Get To Know AACU
Established in 1955, Air Academy Credit Union (AACU) currently holds over $813 million in assets and serves a large, diverse member base in El Paso and Douglas Counties.
Stronger Together. Still Member-Focused.
Including our operations center based in Colorado Springs, we have eight locations across Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock, Monument, the United States Air Force Academy, and Colorado Springs.
We offer a wide selection of financial products and services, including:
- Rewards Checking Accounts - multiple checking accounts to choose from
- Savings Accounts - Certificates, Money Fund, Primary Savings, Reverse Tier Savings, and more
- Lending - Personal Loans, Credit Cards and more
- Auto Loans - Auto, RV, Motorcycle
- Home Loans - First-Time Homebuyer Program, Home Equity Line of Credit and more
- Online Banking - experience for both consumers and businesses
Additionally, our affiliated businesses, Air Academy Investment Group and Air Academy Insurance Services, also give you access to financial planning services and a variety of insurance products.
Get To Know AACU - Frequently Asked Questions
This merger allows both credit unions to combine strengths, expand resources, and continue serving members with the local care and personal service they expect. Together, we'll be able to provide more products, more convenience, and long-term value for members.
At this time, your member experience will remain the same. You can continue using your current accounts, cards, checks, online banking, and branch services. We'll share updates before any changes take place.
Yes. As part of the merger, account information will change in early 2027.
Members will be notified well in advance of the transition and will receive detailed information about what is changing, important dates, and any actions that may be required.
No member-facing changes are taking place at this time.
PGAFCU members can continue banking as they to today. The majority of account and system changes are expected to occur during the transition in early 2027. Members will receive advance notice and detailed instructions before any changes take effect.
Yes. PGAFCU members can continue using their current debit cards and checks as they do today.
New debit cards will be needed as part of the transition in early 2027. We will communicate any important dates and next steps well in advance.
Yes, but not right away. PGAFCU members should continue using their current online and mobile banking services as they do today. No action is needed at this time.
As part of the transition in early 2027, members will begin using AACU online and mobile banking platform. We will communicate any changes well in advance and provide clear guidance throughout the process.
No. There is nothing you need to do at this time.
Current direct deposits, automatic payments, and recurring transactions will continue to work as they do today. As part of the transition in early 2027, we will provide clear instruction before action is needed.
For now, it's business as usual.
PGAFCU members can continue using their accounts, debit cards, checks, direct deposits, automatic payments, online banking, and branch services just as they do today. Most member-facing changes occur during our transition in early 2027, and members will receive regular updates and guidance throughout the process.
Yes. As part of the merger, AACU members will gain access to two additional branch locations in Pueblo and Florence beginning in early 2027.
Members will continue to enjoy the products and services they use today, with the added convenience of expanded branch access in southern Colorado.