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Our History

Founded in 1951 as TRW Federal Credit Union, Alabama ONE began with a simple mission: to empower members with the resources they need to build strong financial futures. Over the decades, we evolved from serving a single employer group into a statewide financial cooperative, now proudly serving more than 97,000 members across 58 of Alabama’s 67 counties.

Headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama ONE has grown to over $1.4 billion in assets and offers a full suite of financial solutions—from personal and business banking to wealth management and insurance services. Our commitment to innovation and community impact drives everything we do.

Annual membership meetings are held to give progress reports, elect a board of directors, a supervisory committee, and conduct credit union business. The board of directors appoints committees to oversee the credit union. All board members and committee members are volunteers and receive no compensation for their service.

In 2020, Alabama ONE welcomed Alabama Rural Electric Credit Union, organized in 1969 to serve the 23 Alabama Rural Electric Cooperatives, their employees, and members across Alabama. Together, Alabama ONE and ARECU, in both services offered and geographic presence, offer an unparalleled field of membership and opportunities to serve communities across Alabama.

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Additional Branch Network Expansion

What started as one branch has expanded into 31 locations statewide, ensuring convenient access for our members. Recent growth highlights include:

  • First Bank of Linden – Acquired in 2021, Alabama ONE created a Marengo branch as well as opening additional branches in Alberta and Lake View that same year.
  • First Bank of Wadley – Acquired in 2023, included 5 branches in Roanoke, Wadley, Goodwater, Hollis Crossroads, and Rockford in East Central Alabama.
  • Brewton Mill Federal Credit Union and McIntosh Chemical Federal Credit Union – Merged with Alabama ONE in 2023 creating branches in Brewton and McIntosh, AL
  • Continued expansion in communities such as Millbrook, Demopolis, Pike Road, Valley, Dothan and Samson in 2023 and 2024, reinforcing our commitment to rural areas.  
  • Valley Branch – Opened June 2025 at 3202 20th Ave., Valley, AL, bringing Alabama ONE’s services to East Central Alabama and supporting local businesses and families with personalized financial solutions.  

Alabama ONE is now a statewide franchise in Alabama. Alabama ONE provides a unique offering of consumer and commercial-related products, as well as wealth management and an in-house insurance agency. Alabama ONE is dedicated to giving members the resources they need to build the strong financial future they deserve. 

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Mission & Values

Alabama ONE will be a partner to the members and community we serve by maintaining a foundation of trust, a commitment to service and a desire to promote financial security for all.

It is no secret to say that most checking accounts are kind of the same. They are one of the primary tools for managing your finances. What makes a checking account different, though, is who offers it. How easy do they make it? How much do they charge you for it? What limitations do they put on it?
Our checking account is free. Online Banking is free. The e-ONE mobile app is free. There are no minimum balances and you even get a free debit card.

About Alabama ONE 

Alabama ONE Credit Union, headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has been serving members since its charter in 1951 as the TRW Federal Credit Union. Today, Alabama ONE is a thriving financial cooperative with over $1.4 billion in assets and 31 branches statewide. Serving more than 97,000 members across Alabama, the credit union offers membership to individuals and businesses associated with 23 Alabama Rural Electric Cooperatives, covering approximately 58 of 67 counties in Alabama. Alabama ONE provides a comprehensive suite of financial products and services, including consumer, business, agricultural, and mortgage-related offerings, as well as wealth management and full-service insurance solutions. The credit union is dedicated to empowering its members with the resources they need to build a strong financial future.

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