Desert Financial’s history

Founded by teachers over 85 years ago, we’re driven by a common goal – creating exceptional experiences for our members and giving back to our community!

Started by Arizonans, for Arizonans

85 years of service

Desert Financial was founded in 1939 to serve our members and give back to our community.

Founded by teachers

Fifteen Valley educators pooled their money together – just $78.75 – to start our credit union.

Mission-driven

Our mission to share success and create exceptional experiences is why we do what we do.

Committed to sharing success

Sharing our financial success with our members, community and team is simply the right thing to do.

You can become a member one of four ways

Live, work, attend school, volunteer or worship in our member coverage area.

Be an immediate family member of a current Desert Financial member.

Be an employee of Desert Financial.

Own a business in the state of Arizona.

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You're in good company

Desert Financial consistently ranks high for member satisfaction and service in leading local and national publications.

Five Desert Financial employees, each holding laundry baskets filled with cleaning supplies, contribute to the support of Phoenix Children's Hospital's 1 Darn Cool School.

Join our team!

When you work for Desert Financial, you play an integral role in our community, united by shared values and common goals to create experiences that matter. Take a closer look at what it’s like to work for us.

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