6 Habits That Cost You $50 A Month or More
How much are your habits hurting your wallet?
6 Ways to Enjoy a Budget-Friendly Summer
It’s time for summer vacation, but you don’t want to lose sight of your budget completely. What do you do? Fortunately, we’ve got plenty of tips to help!
Secure Your Valuables: All About Safe Deposit Boxes
You don’t need to have a pile of gold or a million dollars’ worth of jewelry to need a safe deposit box. Learn why you need one, what to put it in and how to handle the legal side!
How to Recognize and Avoid Wire Transfer Scams
Wire transfer scams can involve unexpected requests for money through email, phone call, or message. Scammers may pressure you to send money because it’s easy for them to take your money and disappear. Once the money is gone, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to get it back. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from these scammers
Protect Yourself from Overpayment Scams: A Guide for Sellers
If you just got overpaid for an item you’re selling online, you may be caught in an overpayment scam.
Streamline Your Finances with Finicity: Effortless Money Transfers and Account Management
At AGCU, we’re excited to introduce Finicity’s seamless integration with our digital banking platform, bringing you a revolutionary way to manage your finances. With Finicity, you can easily transfer money between your accounts at different financial institutions and get a real-time view of your financial health—all from the convenience of the AGCU dashboard.
What’s the Difference Between ACH and Wire Transfers?
Our money moves mostly via ACH and wire transfers, but there are some major differences between them, especially when it comes to speed and security. We’ve got it all explained!
Member Highlight: Jordan Cutbirth
Jordan Cutbirth started Springfield Giants, a little league baseball and softball league as a way to educate and teach youth how to play baseball while helping them develop leadership skills along with dealing with personal growth, struggle of losing and the challenge winning well.
He and his stellar team of assistant coaches have dedicated their time to be there, on the field and off, to help these kids during all the difficult moments of practice and games. They believe in teaching kids the worth of facing your fears instead running from them, helping them focus on personal improvement rather than the fear of failure. In his words. “There is a million ways to fail but that means there are a million opportunities to grow and get better from those failures.”
Jordan believes in creating a good circle. This means finding friends and leaders around you that have the same goals and attitudes in mind and want to see the team grow and do well in accomplishment and in spirit. Competition can create healthy growth if you look at from the right perspective. It take consistency and hard work, but it is worth it.
We are proud to support Jordan Cutbirth and the Springfield Giants.
Each year, we donate 10% of our annual earnings to support churches, ministries, educational scholarships and programs, and humanitarian efforts. Learn more about Banking With A Purpose
2024 AGCU Scholarship Recipients
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – AGCU announced the recipients of our 2024 Scholarships, Thursday, May 2, during the Annual Business Meeting held at AGCU Operations Center.
Every year we award scholarships to a number of Youth Account Members who are graduating from high school and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the fall of their graduation year. It’s just our way of thanking our New Attitudes members who have chosen AGCU as their banking institution. If you would like to learn if you or a loved one qualify for an AGCU Scholarship, contact your local branch!
Meet This Year’s Recipients
Josiah Bonin
$3000 Scholarship
Josiah is graduating from Bonin Homeschool in Namur, Belgium, and plans to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God/Nelson University as a worship arts and jazz major. He is a member of the Conservatory of Namur Jazz Ensemble. Josiah has volunteered in community disaster relief efforts in both Verviers, Belgium, and Lake Charles, Louisiana. He serves on the worship team at his church and will be the worship leader at the upcoming AGWM Western Europe Youth Retreat.
Lauren Melton
$3000 Scholarship
Lauren is graduating from Hillcrest High School in Springfield, Missouri, and plans to attend Southeastern University as a finance major. She is salutatorian of her class, president of National Honor Society, and student body president. Lauren is also a member of her school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Future Business Leaders of America, and she has qualified for FBLA state. Additionally, she serves on the youth leadership and worship teams at her church.
Truman Griessel
$3000 Scholarship
Truman is graduating from Ozark High School in Ozark, Missouri, and plans to attend Lindenwood University as a communications major with an emphasis in sports broadcasting and media production. He is a member of National Honor Society, DECA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as Ozark High School’s marching band, jazz band, and wind symphony. Truman serves in the children’s program at his church.
