Navigating Your Finances: Unveiling the Variances between Money Market Accounts and Standard Checking Accounts

February 28, 2024

Explore the key differences between Money Market Accounts and Standard Checking Accounts to make informed financial decisions. Understand their features, benefits, and ideal usage to choose the right account for your needs.

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Navigating Your Finances: Unveiling the Variances between Money Market Accounts and Standard Checking Accounts

February 28, 2024

Explore the key differences between Money Market Accounts and Standard Checking Accounts to make informed financial decisions. Understand their features, benefits, and ideal usage to choose the right account for your needs.

Mastering Financial Literacy: A Kid's Guide to Writing a Check

October 27, 2023

Learn the importance of check-writing in today's digital world, understand the components of a check, and follow our step-by-step guide to writing one. With tips on balancing your checkbook, avoiding common mistakes, and practical exercises for kids, this resource will help you or your child.

Buy Now Pay Later: The ‘BFF’ or ‘BFF’ (Best Financial Friend or Foe) for Credit Unions

October 27, 2023

Discover the pros and cons of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services this light-hearted yet informative guide. Learn how credit unions can be your financial mentor, helping you navigate the exciting world of BNPL responsibly. Find the right balance for a winning financial adventure!

Investing for the Future: Why Gen Z Should Consider Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

October 27, 2023

Discover the Benefits of Certificates of Deposit (CDs) for Gen Z. Learn about the safety, disciplined saving, guaranteed returns, and easy accessibility of CDs. Maximize your investment by diversifying and using laddering techniques. Start building your financial future today!

PRESS RELEASE: First Oklahoma is Constructing a New Headquarters in Glenpool, OK

First Oklahoma Federal Credit Union Celebrates 100 Years Anniversary with Launch of Tech-Forward Headquarters, Community-Focused Space. and Glenpool's only Credit Union.

Online Banking Update and Upgrade Coming on April 20, 2023

On April 20,2023 you will need to re-enroll in online banking in order to be able to access our new and improved online banking platform. To re-enroll in online banking, you will need to access our website and click the re-enrollment option below the log in box.

First Oklahoma FCU Debit and ATM Card System Upgrade

First Oklahoma Federal Credit Union is upgrading its Debit/ATM card system. All cardholders will receive a new card and enjoy enhanced security features. Learn more about the upgrade process and its benefits.

Financial Aid 101: Making College Cheaper

Make it easier -- and less expensive -- on yourself by earning free money to get into college with these financially helpful tips from First Oklahoma FCU!

Starting Your Emergency Savings Fund

November 16, 2021

Unforeseen costs hit everyone at one point or another. Having a safety fund set aside eases the financial and emotional burden of an emergency. Learn how much savings to have on hand and simple strategies to keep you well prepared for anything life throws your way.

How to Get Out of Debt

November 16, 2021

If you want to live a debt free life and stop borrowing money, opening lines of credit, and start lowering your monthly payments, this is a great starting point and a way to get your list of priorities in order.

Oklahoma Credit Unions celebrate raising over $4 Million for Oklahoma Children’s Hospitals

October 21, 2021

Since the children's miracle network started in 1997, a group of credit Unions in Oklahoma have now raised over $4,000,000 for children's hospitals in the state. Read more about how these funds will and are making a positive change in so many lives.

Avoiding Online Scams in the Digital Age

October 19, 2021

With the rise of the digital age, we’ve seen a lot of scams over the years. Scammers are getting smarter, trickier, and faster. In this article, we cover what the hot scams in 2022 are and how to avoid and report them.

Protecting Yourself Against Debit Card Fraud

September 29, 2021

There are several things people should know about using their debit cards nowadays. We cover everything from how to stay up-to-date with bank statements, paper statements, mobile apps, mobile banking, and online bill pays in this in-depth article.

Pros & Cons of Financing a Vehicle with a Dealer vs a Credit Union

September 29, 2021

When looking for an auto loan, credit union advantages far outweigh the benefits of used car lots. Loan applications are far easier and time-consuming and credit unions will work with you to help with your credit report, monthly payments, credit card reports, and more.

