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Sound Credit Union Begins Construction on New Parkland Branch

Sound Credit Union (Sound) will temporarily close its Parkland branch on July 24, 2026 to begin construction of a new, modern branch designed to better serve members and the surrounding community. Continue reading
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Economic Impact Payments

March 2021:  The IRS will begin distributing a third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP), also referred to as stimulus payments or stimulus checks. Continue reading

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Your Money is Protected During These Uncertain Times

Credit unions, banks, and other financial institutions have been deemed “essential businesses” by Governor Inslee. We will continue to ensure that our members have access to their funds either directly or electronically. Continue reading

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Sound Credit Union FinTech Incubator Competition

Seeking FinTech Innovators! Sound and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) are partnering on a new financial technology (FinTech) competition. Continue reading

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Sound Completes Acquisition of First Interstate Bank Lynnwood Branch

Tacoma, WA – January 25, 2021. Sound Credit Union (Sound) completed its purchase of a First Interstate Bank (First Interstate) branch on Jan. 22, 2021. The deal closed on… Continue reading

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Sound Credit Union Announces Strategic Branch Acquisition

Tacoma, WA – August 31, 2020. Sound Credit Union (Sound) announced its purchase of a First Interstate Bank (First Interstate) branch in Lynnwood, Washington, located at 2502 196th St. SW. The purchase includes… Continue reading

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Helping Feed the Community

At a time when many Washingtonians are struggling with the state’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, Sound Credit Union (Sound) is focused on… Continue reading

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Sound Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Information Officer

Sound Credit Union has named Nancy Sternitzky as its Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Continue reading

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Sound Credit Union and Fluke Employees’ Federal Credit Union Complete Merger

Sound Credit Union completed its merger with Fluke Employees’ Federal Credit Union on June 30, 2020. The merger was finalized… Continue reading

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Sound’s Goal Toward the Fight Against Hunger

Sound Credit Union is partnering with the Tacoma Stars to support Northwest Harvest by donating $100 for every goal scored at a home game at the ShoWare Center in Kent, WA. Continue reading

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Courtesy Pay – Changes to Program Limits

Courtesy Pay program limits will be determined by an account’s prior 90-day deposit activity and will be re-evaluated monthly. Continue reading