April 7th, 2026019NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – April is National Financial Literacy Month, and BayPort Credit Union is inviting the community to build better money habits—and possibly win cash while doing it. Throughout April, BayPort is offering free financial workshops, valuable incentives, and easy-to-access resources, with more than $3,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Throughout the month, you’ll find new BayPort videos featuring financial literacy tips and inspiring real-life testimonials from our community. Join BayPort’s Financial Educator Belinda Aboagye as she shares practical advice alongside stories from members whose lives have been positively...
April 1st, 2026018Press release courtesy of Virginia Business
Virginia Beach, VA – For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.
“Being named a Best Place to Work in Virginia is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices and experiences of our team members,” said Brian Schools, president and CEO of Chartway Credit Union. “Our team brings our purpose to life everyday through the way they serve our members, show up for our communities, and support one another. This recognition is a direct...
March 27th, 2026014Virginia Credit Union is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Blacksburg branch at 200 N Main St., marking a significant milestone as the first new branch location to open in the credit union's expanded service territory following the successful merger with Member One Federal Credit Union. The anticipated opening date is March 30. Watch for an official opening announcement on the credit union’s social channels.
The 3,700-square-foot branch also features a drive-thru with a multifunction ATM and two walk-up multifunction ATMs. The location also includes a 2,400-square-foot community room.
The Blacksburg location represents...
March 27th, 202607Another Blue Eagle® Credit Union Eagle Vision® Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) with advanced ATM technology that provides live teller service during business hours, as well as 24/7 ATM access, has landed in the Roanoke area.
The new ITM at 116 S Pollard St in Vinton, Virginia offers two convenient service options. Account holders can engage in a live video chat with a local team member by simply tapping the screen to conduct a wider variety of transactions, eliminating the need for a card. Alternatively, the machine can function as a standard ATM, allowing users to deposit and withdraw money using their card.
This is the second...
March 18th, 2026012NEWPORT NEWS, VA – In classrooms across Newport News, new teachers are finding the support they need to thrive thanks to the Accelerating Change Together (ACT) Grant—a dynamic partnership between the BayPort Foundation, Ferguson, Newport News Shipbuilding (a division of HII), and Virginia Natural Gas. In December 2024, the $500,000 grant was awarded to the Newport News Education Foundation (NNEF) to strengthen the Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) New Teacher Institute (NTI), the division’s expanded teacher support strategy.
With nearly 30% of NNPS classroom teachers in their first three years of service, the division is...
March 18th, 2026014NEWPORT NEWS, Va.,– BayPort Credit Union today announced it has been awarded a 2026 Savvy Award by SavvyMoney in the Financial Wellness category for its Credit Score Member of the Month sweepstakes, a program designed to help members improve their financial health.
The Savvy Awards recognize partner success across adoption, engagement, financial wellness, and analytics, highlighting what’s possible when strategy, creativity, and data work together. BayPort won the Savvy Award for effectively promoting financial literacy and engagement among members, which boosted use of the Credit Score tool by 27% and kept 44,000 members actively...
March 18th, 2026014NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union has launched its 2026 Scholarship Program, investing $100,000 in tuition assistance to assist local high school seniors, college students, and working adults build the skills our region needs. BayPort is committed to helping students of all ages develop practical skills, explore non-traditional education paths, and step into careers that keep the local economy moving.
Open to member students of all ages, BayPort’s Scholarship Program supports high school seniors, college students, and working adults pursuing education at universities, colleges, and trade and vocational schools. This year, 36...
March 18th, 2026015On November 19, 2025, BayPort reached an exciting milestone by converting to a federal charter, a move designed to open new doors for our members and the communities we serve. This transition gives us the flexibility to grow, expand our service areas, and welcome new member groups.
As a federally chartered credit union, BayPort is regulated by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), which provides federal deposit insurance up to $250,000 per individual account, the same secure coverage you trusted under our state charter. And while our charter is evolving, your experience won’t change: your accounts, routing numbers, and the...
March 18th, 2026021
Radford University has received a $2.5 million gift from Virginia Credit Union to establish the Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center, a new campus-based hub designed to advance financial well-being for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and residents across the New River and Roanoke valleys.
Opening during the 2026-27 academic year, the center will provide comprehensive financial education, one-on-one coaching, and community programming focused on practical money management skills, including budgeting, saving, managing student loans, credit building, investing, and preparing for major financial milestones such as purchasing a...
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