Why Join CSE?
At CSE, people come first. We’re more than a financial institution—we’re a community where your goals matter more than your credit score. Our products and services are designed to save you money (many at no cost), and we've been recognized nationally on multiple occasions for our work. Forbes named us Ohio’s #1 Credit Union for four years in a row, while we were named to Newsweek's list of "America's Best Credit Union's" for the first two years of their rankings.
We make it easy to access your money anytime, anywhere with the latest digital tools—because Banking that Means More should also mean banking that’s simple.
When it comes to accessing your financial institution, we offer the same convenient banking tools to access your money anytime, anywhere. It Takes a Credit Union to Make Banking Easy®.
Who Can Join
Membership is open to anyone who lives, works (or regularly conducts business), worships, volunteers, or attends school in Stark, Summit, Portage, Tuscarawas, or Carroll Counties. We also welcome immediate family members of current members and local businesses within these counties. Immediate family includes: spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, step-family, and adopted children.

How to Become a Member:
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, military ID, etc.)
- Open your account with just a $5 minimum deposit
- If your ID address is not current, bring proof of your current address dated within the last 30 days (such as a utility bill or pay stub)
Visit any CSE branch to get started, or call us at 330-452-9801 if you have questions.
Note: There are multiple credit unions that utilize CSE as an abbreviated name, please note that we are located in Stark County, Ohio.