CEO Ed Fox talking about the essence of the credit union

“We want to take care of your financial services for you, the needs and wants and desires that you have. We want to connect with you and your family and your coworkers and really find out what your dreams and ambitions are and how we can help you achieve them.”

Become a Sound Federal Credit Union Member today and enjoy the exceptional benefits Membership brings with a service experience you won’t find anywhere else! Fabulous checking and savings accounts, award-winning eBanking services, flexible loan programs, and low-cost credit cards are just some of the benefits waiting for you. So why wait? Open your account today and start receiving the benefits you so richly deserve!

Membership Application

Contact Us by Email: info@MySoundCU.org

Telephone Banking

Want to access your accounts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Just call 1 (833) SOUNDFCU and speak with SARA, Sound’s Automated Response Assistant. SARA’s easy to use and gives you immediate access to your accounts. You can:

• Check your balances
• Transfer funds
• Inquire about cleared drafts
• Make check withdrawals
• And much more!

Just press 3 when you call and let SARA provide you with exceptional service, anytime day or night!

Direct Deposit

Setting up your Direct Deposit with Sound is easy to do… and it’s safe too! Have your net paycheck, SSI, or pension directly deposited into your account and save the time and hassle of having to visit a branch. Just call us at 1 (833) SOUNDFCU or visit our office and we’ll help set everything up for you! A Sound way to deposit your pay!

Payroll Deduction

Payroll deductions are just as easy and safe as a Direct Deposit. We’ll help you set up a portion of your payroll that you chose to be deposited into your account or to pay your loan payment. It’s easy, safe, and such a time saver! Just call us at 1 (833) SOUNDFCU or visit our office and we’ll help get everything set up! A Sound choice!

See Forms below

Domestic and International Wire Transfers

• Outgoing Wire Transfers
  You can wire funds to and from your Sound account, safely and securely. Just call us at 1 (833) SOUNDFCU or stop by our office and speak with one of our exceptional service professionals. They’ll help you with the entire process! A Sound choice!
• Incoming Wire Transfers
  Please contact us at 1 (833) SOUNDFCU to get important details before initiating an incoming wire transfer to your Sound account.

See Forms below

Notary Services

Need a Notary? Tired of searching for one and paying their fees? Then look no further! At Sound, one of the many benefits your Membership brings you is access to Notary Services at no charge. A Sound Advantage!

Click here to find the nearest surcharge-free ATM.

Sound Federal and Coinstar in Partnership

We have partnered with Coinstar so Members can now transfer coins or cash at many Coinstar kiosks throughout Connecticut.
There is no fee, and it is an easy and immediate transfer into your Sound Federal checking account.

The process:

1. Swipe your debit card
2. Insert cash and/or coins for the transfer
3. Take your receipt.

It’s really that simple! To find your nearest Coinstar kiosk just click on this link

Auto – Home – Life – Disability

It’s a fact of life… things happen that we hoped never would. At Sound, we have ways of helping protect you when those unwanted events happen. We know you’ll trust us to provide you and your family with quality insurance products and services to protect the ones you love and meet your financial needs. Just call us at 1 833-SOUNDFCU or stop by our office and let us help you protect the things you have and the ones you love. Safe and Sound choices!

Sound Federal Credit Union began in 1952 when Stamford Municipal Employees Credit Union was chartered to serve the Stamford city workforce and their families.  During the past seven decades, Sound has grown to over $120 million in assets and expanded its reach across Connecticut.

You too can join the more than 9,300 Members who’ve put their trust in Sound if you live, work, worship, volunteer, or receive your education in Fairfield County, New Haven County or Litchfield County.

You can also join if you have a Family Member (those related by blood or marriage) who already has a Sound Membership!

Member’s deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

What is a Credit Union?

A Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that has a singular focus… serving its Membership. We’re owned by our Members. That means everything we do is designed to benefit our Members, including delivering our profits to our Members and not some shareholder!

Credit Union Members are represented by a Board of Directors that are democratically elected. One Member, One Vote… regardless of the amount you have on deposit! This democratically elected Board continually ensures that all we do is designed to benefit you! Another Sound reason to join today!

YOU’RE MAKING A SOUND DECISION WHEN YOU JOIN US

• Superior Service – At Sound Federal Credit Union, we are committed to providing you with the highest level of personalized member service. Our knowledgeable staff will work with you to help you achieve your financial goals.
• Lower Loan Rates, Higher Deposit Rates – We deliver any “profits” we make directly back to our Members. Because there are no shareholders to keep happy, we are able to offer some of the best rates around on loan and deposit products.
• Low or No Fees – You work hard for your money. We believe you should keep what’s yours. Our “profits” strengthen our Credit Union and benefit our Members. This allows us to have low fees which provide exceptional value to our Members.
• Local Decision Making –We live and work in this community, too. You don’t have to wait for an employee in another state to make a decision about your loan or credit card. All our decisions are made right here in Fairfield County.

