Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, member-owned financial institution, is marking its 90th anniversary in 2026 with a clear focus on growth, regional expansion and community impact. Founded in 1936 by a group of educators, Palmetto Citizens now serves more than 100,000 members.

Key news highlights include:

• A new five-story, 100,000-square-foot downtown Columbia headquarters currently under construction.
• A new branch opening in Whitmire, S.C. in the spring of 2026.
• A major charter expansion that will allow Palmetto Citizens to serve eligible members beyond South Carolina, beginning with Georgia (pending regulatory approval).
• The launch of the Palmetto Citizens Foundation, focused on financial education, charitable giving and long-term community investment.

In 2025 alone, Palmetto Citizens invested more than $611,000 back into the community and logged more than 900 volunteer hours — efforts that will expand through the foundation in 2026.

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