Welcome CTA Members

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Provident Credit Union and CTA

In 1950, Provident Credit Union was originally founded to serve the California Teachers Association. We were started by educators to serve the needs of the educational community, which is a mission we still follow today. After serving educators for over 75 years, we know the needs of the educational community and we are here to help you reach your financial goals.

CTA members who join Provident have access to exclusive offers, like:

Let's Start You Off With $475

Earn $475 when you open a checking account with Provident and meet the requirements outlined below.

Use promo code JOIN475 when applying. Offer expires May 31, 2026.

Explore Checking Accounts

To earn the $475 new account bonus123, simply do these four things:

Features

  • No monthly fees, minimum balance, overdraft, or NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) fees150
  • Get paid up to two days early with direct deposit151
  • Manage your money 24/7 through our online banking or mobile app
  • Receive instant text or email alerts for account activity

Features

  • No monthly fees or minimum balance requirement007

  • High-yield dividends on balances up to $25,000129

  • Unlimited ATM use with no Provident surcharge

  • Up to $12 per month in rebates for third-party ATM surcharges125

  • Free Overdraft Transfer Protection002

  • Free official checks111 
     

Features

  • Guaranteed minimum rate of return through December 31st of the current year, even if market rates fall.

  • Current rate 2.90% APY311 312

  • No monthly fees

  • Variable annual percentage yield (APY)

  • Maximum deposit of $3,000 per month

  • $25 to open
     

Checking Accounts

Rates are valid as of and are subject to change.

Type Min. Balance Dividend Rate Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Disclaimers
Super Reward Checking up to $25,000 1.253% 1.26% I
Amounts above $25,000 0.080% 0.08%
Requirements Not Met 0.000% 0.00%


Michael Moore

Account Executive

Phone: (800) 632-4600 ext. 2612

Fax: (650) 595-2409

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from San Francisco State University. Prior to joining Provident Michael worked with Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. Michael is dedicated to helping his clients and their employees/members take full advantage of their partnership with Provident Credit Union.  Michael is the liaison for the California Teachers Association and the California School Employees Association.