Annual Meeting 2024

Please note the details of the Annual Meeting here

2023 ANNUAL REPORT

2023 Annual Meeting Minutes HERE

Financial Education

Helping to educate our communities is something Sound cares deeply about. It’s an honor to be able to provide financial education seminars to our community partners and we welcome the opportunity to do so. Just call us at 1 (833) SOUNDFCU to schedule a Sound financial education seminar for your school, business, or organization today!

Financial Education Resource

We have partnered with KOFE (Knowledge of Financial Education) to bring Members a great online financial education service to help you stay financially fit.

The service includes:

• Budgeting tools
• Books
• Interactive courses
• Live chat
• Infographics
• Podcasts
• Webinars
• Videos
• Calculators
• Games
  You can click on this link to go to the portal and find our more

Payment Calculators

Savings Calculator
Savings Goals
Net Worth
Compounding And Your Return
Balloon Mortgages
Biweekly Payment Calculator
Rent vs Buy
Enhanced Loan Calculator
Equity Line Of Credit Payments
Personal Debt Consolidation
Auto Rebate vs Low Interest Financing
Car Loan Calculator
Lease vs Buy
401k Calculator
403b Savings Calculator
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
Retirement Income
Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA
Certificate of Deposit Calculator
College Savings

Information and interactive calculators are available as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy regarding your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

Fee Schedule
Direct Deposit Form
Certificate of Deposit Form
Payroll Deduction Form
Domestic Wire Transfer
International Wire Transfer
Name/Address Change Form
Truth in Savings Disclosure
Truth in Lending Disclosure

• Membership and Account Agreement
• e-Sign Agreement
• Opt-In Agreement
• Funds Availability Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement
• Home Banking / Bill Pay / Mobile Banking Agreement and Disclosure
• HELOC Disclosure
• Visa Disclosure

All fees are subject to change. *No withdrawal fees at Sound Federal Credit Union, Allpoint, or CO OP network ATMs.

Summer Hours

Effective July 29^th, all branch locations will be instituting Summer hours, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. As always, you can withdraw cash and make deposits at one of our convenient ATM locations. Call center hours of Operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Chat or Video call

If you want to see how easy it is to use our new Chat or Video call facility just watch this short video HERE

2023 ANNUAL REPORT

2023 Annual Meeting Minutes HERE

Annual Meeting 2024

Please note the details of the Annual Meeting here

CEO Ed Fox talking about the essence of the credit union

“We want to take care of your financial services for you, the needs and wants and desires that you have. We want to connect with you and your family and your coworkers and really find out what your dreams and ambitions are and how we can help you achieve them.”

Skip-A-Pay Program

Click here for more info.

Cardholder Fraud Education

Click here for more info.

Public Service Announcement – Cash Apps Fraud

From our President/CEO

As you probably know, exposure to and loss from fraud is on the rise, especially in the financial services sector for obvious reasons. In fact, there has been a significant increase in this fraudulent activity recently, particularly with online payments through online third-party payment apps. During the Holidays, it is even more important to protect yourself from this risk… a risk that may not be covered when you use one of these online third-party payment app providers.

Typically, if fraud were to occur when you use your credit or debit card, you may be protected from the loss.   However, if fraud occurs when using a third-party payment app… an app you’ve shared your personal information with for purchases or to pay others… it now becomes your responsibility to work with that payment company to try and recover your lost funds.  This has proven extremely difficult and frustrating for our Members to do.

So why take the chance of going it alone? Avoid the risk of losing your hard-earned money to fraud when using a third-party payment app provider and make a Sound choice by using any of our trusted, safe, and convenient payment alternatives.

Member Announcement

Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Benefits of Sound Federal Credit Union
We’re so excited to welcome our new Sound Federal Credit Union Members! The great news is that, while everything may look different, all your account details and information, cards, direct deposits, loans and bill payments remain the same and will work just as before. There’s absolutely nothing for you to do but to sit back, relax, and continue enjoying the benefits of your Membership.
Should you have any questions or want to order new Sound checks and/or cards, please give us a call at 1.833.SoundFCU (1.833.768.6332) or 203.977.4701 and we’ll be happy to help.

Contact Center Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Stamford:
Government Center
888 Washington Blvd
Stamford, CT 06901
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Westport:
61 Jesup Rd
Westport, CT 06880
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wilton:
3 Danbury Rd
Wilton CT 06897
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM