Our Mission

We will be the best place for the people of western Montana to get a loan

Park Side Pillars

• PRIDE – PROFESSIONALISM – PASSION – PURPOSE

2025 Holidays

New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1st
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 20th
Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 17th
Memorial Day – Monday, May 26th
Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19th
Independence Day – Friday, July 4th
Labor Day – Monday, September 1st
Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Monday, October 13th
Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27th
Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25th

Field of Membership Eligibility

Park Side Credit Union’s field of membership is limited to: Any persons living, working or attending school in Flathead, Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Lincoln, Lake, Sanders, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, and Beaverhead Counties and spouse, child, siblings, parent, grandparent, grandchild, stepparent, stepchildren, stepsiblings, and adoptive relationships of current members. View map of eligible countieshere.

Park Side Credit Union Bylaws

View a copy of our credit union bylaws here.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

We realize there are many questions associated with being a Park Side Credit Union member in addition to questions non-members may have about Credit Unions and our services. We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions below. If you don’t see an answer to your question(s) below, feel free to contact us and return to this page often as we will be adding more answers to your questions soon.

Q – What do I need to open an account?
A – Individual: Photo ID, Social Security Card, $5, Proof of Physical Address
Child: Certified copy of birth certificate, Social Security Card, $5
Business: Because business accounts differ for each situation, please contact a Park Side representative for specific account opening requirements.

Q – What is the ABA Routing and Transit number?
A – 292978005

Q – How do I activate my debit card/PIN?
A – Call 866-985-2273

Q – Do you accept Canadian currency?
A – No

Q – Do you have an on-site coin machine?
A – No, however we would be happy to supply you with coin rolls

Q – Does Park Side Credit Union sell or share my email or account information with third parties?
A – Absolutely not

Q – What can I do if I suspect fraudulent activity on my account(s)?
A – You can contact us directly at your local branch

Q – What happens if I get a suspicious email that claims it is from Park Side Credit Union
A – You can forward the email to our fraud department at infor@parksidefcu.com

Park Side History at a Glance

1965 – Whitefish Great Northern Federal Credit Union was founded on the front porch of Miner Stocking’s home to serve the employees of the Great Northern Railroad and their family members.

1973 – Moved into our own building at 504 Railway St in Whitefish and changed our name to Whitefish BN Federal Credit Union.

1975 – Changed our name to Lake-Mountain BN Federal Credit Union.

1976 – Changed our name to BN Park Federal Credit Union. Over the next 20 years, we added Select Employer Groups (SEGs) to our field of membership. Membership was available to employees or family members from one of our employer groups.

1998 – Changed our name to Parkside Federal Credit Union to better represent our diverse and expanding field of membership.

1999 – Merged with Columbia Falls Aluminum Credit Union, which served employees and family members of Columbia Falls Aluminum Company.

2001 – Built our first Columbia Falls branch at 1015 9th St W.

2002 – Changed our name to Park Side Federal Credit Union (now two words).

2003 – Converted our charter to serve all of Flathead County as an underserved area. Anyone living, working, attending school, or worshipping in Flathead County now qualified for membership.

2003 – Opened our first Kalispell branch at 55 Heritage Way.

2004 – Received our Low-Income Designation to better serve our communities.

2007 – Merged with Flathead School Employees FCU and Flathead Credit Union, gaining a branch at 660 Sunset Blvd in Kalispell.

2008 – Relocated our Whitefish branch to its current location at 1300 Baker Ave.

2012 – Opened a satellite branch in Evergreen at 2181 US Hwy 2 E Ste 10.

2013 – Secured a state charter to expand membership to eleven counties across Montana and changed our name from “Federal” to “Financial” to reflect this shift.

2014 – Upgraded our data processing system.

2014 – Introduced a new Park Side logo and branding elements.

2014 – Merged with Gateway Community Federal Credit Union in Missoula, gaining branches at 4500 Expressway Blvd, 3624 Brooks St, and 2300 Great Northern Ave.

2015 – Celebrated 50 years of service in Flathead and Missoula counties.

2016 – Relocated our Brooks St branch to 4055 Brooks St Ste C.

2018 – Opened a new branch in Bigfork at 8111 MT Hwy 35 Ste 110A.

2020 – Relocated our Expressway branch to downtown Missoula at 320 W Broadway St Ste B.

2021 – Established the Park Side Charitable Foundation to support community enrichment across our service areas.

2025 – Built and relocated our Columbia Falls branch to 1710 9th St W.