FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.–Eglin Federal Credit Union said it will start developing a property located on the corner of Tiger Lake Drive and Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze, Fla., with a short-term plan to install two drive-thru ATM/Video Tellers in 2023.
The credit union said the new facility will look similar to the drive-throughs currently being constructed near Niceville High School as well as the site at Jonquil Avenue NW and Mary Esther Cutoff NW in Fort Walton Beach, and the recently-announced location in DeFuniak Springs.
Construction of a full-service branch in Gulf Breeze is expected to begin in 2024, with La Macchia Group the design/build firm for the Gulf Breeze and DeFuniak Springs locations as well as the upcoming Freeport Branch, the upcoming Pace Branch, and its operations center.
“The credit union is expanding our footprint to provide convenient and affordable products and services, and financial wellness to a growing membership,” Eglin FCU President/CEO Jerry Williams said. “We opened the Navarre Branch in 2007, the Pace Branch is under construction, and we are looking forward to adding Gulf Breeze as a third location in Santa Rosa County for members.”
Live Tellers
The credit union said members will have the ability to speak with a live teller over two-way video during our regular business hours. Video Teller ITMs also operate as ATMs 24/7 using an EFCU ATM or debit card.
“Membership is now open to those who live, work, worship, attend school and volunteer in specific geographic locations within Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties, Fla. and Escambia County, Ala.,” said VP Membership and Community Development Neko Stubblefield. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Santa Rosa County residents and businesses as well as forming partnerships with nearby communities.”