Refer a Friend or Coworker.

$500 for you¹

$50 for them²

How it works

Program Overview:
Earn Cash Rewards for Joining and Referring

First Entertainment Credit Union is offering exclusive bonuses for both new and existing members.

For New Members:

Join today and receive $50 when you open an account.

For Existing Members:

Refer friends or coworkers and earn $50 for each referral who becomes a member—up to $500 per year (10 referrals max).

Start Your Membership & Claim Your Bonus

Joining is simple—and rewarding. New members can earn a $50 bonus, and if you refer someone, you’ll get $50 too. The new members just needs to fill out the form below to begin their application, choose the accounts they’d like to open, and follow the easy on-screen steps.

Why Join First Entertainment

As part of the entertainment community, you need a financial partner that understands your story. That’s the role we were born to play. We’re member-owned and not-for-profit, so you can count on:

Great rates and lower fees
Convenient digital and mobile banking tools
Branches on studio lots³
Loans to cover union fees
Investment and insurance services

Free credit score monitoring
Homebuying commission rebates
Free financial wellness resources
Easy transfers with Zelle^{^®4}

What our members say

First Entertainment is the best place for me to be. They’ve done a great job meeting my needs.

— Neal Z., Prop Master Read the full member story

What our members say

Being a creative and working on productions, we may have large checks, and First Entertainment makes it easy and worry-free to mobile deposit on the go.

— Rae A., Wardrobe Stylist Read the full member story

What our members say

First Entertainment is an ideal financial partner because the Credit Union understands the constant flux of the entertainment industry.

— Devin H., Set Lighting Technician Read the full member story

What our members say

It’s important that a financial institution understands the unique needs of the industry it serves in an equitable and empathetic way, and First Entertainment does that well.

— Shari H., Director DEI Operations Read the full member story

What our members say

First Entertainment made the mortgage process painless for someone in the industry who has non-traditional work hours and pay history.

— Karen S., Makeup Artist (IATSE Local 706) Read the full member story

Disclosures

1: Membership eligibility rules apply. The promotional offer is open to all employees and members of approved entertainment companies, studios, and guilds, as well as existing members of First Entertainment. Referred new members must submit an application for membership with First Entertainment Credit Union in a Branch location or via digital channels between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026, to be eligible for this offer. The $50 referral bonus will be credited to the referring member’s First500 Savings Account within thirty (30) days after the last business day of the month that the referred new member has met all the requirements for establishing membership. Limit ten (10) referral bonus payouts per referring member per calendar year. Eligibility requirements apply, and all must be met within 30 calendar days of establishing membership. Taxes on bonus(es) are the sole responsibility of the member and may be reported to the IRS. First Entertainment employees, volunteers and their immediate family are not eligible for this offer. Federally Insured by the NCUA up to $250,000. Fees may apply; see our current Personal Schedule of Fees or Business Schedule of Fees for details. Offer subject to change
2: Promotional offer is open to new members who qualify for membership with First Entertainment Credit Union and apply for membership between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. To qualify as a new member, the individual must have no prior relationship with First Entertainment Credit Union. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Credit Union membership is established by opening a First500 Savings Account and is subject to approval. The minimum deposit required to open a First500 Savings Account is $1.00 (the purchase of one share at par value of $1.00), which must be maintained for the membership to remain in an active status and “in good standing.” One First500 Savings Account per Social Security Number. For complete details, please refer to the Member Account Agreement and Disclosure (MAAD).

Business Accounts are also eligible for this offer. For Business Accounts, Credit Union membership is established by opening a Business Savings Account and is subject to approval. The minimum amount to open a Business Savings Account is $1.00 (the purchase of one share at par value of $1.00), which must be maintained for the membership to remain in an active status and “in good standing.” Additional terms and conditions may apply. For complete details, please refer to the Business Account Agreement and Disclosure (BAAD).

Federally Insured by the NCUA up to $250,000. Fees may apply; see our current Personal Schedule of Fees or Business Schedule of Fees for details. Offer subject to change
3: Branches are only accessible for those cleared for access.
4: Zelle^{^®} and Zelle^{^®} related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license. Terms and conditions apply. To be eligible for Zelle^®, you must be a member for at least 90 days. To send or receive money with Zelle^®, both parties must have an eligible checking or savings account. Zelle^® and the Zelle^® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
: Membership eligibility rules apply. Federally Insured by NCUA.