9. “You Can’t Get Rid of Us!” A common misconception about credit unions is that if you leave your employer, your place of worship or your community, you will no longer be able to bank at your credit union. Not true. Unless you do something to cause harm to the credit union, once you are a member, you are always a member! You can be assured that as long as your account is maintained in good standing, your credit union will be with you wherever life takes you. Also, if you move far away from your credit union, that doesn’t mean your credit union can’t continue to serve you. Credit unions are leaders in remote delivery services such as mobile banking and online lending applications. You can take your credit union with you! 12 15 Reasons You Should Only Bank at a Credit Union