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Checking that fuels your summer fun

As a Golden 1 member, you’ll enjoy convenient banking services with low-to-no fees and free financial education and coaching. Take advantage of discounts to theme parks, vacation packages, plus exclusive member discounts and gameday experiences with the Sacramento Kings.

Your money works harder for you at Golden 1

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Earlier paydays

Get paid up to 2 days faster with direct deposit2

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Free Checking

No maintenance fees or monthly minimums

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Student Checking

Financially empower the teens and young adults in your life

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Membership is open to all Californians

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We love our members

We care about your financial well-being and work side by side with you to reach your financial goals. Members enjoy these and many other valuable member benefits.

  • Exclusive member discounts and special offers, including complimentary TruStage AD&D Insurance up to $2,0001 and discounts on tickets to select amusement parks
  • Free Financial Education resources – empower your money skills with insightful articles, expert guidance, and free financial workshops at our Financial Wellness Center
  • Sacramento Kings exclusive offers – including merchandise discounts at the Kings Team store and access to an online discount ticket portal to save up to 50% on Kings home game tickets
Insurance and Protection Products:
Not An Obligation of Golden 1 Credit Union No Credit Union or Affiliated Entity Guarantee
Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency Products and Services Offered Are Not Deposits


1TruStage™ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company. The insurance offered is not a deposit and is not federally insured, sold, or guaranteed by any financial institution. Product and features may vary and not be available in all states. Corporate Headquarters 5910 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705
Base Policy Form Numbers: E10a-014-2012, 2018-ADD-POL-LSCU, 2018-ADD-POL-NC(WA), 2018-ADD-POL-IND(WA), 2018-ADD-POL(ID), 2018-ADD-POL, 2018-ADD-POL(OR) 

Your credit union enables this insurance program to be offered and is entitled to compensation from TruStage Insurance Agency, LLC.

2Early deposit of funds is not guaranteed and is dependent on the timing of funding by the payer.


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We support hundreds of organizations helping people statewide. 

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