Opening an account offsite?

Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Northern Illinois, Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) is committed to financial empowerment for its members and diverse communities. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative with over $1 billion in assets, GLCU is proud to serve more than 80,000 members in Chicagoland and surrounding areas.

To complete our secure online membership application, you must be 18 years or older and have:

• Valid U.S. Government issued ID (e.g. Driver's License, Passport, State or Military ID) or Foreign Passport
• Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
  
  

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* Anyone interested in opening a GLCU account can now do so typically within one business day, thanks to GLCU’s partnership with Plaid, a fintech company that facilitates communication between financial services apps and users' banks and credit card providers. Read GLCU’s privacy policy as it relates to Plaid here.