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Needs super's last name, OR NEW BITE! Suggested Lead: If you use a credit union, you know that branches often aren�t as convenient as with banks. But a credit union branch may be closer than you think. Bankrate.com explains.
Voice over 1: (Video of credit Union) Credit Unions have traditionally offered lower interest rates on loans and higher interest rates on savings. So why don�t more people use them?
Voice over 2: One reason is credit unions often have fewer branches than banks and they're harder to get to. But if that�s kept you from joining, it's no longer an excuse.
SOT: (This is old bite: See if there's a newer one on NEW B-roll of 5/08) �Our members can go to 1200 facilities all over the country. It�s great for members because it provides convenience for them, and it�s good for us, the credit unions, because we don�t have to build extra branches.�
Voice over 3: (Video of manager) What's happening? Credit Unions are banding together to create networks. Networks that allow members of one credit union to access their accounts at other credit unions. Basically a credit union cooperative.
Voice over 4: (Banking/Credit Union video) So if you join a networked credit union, you can walk into any other member credit union anywhere in the country, even internationally; and conduct business just like you would at your own branch.
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To find out if your credit union offers this service, simply ask, or check it out online.
Voice over 6: (Video of 7-Eleven from NEW B-roll of 5/08) Not all credit unions have joined this shared branch system yet: but many have. In fact, even some 7-eleven stores now have self-serve kiosks...and they're free.
STAND-UP: So if you like the idea of lower interest on loans and higher interest on savings, check out a credit union. And if there's not one close to home, don't worry...just find one that's a member of the network. For bankrate.com, I'm Kristin Arnold.
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