COLUMBIA, Md.–The Maryland and DC Credit Union Association has joined with the Maryland Comptroller’s Office in a program aimed at helping local retailers called “Shop Maryland for the Holidays.”
Participating credit unions are providing special Shop Maryland incentives such as increased rewards or lower rates, in addition to their current credit card offerings.
“Credit unions share the same deep commitment to community as local retailers,” said John Bratsakis, president and CEO, MD|DC Credit Union Association. “We recognize that for many Maryland merchants who are struggling, this is a make or break holiday season. As shoppers decide where to spend their hard-earned money, area credit unions are providing incentives to buy local such as increased rewards points and lower rates, in addition to their current credit card offerings. We want to thank the Maryland Comptroller’s Office and area credit unions for collaborating on this initiative to help jumpstart the local economy by supporting the businesses that are the heart and soul of our communities.”
The Participants
Participating credit unions include:
- Atlantic Financial FCU
- Chessie FCU
- DOLFCU
- Educational Systems FCU
- Five Star of MD FCU
- FRB FCU
- GPO FCU
- Market USA FCU
- Point Breeze CU
- SECU
- Transportation FCU
Engine of Economy
"Local businesses are the engine of our economy, and now more than ever, it's important to support the retail owners who have continued to sustain our local economy and provide services to our communities across the state during the pandemic," said Dave Sweiderk, president and CEO, SECU Maryland. "As the state's largest credit union, we are thrilled to work alongside the Maryland Comptroller's Office and MD|DC Credit Union Association to identify ways to support small businesses, such as doubling credit card points to reward our 260,000 members for purchasing local. This is not only an opportunity to help those who have faced financial hardships, but also to pave the way for long-term economic stability."
For more info: Shop Maryland for the Holidays