About

Why Just Bank When You Can Belong.

Our story started in 1951 as a 50-member credit union for Reno-Bell Phone Company Employees. In the last seven decades, our reach has expanded outside of the phone company and into Washoe County, serving more than 20,000 members. But our story doesn’t end there.

While we will always honor and remember our roots, we are now so excited to expand even further and grow our presence across 12 total counties across Northern Nevada and Treasure Valley, Idaho:

  • Washoe County, NV
  • Carson City County, NV
  • Churchill County, NV
  • Douglas County, NV
  • Humbdolt County, NV
  • Lander County, NV
  • Lyon County, NV
  • Pershing County, NV
  • Storey County, NV
  • Canyon County, ID
  • Gem County, ID
  • Owyhee County, ID
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We give a DAMN about every member..

Whether you’ve been a member for 10 years or 10 days, we strive to make every experience fair, honest, and personal. With every member who visits a branch, interacts with our live chat, or calls our eBranch, we strive to build a relationship with them to make them feel empowered and confident when making financial decisions.

From first cars to first homes. Weddings, kids, and everything in between, our members know that they can trust us to keep it simple by giving them the financial resources they need to navigate every stage of their lives. Let us show you why we’re not just member-owned, but member-loved, too. <3

Our Mission

We provide an honest, fair, and personal banking experience.

Our Vision

To be member-loved.

We care enough to...

  • Act with integrity and professionalism.
  • Be knowledgeable, accurate, and efficient.
  • Take ownership. Find a solution. Follow through.
  • Do more than expected.
  • Show appreciation.
  • Step in someone else’s shoes. Be aware of their feelings and understand their perspective.
  • Act with integrity and professionalism.
  • Be knowledgeable, accurate, and efficient.
  • Take ownership. Find a solution. Follow through.
  • Do more than expected.
  • Show appreciation.
  • Step in someone else’s shoes. Be aware of their feelings and understand their perspective.

Core Values

Culture

We nurture creativity, personal growth, and belonging.

Knowledge

We know our members and community so well, we anticipate their needs and deliver incredible value when, where, and how they want it.

Empowerment

We empower people to take control of their lives.

Relationships

We value our relationships and cultivate them in order to achieve common goals and mutual loyalty.

Education

We are committed to enriching the lives of others through education.

Community

We actively support our community through leadership, participation, and financial commitment.
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Member-Owned. Member-Loved. Since 1951.

Great Basin Federal Credit Union has been a member of the community since our charter on January 11, 1951. What began as a 50 member credit union for Reno-Bell Phone Company employees has grown to a community chartered credit union serving over 20,000 people. Our philosophy of building personable relationships with our members still remains a core value to the board members and staff.

For a little glimpse into our history, take a look at this short interview with the charming Jack Dunn – one of the founding members and first President of the credit union.

Annual Report

As an owner of Great Basin Federal Credit Union, you have access to the financial statements of your credit union. Click below to view our most recent report.

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Financial Foundations for Members

Great Basin membership has its benefits; we have the products and services to empower you to make wise financial decisions.

Employees Give Back

Every quarter, we are proud to donate to deserving organizations that are working hard to make a difference in the community. These funds come from our employees who donate a portion of their paychecks, not because they have to, but because they want to.

We're a Cooperative

All of our profits go back to YOU.

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2025 Holiday Schedule

  • New Year's Day

    Wednesday, January 1st

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    Saturday, January 18th – Monday, January 20th

  • Presidents' Day

    Saturday, February 15th – Monday, February 17th

  • Memorial Day

    Saturday, May 24th – Monday, May 26th

  • Juneteenth: National Independence Day

    Thursday, June 19th

  • Independence Day

    Friday, July 4th

  • Labor Day

    Saturday, August 30th – Monday, September 1st

  • Nevada Day

    Friday, October 24th – Saturday, October 25th

  • Veterans Day

    Tuesday, November 11th

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thursday, November 27th – Saturday, November 29th

  • Christmas Eve, Closing @ 1 p.m.

    Wednesday, December 24th

  • Christmas Day

    Thursday, December 25th