Eglin Federal Credit Union opens new location in Freeport

FREEPORT, Fla.— Eglin Federal Credit Union (EFCU) celebrated the grand opening of its new Freeport Branch on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Located at 16970 U.S. Hwy. 331 S, the Freeport location is EFCU’s first full-service branch and second location in Walton County.

The Freeport Branch provides convenient account access for more than 30,000 members living in Walton County. The DeFuniak Springs ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 677 Highway 90 opened July 18, 2023.

Eglin Federal Credit Union expanded membership opportunities to persons who live, work (or regularly conducts business in), worship, or attend school in, and employees of businesses located within the approved seven census tracts in Walton County. Visit the new Freeport Branch to learn more about membership or go to eglinfcu.org/join.

“This year marks our 70th Anniversary, and we recognize we wouldn’t be here today without the loyal support of our members and community partners. We thank you for the trust that you have placed in our care. It is a responsibility that we do not take for granted,” said EFCU President/CEO Jerry Williams.

“We embrace the credit union philosophy of people helping people, and we believe that when you lead with values and do the right things, that good things happen. We are proud Eglin Federal Credit Union was named the 2023 Large Business of the Year by the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for celebrating our first Walton County Branch. We look forward to serving this community and growing the Credit Union family.”

The Freeport Branch is approximately 4,400 square feet and showcases a new open branch design with a member engagement area featuring interactive touch-screen monitors. This full-service branch has safe deposit boxes, a Coinstar® machine, night drop, touch-screen video tellers, and drive-thru ATMs.

La Macchia Group is the design/build firm for the new Freeport Branch, the recently opened Pace Branch, and the Operations Center, which are expected to be completed this year.