
11.25.24
How to Scale Your Business
Explore the right financial tools
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
10.22.24
Provident Joins Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Provident helps renovate housing for single mothers
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
Business
9.18.24
6 Reasons to Open a Business Account
Simplify bookkeeping, build your business credit, and more
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Security
12.5.23
2023 Holiday Shopping Scams
Scammers are targeting buyers and sellers online
Security
11.8.23
Holiday Shopping Security Tips
Shop online safely
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
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
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
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
4.11.23
Reach Your Financial Goals with Enrich
Free assessments, courses, and tools all designed to help you reach your financial milestones
Products
3.30.23
Virtual Branch
Meet with a Provident representative over the phone or on video
Community
12.16.22
Samaritan House Toy Drive
Provident employees volunteered at Samaritan House's annual toy drive
Community
5.10.22
Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Provident Credit Union employees volunteer with Rebuilding Together Peninsula
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