The IBEW Local 5 FCU is a member-owned financial institution whose purpose is to promote and assist in the financial well-being of members by providing professional, personal, competitive, safe and sound financial services within the financial ability of the Credit Union, IBEW Local 5 FCU was started in 1974 by a small group of electricians. Our charter was approved on September 17th, 1974 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).