Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

What Legacy Community Federal Credit Union does

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union is a federally chartered, member-owned credit union headquartered at 1400 20th St South, Birmingham, Alabama, founded in 1955 as University Credit Union by UAB staff and renamed in 2006 after opening membership to the seven-county Greater Birmingham Metropolitan Area. The institution serves consumers, UAB students/faculty/staff/alumni under an official partnership that has been in place since the credit union's founding, and healthcare workers via branches and ATMs embedded in Baptist Health, St. Vincent's, and Brookwood Baptist facilities. Membership eligibility covers anyone who works, lives, worships, or attends school in Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, or Walker counties.

The credit union operates 11 owned branch locations, the Legacy Mobile Banking application (iOS/Android), Legacy Connect/Flashtalk online banking, Bill Pay (iPay), Remote Deposit Capture for mobile check deposit, and SavvyMoney-driven credit-score monitoring, with Plaid providing third-party data connectivity. The product shelf spans deposits (Share Savings, Incentive Savings at 5.00% APY on balances up to $1,000, Engage Checking at up to 2.00% APY on balances up to $15,000 with qualifications, Preferred Money Market with tiered APYs reaching 2.50%, Club Accounts, and Certificates/IRAs), consumer lending (Auto from 4.50% APR, Personal 9.75-12.75% APR, Home, Motorcycle/RV/ATV, Boat), and four VISA credit card products (Platinum Preferred at 8.90% APR, Platinum at 12.90%, Student at 12.90%, Shared Secured at 12.90%).

Revenue is generated primarily through net interest income on the loan portfolio and member deposits, supplemented by transaction and account fees, with the loan portfolio diversified across auto, personal, home, specialty vehicle, and credit card balances at APRs disclosed publicly on the website. Distribution is hybrid: direct branch and digital banking for owned acquisition, a community-led GTM anchored to the UAB partnership (including the 20-year, $4.2 million Legacy Pavilion naming rights agreement signed in 2017, the largest sponsorship in UAB history) and the Legacy for Good Foundation, plus shared-channel expansion via 40,000+ MoneyPass surcharge-free ATMs and 5,000+ CO-OP Shared Branch locations. On March 18, 2025, Legacy acquired First Community Bank for an undisclosed amount, extending its geographic and balance-sheet reach through a community-bank acquisition.

Name

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

Legal name

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

Website

https://legacycreditunion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union is a federally chartered, member-owned credit union founded in 1955, serving the seven-county Greater Birmingham, Alabama metropolitan area through 11 branches, digital banking, consumer lending, and deposit products, anchored by an official partnership with UAB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Credit Union Banking

NAICS

Credit Unions (52213), Credit Unions (522130), Depository Credit Intermediation (5221)

SIC

Savings Institution, Federally Chartered (6035), National Commercial Banks (6021)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Credit Unions (Retail/Consumer Focus) (FSABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employer/Occupational Credit Unions (FSABAEAB), Cooperative Banks (Member-Owned Commercial/Retail) (FSABAEAF), Bank & Credit Union Personal Loans (Unsecured Installment) (FSAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Community credit union
• Consumer banking services
• Deposit accounts lending
• Mortgage auto loans
• Member-owned cooperative

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interest Income on Loans: Primary revenue stream generated from interest charged on loans including auto loans, home loans, personal loans, and credit cards. Rates are disclosed as variable based on creditworthiness and loan type, with APRs ranging from approximately 4.50% for new vehicle loans to 12.75% for longer-term personal loans.
2. Interest Income on Deposits: Earnings on member deposits through share accounts, money markets, and certificates of deposit. The credit union pays interest (APY) on savings and provides tiered rates based on deposit amounts.
3. Fee Income: Fees associated with various account services including potential charges for insufficient funds, stop payments, paper statements, and other account-related services as disclosed in fee schedules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union is a federally chartered, member-owned credit union that provides retail banking and lending products to consumers in the Greater Birmingham Metropolitan Area. Its core offerings include share savings and checking accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, auto loans, home loans, personal loans, and VISA credit cards. Members access these products through 11 branch locations, mobile and online banking platforms, and a national network of surcharge-free ATMs and shared branches.

Product overview

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union offers a comprehensive suite of traditional banking products and services through its member-owned credit union model. The core offering consists of digital banking platforms including Legacy Mobile Banking (iPhone/Android apps), Online Banking (Legacy Connect/Flashtalk), Bill Pay, and Remote Deposit Capture services. Lending products include Auto Loans, Home Loans, Personal & Lifestyle Loans, Motorcycle/RV/ATV Loans, and Boat Loans. Credit offerings include VISA Platinum Preferred, VISA Platinum, Student VISA, and Shared Secured VISA cards. Deposit products encompass Share Savings, Incentive Savings, Certificate & IRA Accounts, Club Accounts, Preferred Money Market, and checking accounts (Everyday Checking and Engage Checking). The company also operates the Legacy For Good Foundation as a community-focused sub-brand. All products are accessible through physical branch locations in the Greater Birmingham Metropolitan Area and digital banking channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Legacy for Good Foundation: A 501(c)(3) Public Charity created in July 2010 by employees of Legacy Credit Union and community members. The foundation's mission is 'Do Something Good Today,' aiding individuals in immediate need and supporting local non-profits in the Greater Birmingham area.

