What's New

Stop by our Wetmore Branch any Saturday in March to JOIN and enter to win! Be a part of our March Money Madness! All members with a Hughes checking and direct deposit* can spin for a chance in our cash blowing machine or to win other prizes. Drawings will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Clyde Wanslee Auto Sales, Inc. will have vehicles on display for sale and financing at Hughes.

For three days only, March 17, 18 and 19, members will be able to purchase 2010 model trucks, cars, minivans and sport-utility vehicles at special O'Rielly Chevrolet Employee Pricing.* Up to $9,000 in discounts on selected models! Stop by O'Rielly for this exclusive Hughes member sale! Receive a price list of all the vehicles with rock-bottom prices. Call (520) 747-8000 to set up an appointment and ask for Carlos Tribolet, General Sales Manager—or just stop by! O'Rielly Chevrolet is located at 6160 E. Broadway Boulevard, next to Park Place Mall.

Enjoy even greater savings with low-cost financing through Hughes and the Credit Union Advantage program. A loan representative will be on site to help you get the best deal.

*Loans subject to approval. Certain restrictions apply. **Plus tax, license, and dealer installed options. Hughes Federal Credit Union does not guarantee or endorse any vendors, but makes them available to our members to use at their discretion.

All eligible credit union members in participating states have the unique opportunity to get a great discount on a new vehicle from either GM or Chrysler through the Invest in America program. While the discounts vary depending on which vehicle you choose, everyone will drive away with a great deal. And thanks to our low interest rates, your savings will really add up. Visit www.lovemycreditunion.org, where you can investigate the discounts available and find out how to get a great deal at the dealership.

Sprint Nextel is offering a 10% discount on personal wireless accounts and 15% off business accounts. It is also waiving application and upgrade fees and giving credit union members other substantial discounts on phones and accessories. To take advantage of the Sprint discount for Credit Union members, call 877.SAVE.4.CU (877-728-3428) and tell them you're a Hughes Federal Credit Union member. Ask to be attached to the NACUC Corporate ID,visit www.sprintsave4CU.com, or go to the nearest Sprint store. Existing Sprint customers can visit www.sprint-discount.com and under "Company/Organization Name" enter: Credit Union Member.

*Hughes Federal Credit Union does not guarantee or endorse vendors and makes its services available to members to use at their discretion.


Get in for a chance to WIN $500, $1,000 or GRAND PRIZE of $5,000!*
Open a checking account with direct deposit and you’ll automatically be entered in our monthly drawings! You'll get additional chances to win with each additional service you have on the list below. Click here for more information.
Checking & Direct Deposit (Gets You In!) We’ll match your Direct Deposit up to $500! Minimum $500 monthly direct deposit recurring for 3 months. Visa Check Card We'll match your VISA Check Card or debit card signature purchase up to $500! Minimum 15 signature-based transactions per month. (Your highest signature-based debit purchase that month will be matched up to $500.) Click here to apply for a VISA Check Card. Bill Pay We'll match your online bill payment up to $500! (Your highest bill payment that month will be matched up to $500.) Sign up for eBranch Services and Online Bill Pay. eStatement Sign up for eStatement to be entered in monthly drawings to WIN a $100 VISA Gift Card! You must first sign up for eBranch Services, then scroll down for eStatement on the Accounts menu bar.
Get in Hughes today for a chance to WIN CASH PRIZES each month! Become a member and sign up for FREE Interest Earning Checking and Direct Deposit today! Hughes Federal Credit Union is strong and stable, and a member of NCUA (National Credit Union Association). For more information, please contact us! Call (520) 794-8341, (800) 253-8245 or e-mail us using the secure e-mail form at the bottom of our Web pages. All new Hughes members will be entered in a monthly drawing to WIN $500! Members who refer their children, family members, friends or co-workers to join will also be entered to WIN $500 for each new referral. ** Click here for a referral form.
Certain restrictions apply. Winning funds deposited into member's Main Share or Checking account. Offer ends December 31, 2010. Drawings held Feb. 1, Mar. 1, April 1, May 1, June 1, July 1, Aug. 1, Sept. 1, Oct. 1, Nov. 1, Dec. 1, 2010 and Jan. 1, 2011. Employees, board members and their families are not eligible for drawings. Members are responsible for applicable taxes. New Member Drawing: Winning funds credited to member's Main Share account upon joining with a $50 minimum balance. Membership must remain open for a minimum of six months or the new member prize will be waived and returned to the Credit Union at the time of account closure. **Member Referral Drawing: No limit to the number of membership referrals. Referrals must be accompanied by a referral form. One referral per new account. Member receives an entry in the drawing when the person he or she refers establishes a new membership with a $50 deposit. Extra referral forms available in any branch or on the Credit Union’s web site.

