Sharon Credit Union was incorporated in 1956 and operates under the supervision of the State Banking Commissioner. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Association (NCUA), an agency of the U.S. Federal Government. Membership in Sharon Credit Union is open to people residing or employed in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, Plymouth, Barnstable or Bristol of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Providence, Bristol and Newport counties of the State of Rhode Island. Additionally, family members of eligible persons may apply for membership regardless of location. A family member shall include a spouse, son, daughter, mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, cousin, grandparent, or grandchild.