We have a Planned System Maintenance scheduled from 10pm on Saturday, April 20th to 4am on Sunday, April 21st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Forget generic plastic, go wild! Nicknames, teams, or just a sprinkle of you – personalize your Altura cards with a second line and make them truly yours.
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Six decades of unwavering service, six decades of dreams realized. Altura’s legacy is etched throughout Riverside County.

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Building stronger futures, brick by brick and lesson by lesson, Altura fuels community through volunteerism.

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Boost your savings, boost your luck! Altura rewards $1,500 to two lucky savers every quarter – could you be next?

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Credit Unions are financial cooperatives because they are owned by their members. Each member has an ownership share in the credit union.

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How Do I Know if I’m Ready for a Credit Card?

Starting to build credit at an early age is important, but it’s not for everyone. If you’re not going to use your credit card responsibly, it’s better that you don’t open a credit card at all. You are probably ready for a credit card if you:

  • Make and stick to a budget
  • Resist impulse buys
  • Have a basic understanding of finances
  • Have a job (even if it’s part-time)
  • Ask questions when you don’t understand things