Investing in Educators!
Celebrating Teachers July 1 – September 30, 2026
Border FCU is honoring educators with exclusive perks this back-to-school season.
$5 Membership Deposit Provided for Educators
New teacher members who present a valid school ID can join Border FCU without paying the $5 deposit. We’ll take care of it!
1st Month FREE of Royal Checking
Open a new Royal Checking account and get your first month free! (We’ll cover the initial $6.00 monthly fee). Both new members and current members who switch to Royal Checking are eligible.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Visit any BFCU location with your teacher ID and receive a custom Border FCU tote bag and more for your school year! Just our way of showing appreciation.
Educator Grant Giveaway
Enter to win one of twenty $200 Visa Gift Cards from Border FCU and Border Fellowship Foundation (BFF)! Register below during July and August. Five winners will be announced each Friday, beginning August 14, 2026, and ending on September 4, 2026!
Not a Member Yet?
Teachers can join Border FCU with the $5 membership deposit we provide — at no cost to you.
Already a Member? Don’t miss our special offers for current members, including our Auto Loan, Summer Loan, and Home Equity promotions.
Educator Grant Giveaway
Attention educators! Border FCU and the Border Fellowship Foundation (BFF) are giving away twenty $200 Visa Gift Cards to say thank you for all you do.
Registration is free, fast, and open to all school teachers and staff working in Val Verde, Maverick, Crockett, Terrell, Sutton, Edwards, Real, Kinney, Uvalde, Zavala, Dimmit, Frio, and La Salle counties.
We will draw 5 lucky winners every week on August 14, 21, 28, and September 4. No credit union membership, account, or event attendance is required to win—just register by September 3rd!
The deadline to register is Thursday, September 3rd at 11:59 PM
Promotional Offers: Offers valid from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. New memberships and checking accounts are subject to credit approval and standard eligibility requirements. The $5.00 initial membership deposit will be paid by Border FCU on behalf of the qualifying educator. The $6.00 monthly fee for Royal Checking will be waived for the first month of enrollment only; thereafter, the standard monthly fee of $6.00 will apply unless requirements to waive the fee are met.
Giveaway Rules: No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase or account opening will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited by law. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Winners are responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Winners can claim their prize by providing their Teacher’s ID. No purchase is necessary. BFCU employees, volunteers, and members of their immediate families living in the same household are not eligible for the drawing. Members must be in good standing with Border FCU. BFCU’s Board of Directors shall determine the winner in case of a dispute. Federally Insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Opportunity.