Alternative Federal Credit Union

Since 1979, Alternatives Federal Credit Union has been dedicated to serving the Ithaca community and its businesses. As a Community Development Credit Union, Alternatives prioritizes a holistic approach to financial education, business development, lending, and transaction services.

Alternatives is committed to your financial wellness, and will provide you with every opportunity to learn, save, and borrow responsibly—with transparency and fair policies. When you become a member, you become an owner, and a member of the Alternatives family.

Join Alternatives as they celebrate over 40 years of putting the community first by living their mission—to build wealth and create economic opportunity for underserved people and communities. With your membership, Alternatives is able to realize their vision to lead an economic movement to create thriving, empowered communities with financial freedom for all. 

Become a member by visiting alternatives.org.