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I am very thankful that I have Eric Pseat as my premier banker. He is knowledgeable, responsive, caring and super helpful. I have been with First Tech (formerly the HP Credit Union) for decades.... See more
Mitzi Macias at First Tech in Portland area is amazing. Sh e is truly dedicated to her clients- she has no concept of "bankers hours" making her super responsive to clients needs. Highly recommend!
Been working with Samantha Martin for the last few years. Samantha is always so kind and helps us whenever we need with speed and ease. The process with FTCU is always as smooth as one can hope for.... See more
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About First Tech - Premier Rewards Banking
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Not-for-profit, member-owned, and committed to your financial wellbeing.
First Tech Federal Credit Union has more than 70 years of experience serving the tech community. We're more than just banking—we're a financial partner for life. No matter what's next on your roadmap, we're here to help every step of the way.
Why choose First Tech?
- One of the largest credit unions in the country
- Money.com’s Best Credit Unions for three years running (2022-2024)
- 2022 American Banker Best Customer Experience (4th in the nation)
- A CNN Best Home Improvement Loan pick for fast funding (February 2024)
- Best Health Savings Accounts by Forbes (February 2024)
- Best Small Personal Loans for fast funding by CNN (February 2024)

Convenience
Access your money and get the help you need easily. With dozens of First Tech locations, more than 5,600 Co-Op branches, 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs, online banking and mobile apps—we have the tools you need to make your banking life easy.
Innovation
First Tech was founded by the visionaries of the tech industry, and that spirit endures today. We serve the world’s most forward-thinking companies—along with their employees and families—with smart digital banking solutions and financial expertise.
Advocacy
As a credit union, we put people over profit. We're committed to strengthening your financial future and improving the communities we serve.
Service
Our members are our only shareholders, which means your success is our success. We offer a wide range of individualized financial services to help members do more with their money.
Security
First Tech keeps you protected 24/7. All checking, savings and money market accounts are insured up to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and we employ round-the-clock fraud monitoring, top-notch web encryption and strong member protections.

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Northeast Dawson Creek Drive 5100, 97124, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
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Tens of thousands of dollars thanks to Emilee at premier banking
I married into First Tech. Little did I know how pleasant banking could be. But it wasn't until we became premier bankers and had Emilee Gutierrez as our contact that we became passionate fans of First Tech. We had been premier bankers at Wells Fargo so we had pretty much no expectation of any help whatsoever. Emilee is amazing. She is responsive, incredibly smart, and wanted to put our money to work for us. Money that was sitting there doing nothing, she put into different services that fit within our schedule for when we needed to access more funds. She single-handedly earned us tens of thousands of dollars. I am forever grateful for her being so passionate about helping premier members.
We happily signed our kids up for accounts and now the whole family is First Tech forever.

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Intro to Premiere Rewards Banking - Emilee Gutierrez
Working with Emilee Gutierrez today was fantastic. She explained Premier Rewards Banking, and what the program is about. She made the conversation very personable and I feel very comfortable working with her. She answered all of my questions, and made mention of any other questions that come up to not hesitate to contact her. This should be good going forward. Thanks Terry Jensen

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Hong Vo is awesome to work with!
My mother and myself worked with Hong Vo at First Tech and he was excellent. He was incredibly helpful to my elderly mom to understand her accounts and explained all the products that are offered through First Tech. He made her feel very comfortable! I appreciated how patient he was explaining everything to us!

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Christopher Ray is wonderful
Christopher Ray is my Premier Financial Representative, and he has been exceptional to work with. He is a wonderful person who approaches every conversation with patience and genuine care. Christopher takes the time to thoroughly analyze your financial situation and consistently identifies opportunities that not only meet your needs but often exceed your expectations.
He is also incredibly attentive. Christopher remembers every detail you share with him and proactively reminds you of important dates so you never miss an opportunity. His thoughtfulness and professionalism make the entire experience both reassuring and rewarding.

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It was helpful to have a knowledgeable…
It was helpful to have a knowledgeable person review my savings account and CD's with the goal of obtaining the highest yields on those accounts.

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Best Banking Experience
My experience with the banking has always been great and 5 star service. Highly recommended.

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I really appreciate how the entire team came together to help me.
I really appreciate how the entire team came together and helped me reach my financial goals.
Emilee Gutierrez helped me identify the right CD's and tools to help me earn significant interest & Tommy Jensen going above and beyond by recommending a more effective credit card & putting me in touch with Emiliee. I look forward to working with Shiela and Kris over the next few weeks to identify other opportunities to help me maximize my savings. I appreciate the friendly, proactive and collaborative approach.

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Great experience!
Luba Kyrychenko is a great Premier Financial Representative. She is very proactive and follows up with me on investments and upcoming offers at First Tech. I sincerely appreciate her partnership.

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Vantana Cormick has been a pleasure to…
Vantana Cormick has been a pleasure to work with as my personal banker. She's helped me strategically ladder and structure CDs so as to maximize my yield, she's smart and listens to my needs well. She's also very prompt in responding via email.

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Decade of membership receiving great service
I’ve been a member for over 35 years, and the financial support I recently received from Hong Vo has truly been exceptional. Hong provided both short‑term and long‑term guidance with clarity, patience, and genuine care. His expertise always makes a meaningful difference, and I feel supported every step of the way. After decades as a member, it’s service like this that continues to reinforce my trust and appreciation.

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Ranu Lamba was very helpful
Ranu Lamba was very efficient, responsive, and seamless execution —she helped us set up our trust account quickly with no hassle. Thank you, Ranu. We appreciate you.

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Christopher Ray was very helpful and is…
Christopher Ray was very helpful and is extremely knowledgeable about his job.
He promptly responds to my calls and willingly offers advice. Christopher is aligned with my financial goals both short term and long term.
Christopher is great to work with.

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My only regret about First Tech is that…
My only regret about First Tech is that I did not become a member sooner. Not only are there services great their people are wonderful. Shout out for Darnell at the Nimbus branch and MUCH thanks to Ed Richardson in Fort Collins CO. Fantastic place to bank with.

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Rating the First Tech. Fed. C. U.Premier Financial Rep. Program
I was so thankful when Emilee Guitierrez texted us and offered her professional assistance with our banking and financial needs. It has/is a pleasure working with Emilee G., she is professional and keeps us up to date with our financial needs. If it had not been for Emilee Guitierrez and your Premier Financial Rep. position, we would not have investments with First Federal Tech. Thank you.

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I had multiple questions about my…
I had multiple questions about my account, FDIC levels etc and sent an email to Benny Mirsan requesting a morning call. Benny called as requested and had answers to all my questions. A great professional!

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Shaveta Sharma was prompt and…
Shaveta Sharma was prompt and professional

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Benny Mersen has helped me with premier…
Benny Mirsan has helped me with premier banking needs .Truly appreciate is help.

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Eileen Alvarez
I have worked with Eileen Alvarez for several years and she is very responsive, friendly and thorough. I highly recommend Eileen and First Tech Fed.

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Premier rewards Banking - Amber Fish
Amber very quickly understood our needs and upgraded our accounts exactly as promised and all behind the scenes so the process was smooth and transparent.
Amber also clearly explained to us the process in advance and answered questions after completion.
I have banked with First Tech for 36 years now and still feels like the smaller "HP Federal Credit Union" back in the day, but with more features and services.
I highly recommend First Tech, their programs, and now our dedicated Premier Rewards Banking Representative.

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Outstanding service
I can't say enough good things about Eileen Alvaraz at First Tech Federal Credit Union.
Throughout the years I have been working with her, she has consistently provided outstanding service, always exceeding my expectations.

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