Become a Member

Joining SHPFCU has never been more convenient - or more rewarding.  Below is all the information you need to get started today. 
 
An opening deposit of just $5 makes you a member-owner of SHPFCU, and allows you access to a wide variety of great financial products and services.
 

Eligibility

Our field of membership consists of the following:
 
  1. Current/active full time State Highway Patrol employees and their families.
  2. Retired State Highway Patrol employees and their families.
  3. OSHP Retirement System employees and their families.
  4. Ohio Troopers Coalition employees and their families.
  5. State Highway Patrol Federal Credit Union full-time employees and their families.
  6. Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary members and their families.
  7. Spouses of persons who died while within the field of membership of this credit union; employees of this credit union; persons retired as pensioners or annuitants from the above employment; members of the immediate family or household; or organizations of such persons.

Eligible family members include:

  1. Husband, Wife
  2. Parents, Grandparents (including by marriage)
  3. Children (including stepchildren)
  4. Grandchildren. (including step grandchildren)

If you are unsure of your eligibility, please call our Member Service Representatives at (800) 282-3006 and we will be happy to assist you.

Membership Forms

To open your SHPFCU account, simply fill out and print the Account Card and Member Identity & Verification Card. You can type directly into the forms and then print and sign them.  Please read the detailed instructions for completing these forms here.

You may also wish to open a share draft (checking) account. To do so, simply complete the Share Draft Application.
 
If you want an ATM/Debit card for your account, complete the ATM/Debit Card Application.
 
Send your membership forms to:
 
State Highway Patrol FCU
Attn: Member Services
6161 Busch Blvd, Suite 215
Columbus OH 43229
 
If you have any questions about joining the credit union or any of our services, please contact us at (800) 282-3006.

Membership Benefits

Members of SHPFCU enjoy many great benefits and services, including:

  • High dividend rates paid on deposit accounts
  • Convenient automatic Payroll Deduction for loan payments and savings deposits
  • Member deposits insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA
  • Free Interest-bearing share draft checking ($50.00 minimum balance required to avoid monthly fee)
  • Direct deposit
  • Member of CUSC Shared Branching network, giving you access to your accounts nationwide
  • Free credit union savings life insurance up to $5,000, if qualified
  • Low interest rates on loans, with no prepayment penalties
  • Free loan protection insurance with total and permanent disability benefits up to $10,000, if qualified
  • Credit union Visa cards
  • Convenient toll-free telephone number
  • Free online banking
  • Free electronic bill pay
  • Free telephone banking 24-hours a day
  • Surcharge-free ATM access on Alliance One network
  • The credit union accepts electronic funds transfers (EFT)
  • Wire transfers
  • Overdraft lines of credit available with approved credit