Our History
2021
In February 2021, we puchased land in LaFrance, SC to build a new full-service branch. This land was part of the old LaFrance Industries of Mount Vernon Mills. We plan to open this new location late 2023. We also expanded our Charter of Membership to include Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee and Pickens counties.
2019
We formed a new alliance with Michelin Tire Corporation here in Anderson. We opened a small branch inside of the Michelin US8 Plant. Later in the year, we also opened a small branch in the Michelin US10 plant. We also purchased a 2nd lot beside our Admin Office, which will eventually be our eBranch/Call Center.
2017
Our Honea Path office went through a renovation that doubled the size of the office. Also, we relocated our Administration center to 123 Broadbent Way in Anderson S.C.
2016
Relocated our Anderson branch to 910 Whitehall Road in Anderson, S.C.
2013
Our branch located inside the Electrolux Major Appliance Plant moved to a new location at 4805 Highway 81 South in Starr, S.C.
2009
Opened our Williamston Branch located at 4 Roberts Blvd in Williamston, S.C.
2006
Opened our branch office at the Electrolux Major Appliance Plant in Anderson, S.C. & purchased our Administration Center located at 207 E. Highland Ave in Anderson, S.C.
2002
Received our community charter allowing us to serve Anderson & Abbeville Counties.
2000
Opened our Honea Path Branch located at 430 N. Main Street in Honea Path S. C. serving the Town of Honea Path, Timken, & SAPA Aluminum Plant.
1995
Moved from the original credit union building to 1303 N. Murray Ave. in Anderson, S.C.
1993
Converted from a state to a federal charter and our name became Upstate Federal Credit Union.
1989
Name was changed to Upstate Credit Union & we expanded our charter to include select employee groups.
1980
Bought our first building located at 103 Dixie Drive at Watson Village in Anderson, S.C.
1965
Chartered as Orr Mill Credit Union by the South Carolina Banking Commission serving employees of Orr Mill. A few months later the charter was amended to include Orr Lyons I & II, Chiquola Mill, & the Joseph Lyons Plant.