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First West Credit Union becomes first in B.C. to offer new Mobile Pay technology for Android smartphones

LANGLEY, B.C. — First West Credit Union today announced the launch of Mobile Pay, a new technology that makes paying for purchases even simpler for people on the go. Similar to using a contactless debit card, Mobile Pay gives users…

Company Snapshot

General information

Formation: Jan.1, 2010 with earliest predecessor credit union established 1946
Comparative size: Third largest credit union in B.C.; fifth largest in Canada
Total assets and assets under management: $18.6 billion
Members: More than 270,000
Employees: Approximately 1,250
Head office: Langley, B.C.
Branches: 45

Previous mergers

Island Savings merged with First West in 2015
Enderby & District Credit Union merged with First West in 2013
Envision Credit Union and Valley First Credit Union merged in 2010, forming First West
Delta Credit Union and First Heritage Savings merged in 2001 to form Envision Credit Union
Valley First amalgamated with Armstrong Spallumcheen Savings & Credit Union and purchased KCP Credit Union in Kamloops in 2001.