Global Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on New Post Falls Branch

Global Credit Union formally expanded into Post Falls with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening held Jan. 13, 2026 at 3134 E. Mullan Ave., Suite D. The new branch gives Kootenai County residents an additional option for local banking and membership-based financial services.

The ceremony marked the credit union’s first full-service presence on this stretch of Mullan Avenue, placing a storefront in a high-traffic corridor that links neighborhoods and businesses across Post Falls. The branch is open to both existing members and new members seeking accounts, loans and other services typically offered by credit unions. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the location to inquire about membership and available services.

For local consumers, the arrival of a credit union branch can shift the retail financial landscape. Credit unions operate as member-owned institutions and often compete with banks on rates and fees; that competition can translate into better deposit rates, lower fees for checking and small-scale lending alternatives for households and small businesses. More locally accessible financial services also reduce travel time and friction for routine banking tasks, particularly for residents without easy access to downtown Coeur d’Alene or Spokane-based branches.

From an economic standpoint, a new branch represents both a convenience and a potential source of incremental credit and deposit flows within the local economy. When residents place savings in community-based financial institutions, a larger share of those funds tends to be recycled into local loans and mortgages. Over time, increased competition among financial-service providers can help lower borrowing costs and expand credit availability for homebuyers, auto purchasers and small business owners in Post Falls and surrounding neighborhoods.

The broader implication for Post Falls is improved consumer choice and a modest strengthening of the local financial services network. For households that prefer member-owned institutions, the new branch reduces barriers to joining and engaging directly with account managers. For businesses along the Mullan corridor, having another financial institution nearby can simplify cash management and vendor transactions.

What comes next for residents is straightforward: the branch is accepting members and providing services at 3134 E. Mullan Ave., Suite D. As the Post Falls market continues to evolve, local customers should watch how competition affects pricing and product availability, and consider evaluating accounts and loan options to make sure their banking choice aligns with their financial needs.