AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU) is celebrating a year of recognition by saying thank you to the community that made it possible and inviting more people to experience award-winning banking with a special opportunity to earn up to $250 when they become a new member.
For the fourth consecutive year, A+FCU was voted the #1 Credit Union in the 2026 Best of ATX Awards, an honor determined by votes from the local community.
The local recognition comes alongside national honors for A+FCU's digital banking experience. Global Finance's 2026 World's Best Consumer Digital Banking Awards named A+FCU Best Consumer Digital Bank in the United States, while the A+ Mobile App was named Best Mobile Banking App in the United States and North America for the second consecutive year.
Together, the honors recognize both sides of the A+FCU experience: a credit union deeply connected to the communities it serves and one delivering innovative, convenient digital banking that helps members manage their money wherever life takes them.
"Being voted Austin's Best Credit Union for four years in a row is especially meaningful because that recognition comes from the community we serve. Combined with national recognition for our digital banking experience, it's a powerful reflection of our team's commitment to helping members live their A+ lives," said Eric R. Kase, President/CEO of A+ Federal Credit Union. "We're grateful to our members for their continued trust, and we invite even more of those in Central Texas and across the state to experience the A+ difference."
As a special thank you and invitation to the community, new members can currently earn up to $250 when they join A+FCU and open qualifying accounts. There are a variety of ways to qualify for an A+FCU membership. New members can earn $50 for opening a new membership with a free Cash-Back Checking Account, plus another $200 after qualifying payroll direct deposits totaling $800 or more. The promotion requires use of promo code 2026OFFER250 and is subject to additional terms and eligibility requirements.
And the benefits are designed to continue beyond the initial offer. The A+FCU Cash-Back Checking Account offers unlimited cash back on purchases made with an A+FCU debit card, with no monthly fees and cash back paid monthly.
Members also have access to A+FCU's nationally recognized digital banking experience. The free A+ Mobile App includes biometric login and enhanced security features, real-time transaction alerts, card controls and budgeting tools, mobile check deposit, person-to-person money transfers, access to free monthly credit score updates, streamlined direct deposit setup, and live chat support.
"For more than 77 years, we've grown alongside the communities we serve," Kase added. "As we look ahead, we'll continue finding new ways to make banking easier, more convenient, and more rewarding while staying true to the personal service and community commitment that have always defined A+FCU."
To learn more about A+FCU membership and limited-time $250 new member joining offer, visit aplusfcu.org/rewards.
About A+ Federal Credit Union A+ Federal Credit Union was founded in 1949 by 50 Austin, Texas teachers. Over seventy-seven years later, A+FCU is an award-winning institution with more than 191,000 members throughout the community, $2.52 billion in assets, over 520 employees, and 22 branches. A+FCU supports members with a full range of financial products including home, auto, and business loans, checking and savings accounts, as well as digital banking solutions for banking on the go. Learn more at aplusfcu.org.