Benchmark Federal Credit Union Celebrates 85th Anniversary! As the only federal credit union to serve Chester County exclusively, we’re honored to be celebrating 85 years of serving our members and the community. To mark this milestone, we’re sharing a series of member-exclusive offers, as well as outreach to our community.
- Ultimate Account Package – Earn 3.00% APY** on both your Saver & Checking Account Balances! No hidden feesand you can earn monthly rewards of a $10 cash bonus deposited into your Checking and up to $10 ATM fee reimbursements.
- Refer a Friend & Earn Up to $500* in Cash Bonuses – No registration necessary! Existing members simply log into your secure home banking or mobile banking dashboard and scroll to locate the Refer-A-Friend Tile…then start referring and earning bonuses!
- May 4th – Benchmark FCU will help HCA celebrate their 25 years of service to the community by being a sponsor of the Health Care Access 25th Community Celebration at Reeves Park, offering an afternoon of food trucks, music, and family fun activities.
- May 9th – To show our support for the advancement of women and girls in our community, Benchmark FCU will be a sponsor at The Fund for Women & Girls “Inspiring Change” Breakfast.
- May 18th – Benchmark FCU will sponsor The Arc of Chester County’s Bubble Walk & Fun Day, to raise funds for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- For the 3rd consecutive year, Benchmark FCU donated 20 smart tablets to middle school finalists in the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry’s Civics Bee. In addition, we sponsored the 13th Annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference for an 11th consecutive year!
And did you know that before 1989, Benchmark FCU had a different name? Here are a couple of fun facts about Benchmark FCU:
March 1940 – Origination of WYBRO Federal Credit Union, serving the financial needs of employees and family of John Wyeth & Brothers, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA).
September 1983 – Merged with WYCHESTER Federal Credit Union (West Chester, PA).
1988 – Merged with WYETTA Federal Credit Union (Marietta, PA).
November 1989 – Changed our name from WYBRO to Benchmark Federal Credit Union.
1991 – Relocated our main office to a standalone facility in West Chester, PA while maintaining branches within Wyeth facilities.
September 1992 – Merged with A.H.P Employees Federal Credit Union (New York & Virginia).
August 1998 – Added employees of Solgar Vitamin & Herb Company, Inc. to Benchmark’s Field of Membership.
November 2008 – Relocated our main office to 1522 McDaniel Drive, West Chester (intersection of Rt 3 & 352).
October 2010 – Opened our second standalone branch, located in Great Valley Corporate Park until closing in August 2017.
March 2011 – Went from a single-sponsor to a Multi SEG (Select Employee Group) charter, expanding our field of membership and credit union services to more employees.
April 2015 – Became a Community Charter serving all of Chester County. Now anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Chester County, PA is eligible to join Benchmark Federal Credit Union.
June 2016 – Opened two new branches within Chester County: Downtown West Chester located at 323 E. Gay Street and Phoenixville located at 785 Starr Street.
September 2021 – Named “Business of the Year” by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.
April 2024 – Title sponsored West Chester’s 225th Birthday Parade, continuing a tradition of supporting hundreds of community events across the region for 85 years.
*BFCU members can earn up to $500 annually for membership or lending referrals. Referred member must meet all eligibility requirements prior to bonuses being paid to either party. Please allow 30 days for delivery of your reward bonuses after completing all offer requirements.
**APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APYs current as of 1/1/2025. This is a variable rate account, so the yield is subject to change at the Credit Union’s discretion without prior notice. For complete details and account qualifications, please visit our website at www.benchmarkfcu.org.