Financial Products for City & County of San Francisco Employees

The City of San Francisco is committed to supporting the financial well-being of our employees. We've partnered with reputable financial institutions to offer a range of exclusive benefits tailored to your needs. Take advantage of these exclusive offers today! Not sure which offer is right for you? We have financial counselors available to help guide you through the process!

About the Financial Products

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As an employee of the City and County of San Francisco, you’re eligible for an exclusive suite of financial products and benefits tailored just for you. 

Open a New Checking Account:

  • Receive a $300 cash bonus when you set up your SFFCU payroll direct deposit of at least $500 per month (*)
  • Enjoy no monthly service fees with no minimum balance requirements

Invest in a Certificate of Deposit:

  • Benefit from a 0.50% increase in interest rate over our published rates on non-promotional accounts

Short-Term Loans:

  • Emergency Relief Loan – Borrow up to $2,500 at a low 4.99% APR
  • Short-Term Personal Loan – Borrow up to $1,000 at a 4.99% APR 

Personal and Debt Consolidation Loans:

  • Receive a 1.00% rate discount; applied to the new qualifying loan’s interest rate

Auto Loans:

  • Refinance your qualifying existing auto loan, currently secured by another financial institution, and enjoy a 0.50% rate discount, with a minimum floor rate of 5.50% (**)
  • We will meet or beat your best financing terms, with a minimum floor rate of 5.50% (**), for qualifying loans

Mortgage Loans:

  • Finance your primary residence with us and receive a $1,000 credit, plus reimbursement of your appraisal fee up to $600, upon funding of the mortgage loan
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City and County of San Francisco employees can combine our exclusive $1,000 closing cost credit, along with other offers to save even more when they buy or refinance a home.

Home Lending Benefits for Employees:

  • Exclusive $1,000 closing credit - apply the $1,000 credit at closing on a new home purchase or refinance of an existing home loan.  

  • $2,000 Chase VA Loan Purchase Closing Cost Benefit - this benefit is for employees who are servicemembers, veterans or members of the National Guard or Reserve.

  • Relationship Pricing Program - employees may be eligible for a rate discount based on new and existing balances when buying a new home or refinancing. Max rate discounts apply.

  • $5,000 Chase Closing Guarantee - Chase promises an on-time closing for eligible products in as soon as three weeks or your employees get $5,000, if they qualify.

  • Chase Homebuyer Grant 
up to $7,500 - once a customer enrolls in the program and buys or sells a home with a participating agent, they may get up to $5,000 from HomeStory for each closing, based on the purchase price, if eligible.

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As part of our program, you have access to special rewards and offers made just for City and County of San Francisco employees. 

Open a New Checking Account:

  • Earn up to $450 to put towards your 2025 goals when you open a new U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account, add funds to your account and complete other qualifying activities.
  • Enjoy no monthly service fees
  • $0 ATM transaction fees at U.S. Bank ATMs and on first four Non-U.S. Bank ATM transactions per statement period 

Complimentary Greenlight with a checking account:

  • With a Greenlight debit card, kids learn about smart spending with real-world experience managing their money. Parents can send money instantly, set flexible controls and get real-time notifications of all money activity.

Open a Savings Account:

  • Enjoy competitive interest rates that grow as your balances grow.
  • Unlock higher rates by adding a Bank Smartly® Checking or Safe Debit account.

Mortgage Loans:

  • Getting pre-qualified is free and only takes a few minutes. This step involves a soft credit check and will not affect your credit score.
  • A mortgage loan closing cost credit of 0.25% on your new first mortgage loan amount, up to a maximum of $1,000. 

Credit Cards:

  • Whether you’re into cash back, travel rewards or a low introductory APR, U.S. Bank has credit cards for every lifestyle.

Safe Debit Account:

  • Discover the perks of a checkless checking account including access to digital tools to help you spend and save wisely.

Applying

Each institution has its own requirements for opening accounts. Employees should check with the institution directly for specific eligibility criteria. Employees can apply for these offers through the provided links or by visiting a local branch and identifying themselves as City and County of San Francisco employees when opening an account.

Financial Resources for Police and Fire Personnel

The Police Credit Union is proud to extend the benefits of membership to law enforcement and supporters like you, as we continue to build our financial strength as your trusted financial partner.

Escape bank fees when you join SF Fire Credit Union. Built by firefighters and open to all in the Bay Area, SF Fire Credit Union offers competitive rates and utilizes advanced, secure tools to protect your money and safeguard against fraud.

Help and Support

Before speaking with the bank, you can make use of San Francisco Financial Counseling's free assistance. Offered by the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE), San Francisco Financial Counseling is a free, confidential service available to anyone who lives, works, or receives services in San Francisco. This program helps answer some questions, such as selecting an appropriate financial product and preparing the documentation needed to apply. 
 
Schedule Appointment    or call 877-256-0073  

The City and County of San Francisco does not directly endorse the products or services offered by the participating financial institutions. We have partnered with these institutions and carefully vetted each institution and their products for transparency and to ensure they offer competitive rates and terms. 

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