Credit Unions Versus Banks: What is the Difference

September 29, 2021

In this article, we make our case why credit union membership and credit union fees, rates, and rewards make them the clear choice over what banks offer.

How to Secure Your Online Banking

February 9, 2021

With upcoming changes and improvements to our online banking, it's important to update your login credentials before these changes take place. We've outlined exactly how to do that in this short article.

2021 First Oklahoma FCU Charity Golf Tournament

January 28, 2021

After missing a year due to the pandemic, we're excited to announce this year's tournament in August, 2021. We're excited to be bringing it back to the same location (Forest Ridge) and it's going to be bigger than ever.

Supervisory Committee Volunteer Needed

December 22, 2020

First Oklahoma FCU is looking for a Supervisory Committee Member! Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or auditing is helpful in carrying out your responsibilities for the audit and verification.

Lobby Closing

December 4, 2020

As COVID-19 cases surge in Oklahoma, our goal is to keep our members, employees, and community as safe as we can. Read this letter from our CEO, John Freeman.

Car Repo Stats

October 14, 2020

We've outlined some quick statistics and things to consider before you purchase a repossessed vehicle. There are certain things to consider before buy, and it's our mission to educate our members and community on financial decision making.

Branch Lobby to Reopen

Read our quick community update about our new lobby hours, sanizing efforts, and protection precautions we are enacting in order to keep our members and employees safe while returning to more normal business.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update

IMPORTANT UPDATE: as of March 20, 2020, the lobby will be closed, but the drive-through will remain open. The 97th annual meeting has be postponed until further notice

Is Balance Transferring a good idea?

February 24, 2020

In this article, we discuss the what, how and why for balance transfers to consolidate debt to help relieve financial burdens that having multiple payments can bring.

First Thoughts - First Quarter 2020

January 30, 2020

Get the latest updates about our accounts, our annual members meeting, this year's annual golf tournament, updates to our super saver's kids accounts and more in this quarter's member newsletter.

Is car loan refinancing right for you?

October 22, 2019

Refinancing an auto loan may not make sense all the time, but when it does it can make a meaningful impact on your financial well-being. In this money tip post we cover some of the times it may make sense to trade in some equity on your car loan.

Debt to income, your financial metric you’re ignoring

October 22, 2019

In this financial tip post, we cover the basics of the debt-to-income ratio. We discuss how it has an impact on you and your buying power. Don't miss opportunities from ignoring this key personal finance match.

The Cost of Bad Credit

October 10, 2019

Having bad credit can affect a lot of aspects of your life including getting a mortgage, new car and employment - yes your credit can affect your chances of getting a job. We cover what affects your credit score directly and how much in this quick post.

Holiday Spending Guide

October 10, 2019

Have you ever stood in a store or sat at your computer wondering what to get and/ or how much to spend on someone? In this post we break down the ranges of what you should spend on holiday presents for your acquaintances, close friends or significant others.

First Thoughts | 1st Quarter Newsletter

Catch up on credit union news, new offerings, and more. So far this year, we have donated $20,000 dollars to the children's hospital, enhanced our Super Hero Savers accounts, added cashback checking accounts and more. Check out all the latests stories here.

First Oklahoma Federal Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament

Our 7th annual golf tournament is here! Every year we host a fun filled day at Forest Ridge Golf Club in Broken Arrow that benefits the Children's Hospital at Saint Francis. Help us reach our goal of $20,000 this year by participating in this year's event!

Lost/Stolen Card: If you believe your FOKFCU ATM/Visa Check Card has been lost or stolen and it is after business hours, please call 800-472-3272

Contact

Phone: 918-582-1965
Fax: 918-592-7721
Toll Free: 1-800-843-9661
Automated Teller: 1-800-403-5901

Hours

Lobby:
Mon - Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm (Closed On Federal Holidays)
Drive Thru:
Mon - Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm (Closed On Federal Holidays)

Saturday: (Drive Thru Only)
9:00am to Noon

Headquarters

14912 S. Broadway St.
Glenpool, OK 74033
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NMLS: 446366

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