First Tech - Palo Alto Community Reviews 

105
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

3000 El Camino Real, 94306 Palo Alto, CA, US


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amjad is a very kind and has a. Lot of knowledge as a banker. It's always feel confident doing business with Amjad knowing I've made a wise investment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New member. Process gone smoothly in opening savings/checking account. Looking now to open credit account due to interest rates are lower than my current bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our family has been customers with First Tech for many years, and they have always provided excellent services. I've mainly spoken with Mr. Amjad Marri over the years, and he's always been very helpfu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Each time I visit this branch, I have been greeted with kindness and support. Everyone from the manager to the associates that have helped me out. Most recent visit Cherry Aung Sann promptly set me up... See more

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Company details

  1. Federal Credit Union
  2. Car Finance and Loan Company
  3. Credit Union
  4. Financial Institution
  5. Financial Planner
  6. Mortgage Lender

About First Tech - Palo Alto Community

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Not-for-profit, member-owned, and committed to your financial wellbeing.

First Tech Federal Credit Union has more than 70 years of experience serving the tech community. We're more than just banking—we're a financial partner for life. No matter what's next on your roadmap, we're here to help every step of the way.

Why choose First Tech?

  • One of the largest credit unions in the country
  • Money.com’s Best Credit Unions for three years running (2022-2024)
  • 2022 American Banker Best Customer Experience (4th in the nation)
  • A CNN Best Home Improvement Loan pick for fast funding (February 2024)
  • Best Health Savings Accounts by Forbes (February 2024)
  • Best Small Personal Loans for fast funding by CNN (February 2024)
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Convenience

Access your money and get the help you need easily. With dozens of First Tech locations, more than 5,600 Co-Op branches, 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs, online banking and mobile apps—we have the tools you need to make your banking life easy.

Innovation

First Tech was founded by the visionaries of the tech industry, and that spirit endures today. We serve the world’s most forward-thinking companies—along with their employees and families—with smart digital banking solutions and financial expertise.

Advocacy

As a credit union, we put people over profit. We're committed to strengthening your financial future and improving the communities we serve.

Service

Our members are our only shareholders, which means your success is our success. We offer a wide range of individualized financial services to help members do more with their money.

Security

First Tech keeps you protected 24/7. All checking, savings and money market accounts are insured up to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and we employ round-the-clock fraud monitoring, top-notch web encryption and strong member protections.

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and knowledge of all…

Excellent service and knowledge of all the reps especially Nuria Hernandez. Thanks for your dedication to your members and the way how you treat me every time I visit the branch.

June 24, 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a quick and enjoyable experience. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and your feedback truly motivates us. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Tech has consistently excellent service

My experience at First Tech Federal Credit Union at the Palo Alto location is always great. Amjad Marri is particularly helpful, as he is the one whom I usually am assisted by. I like to check in every once in a while with Amjad to work on making a deposit, or checking up on credits, and he is always helpful and strongly prepared to assist with any questions and problems in which I may have. Excellent service always.

August 20, 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and your feedback truly motivates us. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Helpful Hong Vo

I'm in my mid 80's and my online skills are not the greatest. Mr. Hong Vo walks me through investment choices I'm interested in - and then moves the funds for me. I find Hong Vo most helpful and willing to do little extras for me.

August 25, 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a quick and enjoyable experience. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and your feedback truly motivates us. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very supportive staff

very supportive staff - Amjad helped a lot in understanding needs and fulfillment

August 19, 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and your feedback truly motivates us. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience as always…

I had a wonderful experience as always here at First Tech Federal Credit Union. The new, but very experienced Cherry was helping me with my needs. She was very courteous and polite and attentive to my every need. She took her time to listen attentively as I explained my situation. Yvette one of the managers even came out to say hello and make sure I was taken care of. All of the Representatives are extremely courteous and nice and always make me feel welcome. The First Tech Credit Union Team in Palo Alto, Ca are simply Amazing!!!!! Extremely Professional and just a pleasure to do your banking with. So please try them, I guarantee you will Love ❤️ them.

