Founded in 1938 by 7 airline employees, Wings Credit Union has become one of the nation’s largest credit unions. While much has changed in 80+ years, our commitment to unsurpassed member service and superior financial products remains the same. Today, Wings is proud to serve employees throughout the aviation industry, as well as the Twin Cities, Atlanta, Detroit, Orlando and Seattle/Tacoma metro areas.
Charter for Northwest Airlines employee credit union signed. Loan interest rate was 1% per month (12% APR); share dividend rate, 5% per year – considerably better than local bank rates.
Federal deposit insurance (NCUSIF) added. Seattle office opens to serve growing number of members in area.
New products added – many of which were virtually unheard of at the time: direct deposit, IRAs, 24-hour phone access, Visa® credit cards, home equity loans.
Credit union introduces in-house first mortgages and investment services (offered through a subsidiary).
New Apple Valley headquarters building opens.
Mergers with Highgrove Community Credit Union and City-County Federal Credit Union add a new branch in St. Paul. Expands Seattle charter to include residents of the Seattle-Tacoma area.
Wings launches a new website to help members more easily connect with their accounts online.