Celebrating 90 years of service
Growing with Tampa Bay
GTE Financial is proud and excited to celebrate 90 Years of serving the Tampa Bay community! Locally born in 1935 during the Great Depression to serve the General Telephone Electronics employees, Tampa’s population was a little over 100,000 and St. Petersburg, just 40,000. In the 1920s and 30s, the Gandy Bridge opened as a marvel of engineering, Cigar City production lines were hopping and destinations like the Vinoy and Don CeSar hotels, the Coliseum, Florida Theater, and the University of Tampa added culture and prestige to the area. Now, in 2025, Tampa is ranked one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation with over 3.3 million residents, fueled by economic diversity and quality of life. GTE Financial is proud to be a locally-owned and operated not-for-profit credit union, focused on providing affordable, secure, and innovative financial products to over 230,000 amazing members. Thank you for 90 years of ‘going beyond money’ together!
We've got your back
90th anniversary specials
90th anniversary member referrals! Earn even more
As a special thank you for being a loyal member, earn $45 when you refer a friend, and they can earn $45 too! Unlimited!
Introducing the 15/15 ARM anniversary home loan
If homeownership is your dream, GTE created a new loan to make it happen! Enjoy a lower rate that cannot change for 15 years.
Earn more on your savings! Open an account online
One way GTE gives back is by offering higher yields on our deposit products. Shop some of the best yields in the country.
Give your kids the gift of an account with financial perks
With our Anniversary Youth Accounts, earn rewards with free education for the whole family + enjoy safe starter accounts.
Free financial education for all! No membership needed
At GTE, we provide free + fun youth and family financial education online, even if you are not a member!
Service worth celebrating
Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2024
Loved for our service, GTE is rated 4.8/5.0 in member satisfaction surveys
30,000+ Free ATMs, free debit card and free bill pay
Extended service hours 7 days a week | 361 days | 7am to 8pm
It's always been about people-helping-people
Members give back
Homeownership tips
Pay with your points
GTE Financial difference
We strive to be the only financial partner you need!
Between banks, new fintechs, and digital startups these days, not all of these options are created equal or have your best interests in mind.
Opened in 1935, GTE Financial is not a venture start-up or a publicly traded institution that may prioritize profit over people. We are a local, community-centric credit union you can count on.
- Protecting your savings: Federally insured deposits.
- Member-owned: Your interests direct our products and services.
- Non-for-profit: The more we earn, the more we can return with lower rates, higher yields, less fees and new products.
- Community-focused: Locally owned and operated, giving back is our passion.
GTE Financial is the Official Credit Union of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Special offers & ways to win, going on now!