All Stars Saver Contest

Get into the habit of saving and you could WIN fifty bucks from Hughes! Kids and teens can deposit their allowance, birthday cash or any money they have accumulated into their Hughes savings account. For each month they save the required amount, they'll be automatically entered to WIN $50 in our monthly drawings! Offer good through December 31, 2010 for both youth and teen members.

Parents: One of the best ways to save is through automatic direct deposit to your child's account. Sign up today!

*Drawings held monthly. Funds deposited into winning teen Main Share Account or winning children's Main Share Account. Deposits include new money to the Credit Union. Hughes employees and their immediate family members are not eligible for drawings. Certain restrictions apply.

Annual Scholarship Program

Hughes Federal Credit Union awards three (3) scholarships each year to high school seniors who are members of the Credit Union. The scholarships are awarded to those students who have shown scholastic excellence, participate in community service and are interested in advancing their education.

Applications for the Scholarship Program will be accepted until March 15, 2010. Applicants must be members in good standing and high school seniors who are entering a college or trade school upon graduation in fall 2010.

Scholarships will be awarded as follows:

1st Place—$1,500
2nd Place—$1,000
3rd Place—$500

The Scholarship Awards Program provides details on the Annual Scholarship Program and how to apply. All high school seniors are encouraged to apply.

Credit Card eStatements Now Available!

Now you can view your Hughes credit card statement through eBranch! To sign up for credit card eStatements, go to Credit Card Online by clicking on the Accounts tab in eBranch, our online banking system. If you are not signed up for eBranch, click here. Here are a few reasons to sign up for credit card eStatements:

Easy online statement access and retrieval
Automatic storage of your statements for 24 months
E-mail notices when your statement is ready to view, print or download
More security than paper statements you receive in the mail, which reduces identity theft

CUDL AutoSMART--The Credit Union Auto Buying Resource

Remember when buying a vehicle meant driving from dealership to dealership to get the best possible deal? Not anymore! CUDL AutoSMART, the Credit Union's online research tool, takes the legwork out of finding your next vehicle—FREE!

For a simple, fast and convenient way to purchase your next vehicle, go to Deals on Wheels and click on the CUDL AutoSMART link. Complete the transaction and get a great finance rate through Hughes Federal Credit Union right at the dealership or get pre-approved with our online loan application.

Click here for more information about vehicle loans.

Save the Date for the 58th Annual Meeting

Saturday, April 17 at 3 p.m.
Rincon High School (422 N. Arcadia, Tucson, AZ)

Members will enjoy free entertainment by Angel Diamond and the Blues Disciples. The group is made up of talented Raytheon employees ready to perform contemporary and classic blues pieces. Primary members who attend can receive a free gift and a chance to win cash prizes.

State Tax Forms

The Credit Union will not have the State of Arizona tax forms in lobbies this year because the Arizona Department of Revenue reported they won't be sending these to financial institutions due to budget constraints.

Members can receive these forms and others by visiting their local IRS office, calling the IRS at (800) 829-3676 (weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), or logging online at Arizona Department of Revenue and IRS Forms and Publications.

Property for Sale

Hughes Federal Credit Union currently has properties for sale in Tucson, Marana, and Sahuarita. For a list of properties, click here. For more information, please contact Jim Chumbler at (520) 294-7600.

Registered Member Shoppers may click here.