Proud to have been a member since I was old enough to have my own account! Fast, Friendly, and…read moreFamily-oriented is what this financial institution is all about. This location used to be its headquarters, before they moved to the glitzy & ritzy side of the East Bay - can you guess where that is?! Pleasanton! Since I work right next to this branch, it has been super-duper convenient to run all my banking errands during the week; yet alone, having the Hayward staff so vibrant & hospitable - shoutout to Brenda & the rest of the team! Super helpful & don't leave you hanging when you've got any questions/concerns you may have about your account or any information you would like to know. In addition, they also have perks throughout the year - whether it be freebies or some knick-knacks & giveaways as an appreciation to its members like me, who continue & will continue utilizing their services. They are a cash-less branch, though; meaning that you won't find the traditional teller windows here & being able to get cash on hand. They have 2 ATM machines inside that can help you deposit and/or withdraw from your accounts, in addition, to being able to check your balance, as well. They also have an outside ATM machine, just in case you're in a hurry or you come across to this branch on weekends (yep, they are closed on weekends!) - and they just installed a brand new one within this last month. Ample parking is available (they have their own lot), in addition to street parking along Amador - and its members are predominantly Alameda County employees, so make sure to acknowledge your co-workers when you see them here! Haha. Glad to be a part of the 1st USCU family that gives me a peace of mind & trust in having my finances managed by this institution.

06/12/2024 Mrs. Brenda Mims-Smith has always made my…read moreexperiences an enjoyable one. Her professionalism and attention to detail really makes life easier.

I've been with BofA for over 25 years and today made me realize it's time to switch banks. I…read morehaven't been in a BofA in years due to handling everything online. Had to go in today to take care of something I couldn't handle online. I see the place is nice and renovated, but not enough tellers. The line had 16 people in front of me. I waited for 8 minutes with no movement so I left. Tried to find another BofA on the way to San Jose, but they all had the same poor reviews of long waits. Do better BofA!

This location is very bad with customer service and with the line up here is there a long to wait…read moreto to be called they should close this branch or shut it down this is the only location that is very bad

If you want to wait in long ridiculous lines come here :( I was waiting in a line of maybe 20…read morepeople when the manager just walked by and didn't even bother jumping in to help his team knock out the line.

TERRIBLE customer service there are 8 people in line to see a teller and there are TWO tellers…read morehelping only. This is always an issue here they seem to take over 7 minutes with each client almost as if it was done on purpose. Step it up Wells Fargo.

I got a home loan from Fremont Bank back in 2021. At the time, they encouraged me to get a home…read moreequity loan as well; I thought it was free. Apparently, it's only free the first year. For years, I've been logging into my home screen and it never showed a balance due. I also never got a billing for the annual fees. But this morning, when I clicked on my HELOC account button, it showed a balance due of $225. I phoned their customer service line and was told that I'm charged $75 per year to keep the account open. They never sent a billing for that annual fee or I would have closed it earlier. To close the account, I will now have to pay $225 plus around $175 in fees. I wonder how many elderly people forget about their Fremont Bank HELOCs, only to discover they owe hundreds, if not thousands to Fremont Bank when they, or their heirs, go to sell their homes? Update at 5:58PM, same day I posted, I got a call from Valerie and she waived the $225. I'm impressed with how responsive they were. Sure, I have to pay the recording fees, etc. to record the reconveyance, but that's just a pass through expense so I'm fine with that. Thank you Fremont Bank!!

What's the point of an ATM if it's inside a locked room during the middle of the day?read more

Manic Monday, upon entering all the employees are calm and friendly from the lady guard who greets…read moreyou tight away up to the teller in front. I was being taken care off immediately like a breeze. Who would have said, that you can only get a 100% service in retail?

I love going to this branch. There are usually only one or two people in line. The tellers are fast…read moreand efficient. My teller was really nice Myha Truong. When you are done they say "anything else I can help you with,"or Have a good day, or have a good Thanksgiving.

I'm really bad with anything finance related and wanted to learn more about refinancing a loan for…read moremy car. Adrian was great in explaining everything to me in a way that was easy to understand. He was extremely professional and thorough throughout the whole process! I highly recommend working with Adrian!

Sean gave me excellent service. Explained everything well. Great place to do business,read more

Miya was an absolutely amazing rep. She answered all of our questions even when she was supposed to…read morebe going on break. She waited till all of our questions were answered. We didn't feel rushed or pressured into anything. Definitely recommend this location, great customer service over all.

I had an awesome experience at the Hayward branch. From the…read morehead security guard who was very professional to the teller to the Branch Lead, everyone was professional. Ms. Ari, the teller, greeted me with a lovely smile and personality. She was able to answer all my questions, and assist me with a cash deposit issue at the ATM. Mr. Eric, Branch Lead, was extremely helpful in navigating several issues, including ancient history, which allowed me to move forward in accomplishing several goals. Thanks Patelco.

This bank demonstrates a clear lack of professionalism and proper guidance from this bank…read more From the beginning, I asked for clear information regarding the requirements to open my son's account and specifically inquired about acceptable forms of identification. I was informed that either a driver's license and ID or a passport would be acceptable. Later, the representative stated that a driver's license and ID were sufficient, and then changed the information by saying the account could not be opened because both documents have the same identification number, which is completely normal and expected. Instead of offering a simple solution--such as requesting the passport to properly complete the process--the representative left the matter unresolved and a letter was sent stating that they were unable to identify him, despite the fact that my son has a Social Security number, state ID, driver's license, and passport. This situation reflects a lack of consistency, professionalism, and willingness to properly assist the customer.

I have my New Car Loan thru Chase Bank and went to the Southland-Hayward, Ca branch to get my car…read moreloan set up on Automatic Payment. I was seen very soon by the Manager(Candy). She was so kind and professional. She took her time walking me through the process. I look forward to any future correspondence I have with Chase Bank.

Got smacked with an $18 fee because my balance fell below their $2500 daily minimum. I don't recall…read morethat policy being in effect when I opened my account because I never would have. Regardless, it's BS and I'm taking my business elsewhere. There's plenty of alternative banks and CU's that don't have a daily minimum nearly that high. And it's not like I was earning any interest at Fremont Bank. See ya.

As you can tell I was impressed by Fremont Bank's services and since have referred many of my…read morefriends there to get their refinances or loans there. In fact, one friend is calling today to get a refi from Mark. BUT I have to give them KUDOS and let you all know that the Vice president of this local bank personally wrote me thanking me on yelp! WOW! That shows the responsive nature of this local personal bank and if you are looking for a bank to go to, this is so much better than the big name banks that are so impersonal and some wanting to charge fees for just walking in or talking to a teller even these days! So I am further impressed by this bank and their employees at all levels-if you have a happy customer,THAT is the BEST publicity and advertisement a business could ever have! Good for you,Fremont Bank!:)

Evangelin Flores was very accommodating, kind, and had such positive energy. Great help!read more

Fantastic Credit Union, love the service! They are always very informative and willing to help…read more Fast. Not salesy but yet offer services they think I may be interested in~ I've also recommended my kids open their personal accounts here as well, thanks for a great 20 years! Here's to at least that many more!