About Us

OUR MISSION

As a credit union, we are a member-owned, not-for-profit organization. This means we're focused on charging fewer fees while offering lower loan rates and higher returns on your deposits. Our mission is aimed at reinvesting in our community through a culture of volunteerism,  supporting local businesses and charities, and empowering upcoming generations through financial literacy resources.

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Our mission at Cyprus Credit Union is to be the most loved financial institution in Utah by improving the future of our employees and members while benefiting the community and environment.



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HOW WE LIVE OUR MISSION

 

EMPLOYEES

At Cyprus, employees are truly valued and appreciated. We foster a work environment that prioritizes professional growth, encourages collaboration, and builds camaraderie among team members. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in the competitive compensation and benefits packages we offer, which are designed to reward hard work and outstanding performance. We genuinely care about our employees' well-being and success, and we are dedicated to supporting their professional achievements every step of the way..

MEMBERS

Our dedication to our members means that we are fully invested in understanding their needs and committed to taking ownership in finding the best solutions for them. We strive to offer products and services that genuinely add value and enhance their lives. We are fully invested in and committed to going above and beyond, delivering exceptional service by providing the education, advice, and guidance our members need to achieve their financial goals.

COMMUNITY

We focus on reinvesting in our community through grants and volunteerism, supporting local businesses and charities, and empowering upcoming generations through financial literacy resources for students and schools. 

Cyprus Credit Union has made a $1 million commitment to financial literacy in Utah schools to ensure that Stukent, an immersive financial literacy tool, is available free of charge to every High School in Utah. 
This resource introduces students to financial literacy principles in an immersive, engaging way. Students get hands-on experience with skills like budgeting, paying bills, filing taxes, understanding credit, and much more.

Click here to see how we are helping Utah youth.

 

ENVIRONMENT

As an organization, we want to minimize our carbon footprint, promote green initiatives, and implement sustainable business processes. By being "All In" for the environment, we recycle, educate our employees on sustainable practices, and work to improve our natural environment for our employees, members, and community.

 

 


HOW WE STARTED

     Cyprus Credit Union made history as Utah’s first credit union on October 1, 1928. Its founding members were 22 employees of the Utah Copper Company, formed in 1903 to mine copper in what was formerly known as Bingham Canyon (located in the Oquirrh Mountains). With a credit union, copper company employees now had a communal space to build savings and pool their funds to lend to one another as needed.


1928 

William “Bill” Hook becomes the first president/CEO of Cyprus Credit Union. Cash is kept in a fireproof box on his desk at the Utah Copper Company’s Arthur Plant near Magna. Members are encouraged to save at least $1 per paycheck.  

1936 

The Utah Copper Company is purchased by Kennecott Copper Company. Cyprus continues operations on Kennecott property. Credit union board members are permitted to carry out responsibilities on company time. 

1944 

Muriel “Merl” Sandall is hired as Cyprus’ first full-time employee. She would later serve as Cyprus’ third president/CEO from 1966 to 1977.  

1959

Membership requirements modified to allow immediate family members of Kennecott employees to join Cyprus, the first change of many allowing a greater number of people to join the credit union.

1975

Cyprus purchases its first computer to replace the existing ledger system. Prior to this, accounts were organized by Kennecott payroll numbers. 

1980 

Cyprus offers checking accounts for the first time (then called “share draft accounts”). 


2008 

Cyprus membership surpasses 75,600. 

2019

Cyprus Credit Union’s assets reach $1 billion. 

2023 

Cyprus is ranked as one of the best credit unions to work for in the U.S.1 for the fourth year in a row and is named a “Best Credit Union in the State of Utah” by Forbes. 

TODAY

As the longest-serving credit union in Utah, Cyprus has a long history of service and commitment to our communities. Our member-owned, not-for-profit organization is dedicated to improving the financial lives of Utahns by offering a wide array of financial services, including home loans, everyday banking solutions, business resources, consumer lending, and investment services. “Your future is our future” is not just our motto, but a reminder that we all succeed when we invest in the future together.

1 2023 rankings by American Banker

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