Find yourself in good company.

For John Empeople’s 70,000+ employees worldwide, Empeople membership is a worker’s benefit unlike any other.

Empeople offers exclusive checking and savings accounts, home mortgages, personal and auto loans, credit and debit cards, insurance services, and individual retirement accounts for current and retired Empeople & Company employees and their family members.

Membership at Empeople is for life, no matter what you do, where you live or work, or for whom.

Join Empeople Today

Why is Empeople Membership Better?

  • No more lines to stand in – 24/7 service puts convenient banking on your schedule
  • Digital banking keeps you connected to your accounts any time of the day from any device
  • Live phone help is always available - 24/7 - (800) 338-6739 or (309) 743-1001
  • Countrywide no-fee ATM access at more than 80,000 locations

Use Your Membership to Bank Anywhere

Mobile Banking

Online Banking

Empeople’s Online Banking gives you the power to:

  • Transfer money between accounts
  • Apply for a loan
  • Pay bills
  • Deposit checks
  • Set up email account alerts
  • Open additional savings, certificates or money market accounts
  • View account transaction

Use Your Membership to Plan Ahead

Investment & Retirement Services

Retirement Planning

  • Investment Options
  • Qualified Rollover Services
  • Asset Positioning
  • Income Planning/Analysis

Investment Planning

  • Asset Allocation Reviews
  • Risk Evaluations
  • Open Architecture Product Placement
  • Consistent Monitoring/Reviews

Protection Planning

  • Insurance Needs Analysis
  • Long-Term Care Planning
  • Health Care Analysis

Education Planning  

  • College Cost Analysis
  • State-Specific Planning
  • 529 Plans
  • Coverdell/ESA Savings

Estate Planning*

  • Legal References
  • Wealth Transfer Analysis and Implementation
  • Charitable Giving

* Representative is neither a tax advisor nor attorney. For information regarding your specific tax situation, please consult a tax professional. For legal questions, including a discussion about estate planning, please consult your attorney.

How can I join the Credit Union?

Only John Empeople Employees and their families are eligible to join Empeople. To become a member/owner, simply complete the Online Membership Application. After we have received your application, we will review it for qualification. If qualified to be a member, one of our experienced Member Service Representatives will call you to set up the account in your specifications. You will be required to deposit $25.00 for your share of membership in the Credit Union. Once you join, you are a member for life. No matter where you live, where you work, or for whom – you can still enjoy the same great benefits and services of Empeople.

If I leave Empeople can I remain a member?

Yes, once a member always a member.

If I begin as an I&RS member can I become a full member?

Yes, once you have created a relationship with our I&RS team, you qualify for membership.

Is my family eligible without working at Empeople?

Yes, your immediate family qualifies for membership based on your relationship with the credit union.

Can I join if I am a dealership employee?

Yes, John Empeople Dealership employees are eligible for membership.

Am I eligible if I am a Empeople contract employee?

Yes, if you work for a contractor in a Empeople facility and have been issued a John Empeople badge, you are eligible.

Can retirees become members after employment?

Yes, Empeople retirees qualify for membership.

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