✦ 2026 LOYALTY BONUS ✦
Your loyalty makes a difference and we’re excited to bring back the Loyalty Bonus as a way to thank you for helping our credit union grow. At Gulf Coast Educators, we’re proud to be a not-for-profit credit union owned by educators, for educators. That means when we do well, so do you.
What is the Loyalty Bonus?
It’s a special give-back to our members as a thank-you for your continued trust and support. As a member-owner of the credit union, you have a direct impact on our overall success. When we succeed, our members share in that success.
Gulf Coast Educators is a not for profit cooperative made up of educators helping educators. Here, your money isn’t being used to pay thousands of shareholders, or to pay big bonuses to a board of directors (ours are all volunteer). We invest your money back into you, which is why your loyalty matters.
When you do small things, like using your debit card, having direct deposit set up, leaving reviews, or referring your friends and family, you are helping your credit union grow. As we grow, we are able to provide more innovative technology, open more branches, and ultimately, serve you better. And when we do really well, we are able to pay out a loyalty bonus.
In previous successful years, the credit union has paid out a total of $11.9 million in loyalty bonuses. We are excited to say that we are right on track for 2025, and can’t wait to say thank you the best way we know how – in the form of cash.
How to increase your chances for a bonus
There are several ways to increase your chances for a loyalty bonus – From small things like using your GCEFCU debit card, to bigger purchases like having your car or home financed with us. Take advantage of all the credit union has to offer.
Spread the word – If you’re happy with GCEFCU, tell your friends and family. Encourage others who qualify to become member-owners of the credit union to get involved. Plus, when they open their new account & checking account using your referral code, then complete 15 debit card transactions within their first 45 days of membership, you’ll both get $50! Click here to learn more about that.