During a time when businesses were failing across the country, a small paper mill in Canton, North Carolina was thriving, leaving employees in need of a safe place to save their money. In 1932, seven employees of Champion Paper Fibre Company joined together to create Champion Savings and Loan, known today as Champion Credit Union.
We offer the same products and services as a bank, but we are a not-for-profit banking cooperative, owned by our members, not by shareholders. In 2000, Champion Credit Union eagerly began offering their services to the public, now serving over 27,000 members in Haywood, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Madison, Graham, Macon, and Transylvania Counties.
We offer the same products and services as a bank, but we are a not-for-profit banking cooperative, owned by our members, not by shareholders. In 2000, Champion Credit Union eagerly began offering their services to the public, now serving over 27,000 members in Haywood, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Madison, Graham, Macon, and Transylvania Counties.
Services
Our most popular checking account for members who want a checking account in addition to their savings account. When used at a chip-enabled terminal, the embedded chip increases security by encrypting your information, thus decreasing the likelihood that transactional data from the merchant will be compromised.
Savings account with a $5 minimum balance, making you a member-owner of Champion Credit Union. It's never too early to teach your children about saving money. With our Explore accounts, children up to 13 years old can learn about having a savings account and the importance of saving money.
Once they turn 13 years old, they expand their knowledge, learning about using a debit card, tracking their spending, and establishing credit with our Explore Teen accounts.Round Up is a great way to turn your everyday spending in to savings. This program is designed to round up your purchases made using your Champion Credit Union debit card to the nearest dollar amount and transfer the change into your savings account.
Once they turn 13 years old, they expand their knowledge, learning about using a debit card, tracking their spending, and establishing credit with our Explore Teen accounts.Round Up is a great way to turn your everyday spending in to savings. This program is designed to round up your purchases made using your Champion Credit Union debit card to the nearest dollar amount and transfer the change into your savings account.
With the Champion CU Mobile Banking app, your money is always at your fingertips. From checking account balances and paying bills, to transferring funds and depositing checks, being away from a branch does not have to limit your access to banking. Search "Champion CU Mobile Banking" in Google Play or the App Store, to download our app and get started today!
Use Digital Wallet to make fast, convenient, contactless transactions with your Champion Credit Union VISA debit or credit cards right from your mobile devices. With Digital Wallet, your card number and personal information are never shared with merchants, offering you the utmost in security when you make a purchase in stores, in apps, or on the web.
Being a member of a credit union means that you could pay lower interest rates on your loans. When you borrow locally with Champion Credit Union, you are helping to passionately impact your community by helping us to invest where we can. Notes: All loan approvals are subject to normal underwriting guidelines.
Reviews (11)
Alexandria Reece
Dec 24, 2021
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Kaye Lamb
Sep 02, 2021
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Brandon Houck
Jun 04, 2021
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Champion Credit Union in Asheville on Patton Avenue is the best bank I've ever banked with. Everytime I walk into the bank, Andres, Kathy, Shannon, and Tina always show me the highest level of customer service. I highly recommend this local credit union to anyone who is unhappy with their current banking situation.
David Bryant
May 24, 2021
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Laura Lordman
May 22, 2021
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I have an account here and the folks that work at this branch are amazing! Always friendly and helpful. The bank my store goes thru is currently out of change and they had no problem giving me what I needed to help my store run smoothly. If you haven't been there and need an account I highly reccomend you do so!
Rich Charlton
May 18, 2021
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As an African American its important to me to be treated fairly! Tina, Shannon, Kathy, Tabitha, and Andreas treat me as a valued customer! It's a family Atmosphere! It really feels good to be treated as a human being, even if I curse a lot! This branch is a great representation of customer service! Thank you
Leonard Schwartz
May 13, 2021
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Jsdavis
May 12, 2021
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If you don't have an account here, YOU ARE MISSING OUT!
They have professionally handled all my personal AND business needs at the drop of the hat. I have banked with Champion since I was a little kid (my parents opened an account for me). Their staff has been wonderful at every location I've been to!
They have professionally handled all my personal AND business needs at the drop of the hat. I have banked with Champion since I was a little kid (my parents opened an account for me). Their staff has been wonderful at every location I've been to!
Nancy Whiteside
May 12, 2021
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Mary Palermo
Apr 25, 2021
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Champion Credit Union is truly great to work with and everyone there makes you feel so important...
My special go to person Karen Knowlton has been ideal to have on your side. She has always reached back to me and never forgets.
These days qualities such as these are hard to come by.
Check with them and see for yourself. Tell them Mary sent you!
My special go to person Karen Knowlton has been ideal to have on your side. She has always reached back to me and never forgets.
These days qualities such as these are hard to come by.
Check with them and see for yourself. Tell them Mary sent you!
Traci K.
Oct 11, 2018
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I wish I could give less than one star. They allowed my account to be used fraudulently. Of course I reported it to get my money back and get a new card. Now they are wrongfully accusing me of making the purchase and trying to defraud them out of a measly $200. This is the worst feeling. They treated me like a criminal when I went in to talk to them. Meanwhile, many of my other purchases were blocked before. They kept me from my own money but allowed some two-bit hacker to buy a bunch of foreign extra large clothing on my dime. I'm a medium at the most. I was their customer and they did not