Products and services

• Everyday Checking Free consumer checking account with no minimum balance and no monthly fees, designed for UAB students and general members, including features like free ATM access and early direct deposit.
• Engage Checking Interest-earning consumer checking account offering up to 2.00% APY on balances up to $15,000 when monthly qualifications are met, with 0.00% APY above that threshold or when qualifications are not satisfied.
• Share Savings Account Primary share savings account that establishes credit union membership, paying tiered dividends from 0.10% APY on smaller balances to 0.50% APY at $100,000 and above.
• Incentive Savings Account High-yield savings account paying 5.00% APY on balances up to $1,000 and 0.25% APY on amounts above $1,000.
• Club Accounts Goal-oriented consumer savings accounts such as vacation or holiday savings paying 0.10% APY on all balances.
• Certificate & IRA Accounts Term share certificates and Individual Retirement Accounts with terms from 91 days to 60 months and APYs ranging from 2.50% to 3.65%.
• Preferred Money Market Money market account for consumers offering tiered rates up to 2.50% APY on balances of $100,000 and above.
• Auto Loans New and used vehicle financing for consumer members with terms up to 84 months and APRs starting at 4.50% on 2023-2025 models.
• Home Loans Mortgage and home financing for consumer members including purchase, refinance, and home equity options.
• Personal & Lifestyle Loans Unsecured personal loans for consumer members with terms up to 60 months and APRs starting at 9.75%.
• Motorcycle/RV/ATV Loans Specialized consumer vehicle financing for motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles with terms up to 84 months.
• Boat & Personal Watercraft Loans Marine financing for consumer members purchasing boats and personal watercraft with terms up to 84 months.
• VISA Platinum Preferred Consumer credit card for qualified members with a 8.90% APR offering standard card functionality.
• VISA Platinum Standard consumer credit card with a 12.90% APR and standard credit card features.
• Student VISA Consumer credit card designed for students to establish credit history, with a 12.90% APR and no annual fee.
• Shared Secured VISA Secured consumer credit card with a 12.90% APR, backed by a deposit in the member's share savings account.
• Legacy Mobile Banking Mobile banking application for iPhone and Android that allows consumer members to manage accounts, deposit checks via Remote Deposit Capture, transfer funds, pay bills, and control debit cards.
• Online Banking (Legacy Connect/Flashtalk) Web-based online banking platform for consumer members enabling balance inquiries, loan applications, account management, fund transfers, bill payment, and digital debit card controls.
• Bill Pay (iPay) Online bill payment service for consumer members that schedules single or recurring payments to payees via electronic funds transfer or paper check with confirmation numbers and payment history tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.00% APY on Incentive Savings balances up to $1,000
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2017Legacy Credit Union has maintained an official partnership with UAB since 1955 as the original University Credit Union. The partnership includes a 20-year, $4.2 million naming rights agreement for the Legacy Pavilion and Football Operations Center (2017), making it the largest sponsorship in UAB history. Legacy serves as the Official Credit Union of UAB, providing exclusive banking services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The partnership includes the Craft Your Legacy Scholarship ($2,500 annually to a UAB student), donations to the University, and Legacy Member Rewards discounts for UAB employees.
• CO-OP Credit Unions / Shared Branch NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCO-OP Shared Branches provides access to 5,000+ shared branch locations nationwide, enabling Legacy members to conduct deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, transfers, and other transactions at participating credit unions, giving them more direct access to their money than traditional bank customers.
• MoneyPasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoneyPass ATM network partnership provides Legacy members access to surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. Legacy Engage Checking account holders receive surcharge reimbursements up to $6 per cycle when qualifications are met.
• SavvyMoney, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSavvyMoney provides credit score and credit report access as part of Legacy's digital banking platform. The service continuously obtains credit reports, verifies identity, provides financial education, and invites members to apply for products. This is a soft pull that does not affect credit scores.
• Baptist Health / Brookwood Baptist Medical CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegacy maintains branch and ATM locations inside or near Baptist Health facilities including the Princeton branch and Brookwood Baptist Medical Center ATM, serving healthcare workers and patients with convenient banking access.
• St. Vincent's Health SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegacy maintains ATM locations at St. Vincent's East and St. Vincent's Hospital, providing banking access for healthcare workers and visitors at these facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Regions Bank: Large regional commercial bank headquartered in Birmingham with dominant retail deposit and consumer lending share across Legacy's 7-county service area. Competes for the same member/customer base across checking, auto, and mortgage products.
• PenFed Credit Union: Large national credit union with broad consumer lending, credit card, and digital banking products. Demonstrates the operating model and scale ceiling relevant to Legacy's cooperative, full-service offering.
• Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU): One of the largest U.S. credit unions with broad consumer banking offerings, comparable in product breadth (auto, mortgage, credit cards, savings, digital) but at materially greater scale than Legacy.
• Navy Federal Credit Union: Largest U.S. credit union, serving a defined affinity group with a national branch and ATM network and comprehensive product suite. Relevant benchmark for affinity-group cooperative banking scale and digital capabilities.

Direct peers

• Alabama Credit Union: Statewide Alabama credit union headquartered in Tuscaloosa. Direct competitor in consumer deposits, auto lending, and mortgage products within overlapping Alabama geographies.
• APCO Employees Credit Union: Alabama-headquartered credit union serving employees of partner companies and the broader community. Direct peer operating in the same Birmingham market with similar personal banking, lending, and digital product offerings.
• Listerhill Credit Union: Alabama-based community credit union with North Alabama origins but expanding Birmingham-area presence. Direct peer with similar full-service retail offering and member-owned cooperative model.
• America's First Federal Credit Union: Alabama-based community credit union serving the Birmingham region and broader state. Direct competitor with overlapping geographic footprint, similar member-owned model, comparable deposit and consumer loan products.
• University of Alabama Federal Credit Union: University-affiliated Alabama credit union serving UA students, faculty, and alumni. Closely analogous to Legacy's UAB affiliation model, with similar member segments, digital offerings, and community-rooted branding.

Emerging players

• Alliant Credit Union: Large digital-first credit union offering nationwide membership with competitive deposit and loan rates. Increasingly competes for Legacy's members on rate and digital UX regardless of geography, especially for digitally native UAB students and alumni.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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