Our Network

First West Credit Union offers members the financial strength, comprehensive product selection and extended branch network of a large financial institution while maintaining local brand identities and a unique grassroots approach to service. First West is British Columbia’s third-largest credit union with $6.6 billion in assets under administration, more than169,000 members and nearly 1,400 employees. We operate 37 branches throughout the province under the Envision Financial and Valley First brands.

Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, has 21 retail banking branches, 20 insurance offices and more than 700 employees that serve approximately 120,000 members throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Kitimat. Over the past 60 years, Envision has grown from its modest beginnings in the agricultural and fishing industries and continues to provide British Columbians with locally responsive decision making, exceptional service and innovative products.

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, has 16 retail banking branches and 450 employees that serve over 47,000 members throughout the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson regions. From humble beginnings more than 60 years ago, Valley First has developed into a strong, innovative and vibrant organization that has established itself as a trusted partner and good neighbour that is committed to enriching the financial lives of its members.