August 19, 2025
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We're so happy to hear about your experience. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized support, and it’s great to know you found the process easy and informative. We appreciate your recommendation and are here to help you on your financial journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amjad is great! Amjad Marri has been helping me and my…

Amjad Marri has been helping me and my father for years. He is professional, personable and has excellent recommendations. We have trusted him
for years and he has always had our best interests in mind. I look forward to visiting him at the bank, a rare pleasure in this world. He is an exemplary employee.

August 15, 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a quick and enjoyable experience. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and your feedback truly motivates us. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our experience

Our service representative was very helpful. She was very detailed in all the different accounts and how they work. She was very thorough and friendly. She explained credit cards and accounts In simple and effective way that we could understand and not get us confused. Cherry our agent was very pleasant and friendly to deal with. Very knowledgeable in every area of her profession.

August 8, 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and your feedback truly motivates us. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hong Vo provides outstanding support

My RM Hong Vo is so prompt in responding. He is clear, articulate and knowledgeable and makes it easy for me to communicate regardless of what international time zone I am in. Really outstanding service!

July 29, 2025
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Helping our members achieve their financial goals is what we do best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made the switch to a credit union from…

Made the switch to a credit union from the big banks. I’m getting more from first tech than I ever did from big banks rewards are amazing and the staff always goes above and beyond every time I walk in.

July 14, 2025
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We love hearing about your great experiences with our team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always get fantastic customer service…

I always get fantastic customer service from First Tech, I have been a member for several years. I have taken out personal loans & car loans - and have been well taken care of with all of my transactions. Lauren was very helpful and I appreciated her thoroughness.

June 6, 2025
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We're so happy to hear about your experience. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized support, and it’s great to know you found the process easy and informative. We appreciate your recommendation and are here to help you on your financial journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hong Vo is very friendly and [provides…

Hong Vo is very friendly and [provides easy to understand and informed information. Willing to listen and understanding my financial goals and wishes.
Communicates well and makes sure we share what is said to confirm what is said.

This has been over several years - and each time I feel we leave our discussions happy.

April 1, 2025
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Your support means everything to us! Thank you for sharing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

We don’t visit our local credit union branch often but when we need advice or help, asst bank manager Yvette Moran has been responsive, knowledgeable and patient with us. She introduced us to Hong Vo, Premier financial rep, who advised us on investment offerings aimed at optimizing our savings. He was personable, well-versed without being pushy. A bonus is that he is a certified notary public and could notarize some documents for us while we were there. Both personnel are highly appreciated!

March 4, 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a quick and enjoyable experience. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and your feedback truly motivates us. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hong of 1st Tech is exceptional

Hong of 1st Tech is exceptional. I've lived in Singapore and still have accounts there... in Europe as well. We could put our money anywhere - but the peace of mind knowing that your personal banker will reach out to you when it's time to make a change with whatever you're invested in is just so great. Thank you!!

May 16, 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and your feedback truly motivates us. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Advice

The staff is friendly and has good advice. Hong Vo who is my premier services advisor actively helps me manage my funds that are at First Tech and advises me of products that can help my money grow.

May 12, 2025
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Thank you for your kind words, Cynthia! 💙

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parul was very helpful and explained…

Parul was very helpful and explained all details of information I needed. Very pleasant and knowledgeable.

November 21, 2024
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Thanks for the fantastic review! We love to hear you had a great experience and that Parul made a positive impact. Our team is always here to help, and we appreciate your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

works great

works great and very professional

June 3, 2022
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Reply from First Tech - Palo Alto Community

Hi Pat, we appreciate the positive feedback. It means a lot. Hope to see you again in the near future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got a personal loan quickly online and…

Got a personal loan quickly online and at a great interest rate to help me pay off my credit card debt. I highly recommend First Tech!!

May 19, 2022
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I’m happy to hear we could help you!

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