Here’s what you need to know:

• New accounts can be opened in person at any one of our branches or through our online account application.
• Membership is open to individuals that either; live, work, worship, go to school, or own a business in Washoe County, Nevada.
• Because we want to make sure we offer you the time and attention you deserve, we will take new account walk-ins until 4:30 (M-F); scheduled appointments encouraged. On Saturday, new accounts will be taken by appointment only. Please call 775-333-4228 or email info@greatbasin.org to make your appointment.
• We will require that your info passes through ChexSystems, a consumer-reporting agency that aids financial institutions in identifying applicants who may have a history of account abuse. If you want to learn more or dispute an inaccurate report, you can contact ChexSystems anytime.
• Feel free to take a look at the new account disclosures ahead of time.

To open an account, you’ll need:

1. $25 opening deposit for your savings account; this is your share of ownership in the credit union.
2. $25 opening deposit if you want to open a checking account. Opening deposits on other types of shares vary.
3. Social Security Number of all individuals to be listed on the account.
4. Valid Form of ID:

   • Government issued passport
   • State issued driver’s license (we cannot accept the DMV interim document as valid ID)
   • State issued non-driver identification card
   • Military identification
5. Current Physical Address:

1. • Paystub from company in Washoe County
   • Letter stating you worship regularly on letterhead of place of worship with their local Washoe County address
   • School schedule or letter stating you attend a school in Washoe County on their letterhead
   • Nevada Business License or documentation from Nevada Secretary of State showing business name and your position in the business (business must have Washoe County address)