WELCOME TO EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ~ NOW SERVING YOU FROM A NETWORK OF 20 BRANCH LOCATIONS & 23 ATM’s!

It’s official! East Coast Credit Union and Heritage Credit Union have merged to serve you better.With assets in excess of $320 million and a membership of approximately 30,000,we are partners in making our community stronger, serving a network of 20 branches located within the counties of Halifax Regional Municipality, East Hants, Colchester, Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria.

How will the merger affect you?

In the short term, your day-to-day banking experiences will not change. For you, it’s business as usual. You can continue banking at your current branch location and logging into your online accounts. Information such as account numbers, debit cards, credit cards and cheques will all remainthe same. Over the next year we will work with you towards a full transition and when changes begin to happen – you will be the first to know.

Members can continue to do online banking from or until our new website is developed.

East Coast announces new President & CEO

The Board of Directors of East Coast Credit Union are pleased to announce that Ken Shea has been selected as the President and CEO of East Coast Credit Union.

Ken brings a wealth of experience to the role, and we are confident he is well suited to continue growing your credit union. “I am extremely pleased to accept this role and look forward to working with the staff and members in this great organization”, says Ken Shea, President and CEO, East Coast Credit Union.

John Peach, Interim Board Chair said, “the board completed a national search for a CEO and after an arduous process are very pleased with the candidate chosen. Ken has a proven history with the credit union and his knowledge and dedication will provebeneficial in moving the new organizationforward.”

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FREE GETAWAY OFFER*.

For a limited time only, with a new Loan or Mortgage* you will receive a FREE GETAWAY.

Maybe it’s time to:

Renovate your home or cottage

Buy a new car

Purchase a new home

Build your dream garage

Consolidate that credit card debt

Ease your cash flow

Whatever your projects are, we can help with “Getting you There” and at the same time, make sure you take the break you deserve.

Until July31st, on new loans or mortgages*, we will treat you to a free getaway of your choice of four beautiful locations. Contact your local branch or visit us online at eastcoastcreditu.cafor more details.

*On approved credit. Rates are subject to change without notice. Free getaway applies to new personal loans of $10,000 or more untilJuly 31st and excludes lines of credit. Rules and restrictions apply.

DARTMOUTH BRANCH TEMPORARY CHANGE TO HOURS OF BUSINESS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION.

To ensure the safety of our staff and members during construction, our hours of business will be temporarily changed effective July 4, 2011 to August 12, 2011. Our new hours will be:

Mon – Fri 12:00 to 6:30pm
We appreciate your patience during this time and apologize for any inconvenience.

SKIP-A-LOAN PAYMENT – Take a little stress out of your summer holiday this year!
We’re offering our members the opportunity to skip-a-loan payment*. Simply visit your branch at least 5 business days before your loan payment is due. Sign the agreement and we’ll take care of the rest*. What a treat!

*Subject to normal credit requirements – loans must meet the outlined criteria to be approved for a skipped payment. Charge applies upon approval. See your branch for full details.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer from all of us at

East Coast credit Union.