All 1st Advantage branches will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While our branches are closed, we offer a variety of convenient services to help you manage your finances. Click here to explore our online and mobile banking options. ... Read more
Weather Alert
For the safety of our members and staff, all 1st Advantage branches will open at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 9th due to inclement weather. Thank you for your understanding! ... Read more
Weather Alert
Due to inclement weather, our Richmond VA Medical Center branch will open at 11am on Friday, December 5th. Thank you for your understanding. ... Read more
Fraud Alert
1st Advantage will never contact you and ask for your social security number, account numbers, debit and credit card details, 1st Advantage Verification alert code or online banking credentials through email, text, or over the phone. Please keep your sensitive information safe and do not give it out. If you are contacted and concerned, please call us directly at 757-877-2444. ... Read more
Branch Closure
Delayed Opening at the Newtown Branch: Opening at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21. Â ... Read more
Branch Closure
Our Ft. Eustis branch will permanently close at 3pm on Friday, September 26, 2025 as we prepare to relocate off base. ... Read more
Outage Alert
Mobile banking will be temporarily unavailable Saturday, June 21 from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM due to scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. ... Read more
Notice
Join our Annual Meeting virtually on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 12:30 PM. All members are invited to attend this important event. You can participate from anywhere using the Microsoft Teams link here. ... Read more
We’re your community-first credit unionIt’s your Advantage
Our Passion for Serving Is Fueled By More Than Just Better Banking
At 1st Advantage, we take great pride in uplifting our neighbors by supporting local nonprofit organizations through donations, volunteering, and scholarships.
Investing In Our Local Communities
Working together with local organizations strengthens our communities and allows neighbors to prosper. Read our Annual Report that celebrates all the ways we’ve given back.
Assembled
1000
comfort bags for the USO
Created
500
lunch bags made with food donated by colleagues for Love the Tree of Life Clinic
Handmade
153
surgery bears for the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters patients
1st Advantage Gives Back to the Local Community
Check out our video that showcases our dedication to the community below.
Stories that Empower & Inspire
Explore our blog for the latest credit union news, community events, and how to achieve more financially.
Making a Difference: 2025 Community Day Recap
Nearly 200 1st Advantage colleagues rolled up their sleeves for our 19th annual Community Day — volunteering across 18 projects…
Our annual report highlights everything you want to know about 1st Advantage, including our most recent financial status, reputation in the credit union industry, and most importantly, how we give back to the community
1st Advantage, formerly Fort Eustis’ Federal Credit Union, has grown from a cigar box with $500 to an organization with assets totaling more than $1 billion and over 70,000 members located around the world.