Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union was established in 1951 by a group of volunteers dedicated to the cooperative philosophy of "people helping people". Under the sponsorship of the New York Branch of the Selfreliance Association of American Ukrainianswe are currently the oldest and largest Ukrainian Credit Union in the world with over 15,000 members and assets exceeding a billion dollars. 


Self Reliance New York FCU exists for its members’ benefit, constantly striving to:

  • Foster the ideals of cooperation and promote the financial well being and security of its members and through them the Ukrainian American community; 
  • Promote thrift, provide credit and quality financial products and services to meet members’ demands, in a professional, confidential and courteous manner; 
  • Safeguard its members’ assets by investing funds in a safe and sound manner that will strengthen its capital growth formation while providing a strong base for growth.