Frequently Asked Questions – Membership

Answers to Common Questions About SFFCU Membership

State Farm agents’ staff who do not meet the definition of immediate family member are not within the Credit Union field of membership and do not qualify for membership.
Membership in the State Farm Federal Credit Union is open to all U.S. State Farm employees, agents, retirees, and certain members of their immediate family. Children would need to meet the definition of an immediate family member to be eligible for membership.
No, we do not offer checking accounts. With our online banking system and mobile app, you can transfer funds to and from your share savings accounts to other financial institutions.
No, we do not offer Credit Cards or Debit Cards. We offer Personal Line of Credit loans, which offer the flexibility of requesting money as you need it.

All borrowers must be SFFCU members and qualify according to current Credit Union guidelines.
Yes, for information on trust accounts, visit our Trust Share Account page, email our New Account team or call us at 888-521-5209.

Email links are for general inquiries only. They are not secure email. For your protection, please do not include confidential or sensitive information such as social security numbers, account numbers, etc. when using this email link.
The easiest way to join the Credit Union is to Apply Online or call the Credit Union at 888-521-5209.
Member accounts are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), up to $250,000. Learn more about NCUA insurance or use the Share Insurance Estimator to determine how share insurance rules apply to your accounts.
When a member terminates their employment relationship with State Farm for a reason other than retirement, they become a Limited Services member of State Farm Federal Credit Union.

Limited Services Members may:

  • Continue to use their primary Share Savings account, including making deposits and withdrawals

  • Maintain their existing loans until they are paid in full (but may not request additional advances on lines of credit)

  • Access account statements online using E-statements

  • Access account information through our online banking system and mobile app.

  • Attend and vote at the State Farm Federal Credit Union annual meeting
Limited Services members may not open additional share or loan accounts. This includes processing any submitted or pre-approved loan applications not yet funded at the time an individual becomes a Limited Services Member.
While you may not open new accounts if you no longer are in SFFCU’s field of membership, you are still financially responsible for the terms outlined in your loan agreement(s). We offer several ways for individuals no longer in our field of membership to make payments.

  • Log in to your SFFCU account to set up recurring scheduled loan payments through online banking or through the mobile app. If making payments from an external account, you’ll need to set this up as a transfer account first, either from your computer or mobile app.

  • Call Member Services Center at 1-888-521-5209 between the hours of 7:30am – 5:30pm CST , Monday – Friday, and complete ACH enrollment over the phone with a Credit Union Specialist.

  • Transfer funds from your Share Savings Account.

  • Set up loan payments from another financial institution using their online banking system. Below is the SFFCU information you will need:

    • Bank Name: State Farm Federal Credit Union
    Routing Number: 271176200
    Member Number & sub-account suffix: Use your 7-digit account number followed by your sub-account suffix number. Examples: 12345670100 or 12345675101.


  • Mail check payments.

After your loan(s) have been paid in full, your Share Savings Account(s) will remain open unless you contact us to request closure.
When an employee leaves State Farm® as a retiree, they retain access to the same SFFCU membership benefits they had as an employee. Here are a few tips to keep your membership in good status:

  • So we can continue to keep in touch, please keep SFFCU informed of email, address or phone number changes after you retire.

  • To prevent your account from becoming inactive, contact SFFCU or perform a transaction at least once per year.
When an employee leaves State Farm® as a retiree, they retain access to the same SFFCU membership benefits they had as an employee. That includes the ability to apply for loans.

SFFCU recommends retirees set up recurring loan payments through online banking or through their mobile app. If you do not have an online banking account, it’s easy to register.

Additional Loan Payment Options include:

  • Call Member Services Center at 1-888-521-5209 between the hours of 7:30am – 5:30pm CST , Monday – Friday, and complete ACH enrollment over the phone with a Credit Union Specialist.

  • Transfer funds from your Share Savings Account through online banking.

  • Set up loan payments from another financial institution using their online banking system. Below is the SFFCU information you will need:

    • Bank Name: State Farm Federal Credit Union
    Routing Number: 271176200
    Member Number & sub-account suffix: Use your 7-digit account number followed by your sub-account suffix number. Examples: 12345670100 or 12345675101.


  • Mail check payments.