Welcome, MNA Nurses
You spend your days caring for others. You deserve a financial partner who cares for you. Founded by healthcare professionals in 1953, Associated Healthcare Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that has served the healthcare community for the last 73 years.
Trusted Banking for MNA Nurses

Bank where you belong.
Not Just Another Credit Union. Your Healthcare Credit Union.
Created by healthcare workers for healthcare workers, AHCU is your trusted financial community where your needs come first.
Emergency Savings Fund When You Need it Most.
Starting a new job is a great time to review your financial well-being, determine your goals, and set yourself up for success. Associated Healthcare Credit Union (AHCU) has partnered with the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) to ensure that you can start saving as early as your first paycheck.
- Cover a sudden loss of income
- Funded by a portion of your direct deposit
- No restrictions on use of purpose
- Peace of mind for you and your family
Emergency Savings Fund FAQ’s
Who is AHCU and where are their locations?
We are a not-for-profit financial institution started in 1953 by local healthcare workers and have stayed true to our healthcare roots ever since. We offer products and services tailored specifically for healthcare employees, with 5 locations in MN and thousands of locations available across the nation via Co-Op Shared Branching.
Who is eligible to join?
By being a part of the MNA, you are automatically eligible for membership. Additionally, we welcome anyone who is employed by a healthcare organization in Minnesota and their family members. Once you join, your family members are eligible too!
How does this benefit me?
1 in 3 Americans do not have an emergency savings and of those who do, around 40% couldn’t cover a $400 expense. All of us can benefit from having an emergency savings account!
What can I use this Emergency Savings Account for?
There are no limitations on how you use these funds. The intent is for an emergency – like a sudden loss of income due to a strike.
What are the offer details?
AHCU will deposit a $50 bonus into your new savings account to jumpstart your fund!
Can anyone use the promo code MNA50?
The promo code is a specific bonus for new and current MNA nurses only.
Can I take advantage of any other banking products or services too?
Yes! Once you join the credit union, you can access all of our benefits such as competitive rates on auto and home loans, rewards checking accounts, credit cards with no annual fees, special offers for students and much more.
Elevate your Financial Wellness
Special Perks and Discounts for MNA Nurses
Open a New Member Savings Account and Receive $50
Open a savings account with $10 or more. If you are a new member, we will deposit $50.* Use Promo Code MNA50 when you apply.
Click here to get started.
* When you deposit $10 into your new AHCU Savings Account, we will deposit $50.
Join a Caring Credit Union
Our main goal is to take care of the financial needs of our members. We are committed to providing affordable, individualized service to healthcare professionals and their families.
When you open your membership below, using the Join Today button, make sure you use Promo Code: MNA50
Refer a Coworker or Family Member to AHCU!
If you’re happy with the competitive rates and friendly service you receive at AHCU, refer a new member and help them enjoy the same great experience.
If you know family members or co-workers who might be interested, spread the word and let them discover the benefits of membership.
New members must be 18 years or older and meet membership qualifications.
Three Easy Steps to Join
Financial Wellness Starts Here
What sets us apart is our exclusive focus on healthcare professionals and staff. We recognize the unique challenges you face and understand that your schedules don’t always align with traditional banking hours. That’s why we provide 24/7 access to your accounts through various convenient options.
- Online Banking – Check balances, view transactions, transfer funds, and more.
- Bill Pay – Electronically pay onetime or recurring bills with ease.
- eStatements – We store up to 84 months of eStatements available 24/7.
- AHCU Mobile App – Check balances, receive alerts, make loan payments, and more.
- Remote Deposit Capture – Deposit checks 24/7 using our mobile app.
- AHCU Card Manager App (for our debit and credit cards) View transactions, make credit card payments, turn card off or on with the swipe of your finger, let us know when you’ll be travelling and where to, report card lost or stolen, and more.
- Electronic Document Signing – Documents come to your phone, table or PC securely.
- Heartline (telephone banking) – Transfer funds, check balances, review transactions and more.
- My Financial Pul$e – Bring all of your financial accounts together in one secure place.
Today, AHCU proudly serves over 13,000 members and manages over $150,000,000 in assets. With 5 full-time branches and 52 additional Shared Branches in the Twin Cities metro area, you can easily make deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments. Plus, as part of a nationwide ATM network, we offer access to over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the U.S.




