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Press release: PrimeTrust expands footprint in east-central indiana


PrimeTrust Financial FCU is pleased to announce the expansion of our charter into Hamilton, Madison, Henry, and Hancock counties effective Feb 1, 2024

Press release: lorraine tomlin receives emerging leadership award


Lorraine Tomlin received the 2024 Emerging Leadership Award from the Indiana Credit Union League October 4,  during the League’s annual convention.  

Press release: Soup Crawl raises $23,200 for Second Harvest Food Bank



Soup Crawl 2024 raised $23,278.05 for Second Harvest’s The Big Idea initiative, which will help provide over 93,000 meals to  families in East Central Indiana.


Press release: PrimeTrust merges with Muncie Federal Credit Union


PrimeTrust Financial FCU and Muncie FCU are pleased to announce their merger, effective Nov 1, 2023. The credit unions will do business as PrimeTrust Financial FCU.
Adulting is Hard. PrimeTrust makes it easy

Adulting is hard: You're not alone


Striking out on your own as an adult can be a hectic – and often – emotional time in your life.

Adulting is hard...  In this blog we’ll discuss seven tips for managing your finances as you chart your own path forward.
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Small business spotlight: something's brewing in downtown Muncie


Jason Phillips and Bill Kerr had a dream. A dream to provide the residents of Muncie and beyond with high quality craft beer brewed locally at both the Guardian Brewing Company and the Heorot. 

Get Ahead of inflation - 4 steps to pay down debt

Banks and credit unions are different in many ways. In this blog we define what a credit union is, what our guiding principles are, and what sets us apart from other financial institutions. 

Small business spotlight: more than just a bookstore

Brian Swhier; the current owner of the Book Center, is passionate about keeping his father’s legacy alive.  Brian recalls working on this family business with many of his siblings as his father was determined to help the community learn and imagine. 

Read Brian's Story

Teens: ignite your finanancial future today


With our StartRight Checking account teens can gain a financial foundation while learning smart money management habits.

Also, review a few financial tips aimed at teenagers.
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Shared Branching: Primetrust is nationwide


Shared Branching allows credit unions to compete with Big Box Banks.

We're nicer and now... we're there, wherever you go.

Small business spotlight: A Team 




Jennifer Wilson tells the story of A Team Concessions and Catering, the impact the business has had on her, and her passion for community.

primetrust mini-golf mixer event provides support for casa program


The first annual Mini-Golf Mixer event allows for friendly competition between local businesses and community groups – all while supporting a local nonprofit.



Credit unions vs banks

What Makes a Credit Union?


Banks and credit unions are different in many ways. In this blog we define what a credit union is, what our guiding principles are, and what sets us apart from other financial institutions.