Stanford Federal Credit Union
BankingUnited States201-500 Employees
Stanford Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution based in Palo Alto, California. It traces its origins to 1959, when Stanford University employees formed the organization to serve the Stanford community, expanding to include faculty, staff, students, volunteers, alumni, and affiliates from Stanford Health Care and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Operating within the banking industry, the credit union prioritizes digital banking, financial education, and member-focused service. It is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration and operates as an Equal Housing Lender. Its membership draws from Stanford's broader ecosystem as well as the Silicon Valley tech community, including affiliates of major employers and innovative firms. A notable recent development is the March 2026 launch of an SBA program in partnership with GoDocs to automate complex documentation for small-business lending.