Now Open in Ottawa

Azura Credit Union has opened the doors to their new, full-service retail branch in Ottawa, Kansas. Located next to Cosentino’s Price Chopper at 124 E. 19th Street, the branch features an open floor plan with private offices and banking suites for personal services. Outside are two drive-thru lanes with Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) and Video Teller services. There, members can speak directly with Azura staff to perform nearly any service that can be completed in a lobby or traditional drive-thru window.

 

“For generations, Ottawa has been built by farmers, ranchers and entrepreneurs - hardworking people who value the benefits of a co-op and the opportunity to keep their money local,” said Greg Winkler, President/CEO, Azura. “As the only credit union in Ottawa, we’re excited to build on that tradition by offering our neighbors the option to participate in a member-owned, not for profit financial cooperative.”

 

What is a credit union? As a financial institution, Azura offers a full-range of financial products, including checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs, home and auto loans, credit cards, and personal and business loans. What makes a credit union different is that they are not-for-profit and member-owned. That means the profits generated by the credit union are returned to our members through lower loan rates, higher returns on savings and CDs, and reduced fees.

 

Who can be a member? Anyone who lives, works or attends a place of worship in Franklin County (or in any of the other 54 counties we serve) may become a member of Azura.

 

How do you join? Becoming a member is easy. Simply open a savings account with $5 and you are eligible to apply for access to all of Azura’s financial products and services.

 

“A credit union is more than a place where you come to do business, it’s a community,” said Brad Deiter, Board of Directors President. “Azura was founded by Kansans who had a passion for helping each other succeed. That passion is alive and well today, and we are thrilled to be able to share an Above and Beyond Banking experience with our Ottawa neighbors.”

 

Azura’s lobby is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Drive-thru ITMs with Video Teller are open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Drive-thru ATM services are available 24/7. Azura has hired four local full-time employees. Ottawa-based Loyd Builders served as the construction manager on the project. For more details, contact Valerie Taylor, Vice President - Marketing