Memberships and Accounts
Open a new membership—or add accounts or updates to an existing membership.
Welcome!
Thank you for choosing Star One Credit Union.
This application process will take approximately 4 minutes.
You will need:
- Proof of membership eligibility:
- If you live in Santa Clara County or one of the eight surrounding counties: provide your paystub, utility bill, or lease agreement for primary-address verification if your physical address is not printed on your identification
- If you work in Santa Clara County or one of the eight surrounding counties: provide your most recent paystub reflecting your work address (paystub must have been issued within the last 30 days)
- If you attend school in Santa Clara County or one of the eight surrounding counties: provide a recent copy of your class registration for in-person learning
- If eligible as an immediate family member or roommate: provide the legal name of the roommate or the family member and their relationship to you
- If eligible as an employee of one of our Corporate Partners: provide your most recent paystub reflecting your work address (paystub must have been issued within the last 30 days)
- Personal information:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Social Security number
- Valid U.S. driver's license, state-issued I.D., U.S.-issued passport or U.S. military identification
- Birth date
- Password (used to identify you when you call for assistance)
- Employer information
- The above information for any Joint Owners or Pay-on-Death beneficiaries
- Existing members will need their membership number
- Additional documentation/information may be required
Visit our Member Benefit Calculator and find out how much you save by banking at Star One, compared to California banks on average.
New members
Choose a membership type to open
Account
Minor can use account
Trust
Open by mail or appointment only
Trust
Open by mail or appointment only
Account
Open by mail or appointment only
Return to your saved membership application
Learn more about Trust Accounts and Minor Accounts.
Promotions: Minors, under the age of 18, and Transfer to Minor Accounts are excluded from offers. Existing and previous Star One members do not qualify as new members. Bonus is credited within 60 days upon verification of completed requirements. Bonus is subject to IRS reporting.
Existing members
Add accounts or open an additional membership
- To open a Checking, Certificate or Sub-Savings account inside an existing membership, login to Online Banking.
- To open an additional new membership, use our Online Membership Application.
Update an existing membership
Print, sign and mail this form for updates such as:
- Adding or deleting joint owners or minor owners
- Updating your membership beneficiaries
- Updating the custodian or successor custodian on a Transfers to Minors Account
- Converting your membership to a Trust
- Changing your name (e.g. marriage, divorce, identity, etc.)
- Converting Transfer to Minors Account to a regular/minor membership
- Must have a signed written consent from the current custodian