Current Specials & Promotions

Limited Time Promotions

Gift a College Saver CD

For a limited time, when you open a college saver CD you can print your own customized certificate to present as a meaningful gift this holiday season. Click for full details.

 

Fee Free Visa Gift Cards

Get into the holiday spirit with fee-free Visa gift cards this November and December! Enjoy more giving with no activation fees—perfect for gifts, celebrations, and everything in between. Don’t miss out! Promotion ends December 31st!

 

Refer A Friend. Get $50.

Spread the credit union love by telling all your eligible friends & family members to join Gulf Coast Educators FCU. When they open their new account & checking account, and completes 15 debit card transactions within their first 45 days of membership, you’ll both get $50! Click for full details and qualifications.

 

0% APR* for 6 Months

Pay no interest for 6 months on all purchases with a new GCEFCU credit card, and a low rate after that. Click for full details.

 

Season of Surprises Sweepstakes

Starting November 1st to December 20th, 2024, if you use your GCEFCU debit card for in store or online purchases, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win $250. Each week is a new chance to win! Click for full details

 

Smart Start Checking

Give the gift of Financial Independence! Along with good financial habits, from November 1st-December 31st, when you open a New Student Checking, and deposit $25, we will match it. Click for full details.

 

Scholarships

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union awards scholarships annually in the amount of $500.00 per semester for 4 years – a total of $4,000.00 – to four qualified students selected from applicants within our membership. Click for full details.

 

Annual Meeting

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union’s 77th Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm CST. Click for full details.

 

Ongoing Promotions

Skip-A-Pay

Take a break from making loan payments and get some extra cash by skipping your loan payment(s) for one month. Simply log into online banking, submit a Skip-A-Pay request, and we will advance the current due date on your loan by one month for $25 per loan, giving you plenty of extra cash. Click learn more for full details and qualifications.

No Payments for 90 Days

When you finance your new or used vehicle with GCEFCU, you won’t have to make your first car payment for 90 days. Love your car but not your payment? That’s ok – If you financed your last vehicle at another lender, it’s not too late to change your mind and refinance with Gulf Coast Educators FCU for less. Plus, you can defer making your first payment on your refinanced loan for 30, 60, or 90 days. Click learn more for full details and qualifications.

Loan Discounts

When you finance your auto loan with GCEFCU, you may qualify for additional loan rate discounts. Click learn more for full details and qualifications.

Texas Educators Rewards Credit Card

The Texas Educators Rewards Credit Card is available to all school employees in Texas. Enjoy a lower interest rate and earn rewards as you shop.

Educator Mortgage

If you are a teacher or school employee looking to buy a home, you are in luck. With a Gulf Coast Educators FCU Teacher Mortgage, you can finance your new home up to 103%, with no down payment or PMI required. Click learn more for full details and qualifications.

New CD Updates

We’re excited to announce new updates to our Term Share Certificates! Now, you can open a CD with a minimum deposit of just $100 and enjoy the flexibility to add more funds at any time. Start saving today with this convenient, accessible way to grow your earnings! Click for full details.

More Special Perks

Insurance Services

Get a free quote online to lower your insurance with Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Services, LLC. Get a quote for auto, homeowners, renters, boat, motorcycle, umbrella, and more.

Investment Services

Schedule a no-obligation appointment to meet with your advisor and gain valuable information on financial planning topics. Click to learn more.

Free Credit Report

Our credit monitoring tool, SavvyMoney, is available within online banking. It breaks down and grades each section of your report on payment history, credit usage, total balances, credit age, and recent credit. SavvyMoney tells you why your grade is what it is and how to improve it to increase your score.

VISA Offers & Perks

Enjoy discounts from VISA when you use your GCEFCU debit card at participating retailers.

Discount Tickets

One of the many perks to being a GCEFCU member is that you get access to discounted tickets to local theme parks, museums, and events. To access the discount ticket page, click learn more.

VISA Purchase Alerts

Set up alerts on your Visa debit and credit card transactions and get near real-time transaction notifications to help you identify possible fraudulent activities.