News Archives - Utah First Credit Union

Feb 06, 2024 / News

Utah First Credit Union Secures Ninth Consecutive Crystal Performance Award

We are so excited to announce another honor for an unprecedented ninth consecutive year. The institution has received the Crystal Performance Award, a distinguished honor presented by Raddon, A Fiserv Company, that sets Utah First Credit Union apart as one of the premier credit unions in the country. The award underscores their commitment to putting…

Jan 23, 2024 / Local Utah

Unveiling Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Salt Lake City’s Premier Venue Gets a New Name Get Early Ticket Access with Personal Checking! Utah First Credit Union is now the name-in-title sponsor of an iconic outdoor venue in Salt Lake City, UT, formerly USANA Amphitheatre. Now operating as Utah First Credit Union…

Sep 07, 2023 / News

Fostering a Love of Learning—One Utah First Scholarship at a Time

When it comes to helping students, Utah First Credit Union believes in learning by heart. That is, the more love you give to local students, the more they’ll love learning. That’s why we’re investing in the next generation of Utahns by helping students pursue their…

Jun 02, 2023 / Local Utah

Utah First Voted Best Credit Union of SLC

At Utah First, we know Utah, and with our headquarters located in beautiful downtown Salt Lake, we know Salt Lake City too. We also know that all credit unions are NOT created equal. It’s easy to fall into the trap that all financial institutions are…

Apr 14, 2023 / News

Utah First Named Top 100 Credit Union In the Country

Utah First has been named as one of the top 100 credit unions in the United States by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This ranking assesses the performance of credit unions and banks across the country, based on returns, growth, and efficiency—with a particular emphasis on…

Mar 16, 2023 / News

Peace of Mind for Your Money: Understanding the Silicon Valley Bank Failure

Recent news about the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has many people feeling uneasy about the safety of their money and the security of their financial institutions. For most people, however, the news is more frightening than any of its real-world implications.…

Feb 24, 2023 / News

A More Direct Way to Do Direct Deposit

As part of an ongoing commitment to make financial life more convenient for members, Utah First is introducing a new way to do direct deposit. While direct deposit has always been the best way to get paid, setting up direct deposit has never been all…

Dec 30, 2022 / Local Utah

New Financial Beginnings

We all have financial firsts—our first bank account, first credit card, first car loan, first home. These firsts come at different times for different individuals, but they all represent the start of our own personal journey to accomplish our goals and find financial peace of…

Jul 15, 2022 / Local Utah

Utah First Credit Union Wins 8th Straight Crystal Performance Award

All credit unions are created equal, right? It’s easy to fall into the trap that all financial institutions are alike—safe places to store and borrow money without any real substantive differences. But pay attention to the little details, and you’ll find that some credit unions…

Jan 24, 2022 / Local Utah

Helping High School Students Succeed $100 at a Time

When kids are young, money can seem pretty complicated. But like anything else in life, with a little experience comes a lot of understanding. And the earlier your kids start, the faster they’ll learn the ins and outs of personal finance. That’s why Utah…