Elyse Rogers
$3000 Scholarship
Elyse is graduating from Classical Conversations Educational Homeschool Cooperative in Springfield, Missouri, and plans to attend Harding University as a pre-medicine/biochemistry major. She is student government treasurer and captain of her speech and debate team. Elyse serves in the children’s ministry at her church, as well as a member of her church choir. She has participated in and won awards in numerous speech and debate tournaments.
James Letterman
$3000 Scholarship
James is graduating from Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri, and plans to attend Evangel University and study pre-dentistry. He has been on the cross country and track teams throughout his high school career and has obtained leadership positions on the teams. James has been part of the Royal Ranger program at his church for most of his life and earned the Gold Medal of Achievement. He has also participated in various community and church volunteer projects.
Alexander Worthley
$1000 Scholarship
Merrell K. Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Alexander is graduating from Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri, and plans to attend Evangel University as a pre-medical biology major. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta – Mathematics Honor Society. Alexander is on his school’s cross country and track teams and participates in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has earned the Gold Medal of Achievement with Honors in Royal Rangers and serves on the youth worship team at his church.
Banking With A Purpose
Much more than a catchphrase, our tagline is our passion, our reason why we do what we do. This is the impact of your membership with AGCU. Learn More About Banking with a Purpose
The more you use AGCU for your day-to-day banking needs, the more you help support worthy causes – both locally and worldwide. We donate 10% of our annual earnings to support churches and ministries, educational scholarships and programs, and humanitarian efforts. Every day, we provide financial services to people across the United States and missionaries in 190 countries around the world.
In 2023, together, we donated a total of $379,035
- $104,500 to educational scholarships and programs
- $123,200 to humanitarian efforts
- $147,510 to churches and ministries
- $3,825 to other community needs
AGCU ALL New Online and Mobile Banking!
What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security system that requires two separate, distinct forms of identification in order to access something.
Two-factor authentication is a combination of two of the following:
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Something you know (your password)
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Something you have (such as a text with a code sent to your smartphone or other device, or a smartphone authenticator app)
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Something you are (biometrics using your fingerprint, face, or retina)
Learn more about why AGCU is required to implement Two-Factor Authentication and how it helps prevent unauthorized access to your accounts here
Our brand NEW AGCU Banking App is designed to enhance your banking experience with AGCU. With improved security features, easier navigation, and additional services, managing your accounts will be more convenient than ever before!
To ensure you have uninterrupted access to your accounts on the go, you will be prompted to download the new Mobile Banking App.
Important Changes for Members
To continue accessing your accounts online, you may have to sign in and register your accounts again. If you are using the old App, you will be prompted to download the new app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to avoid any interruptions.
We’re Banking with a purpose, and our mission is to provide you with the best possible service and technology. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce these exciting updates to our Online Banking and Mobile App platforms!
Enhanced Security and Easier Navigation
Our updated platform features improved security measures to safeguard your account information and transactions. Plus, with the new customizable dashboard, navigating through your accounts and accessing important features will be easier than ever before!
Easily check balances and view statements to help make tracking your expenses simple!
New Messaging System
We’re introducing a brand new messaging system under the “Support” tab, allowing you to send direct messages to our dedicated Member Care Team. Get quick assistance, receive account-related information, and stay informed about the latest AGCU news and events—all in one convenient location!
Detailed Transaction Viewing
With our updated platform, you can click on individual transactions to view more details. With just a few clicks, you can stay informed about your account activity.
Important Changes for Members
To continue accessing your accounts online, you may have to sign in and register your accounts again. If you are using the old App, you will be prompted to download the new app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to avoid any interruptions.
Pay Bills and Transfer Money Between Accounts
Bill Pay functionality, including the ability to pay bills, send payments to other people and manage recurring payments
Transfer money between accounts
Financial Management Tools
Manage your finances with budgeting tools and savings goals tracking. You can set up sub-accounts and control your settings
Same Look and Feel Across Platforms
One of the most exciting aspects of our updates is that both Online Banking and Mobile App platforms will now have the same look and feel. Say goodbye to the days of navigating different digital banking platforms—now, your banking experience will be seamless across all devices.
Get Ready for a Better Banking Experience
We’re confident that these updates will enhance your banking experience and provide you with even greater convenience and functionality. Stay tuned for more information as we roll out these exciting changes! 
