Trailhead Credit Union
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221 NW 2nd Ave #100
Portland, OR 97209 - 503-220-2592
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Charles Stefanik
Mar 24th, 2024 -
Michael Brinton
Don't make the mistake I did and trust this company with your funds. I moved to a Trailhead CU account as my main banking account from Wells Fargo after some disappointment with them, but after the nightmare that Trailhead has been I'm scrambling to go back to Wells Fargo. So much wasted time and effort for nothing... Maybe this review can at least prevent others from making the same mistake. I'll start with the good things that originally drew me to Trailhead that held true - they have good rates and a few nice perks, like how there's no minimum required deposits or associated fees, and you can access a network of CU ATMs for free withdrawals. Also most of the reps I talked to were friendly. Unfortunately, the negatives outweigh those positives far too strongly to recommend it. Every step of the way from trying to get my account set up to trying to use it, I've ran into problems and frustrations. When I was first setting up the account, representatives gave me bad / conflicting info a few times that led to unnecessary frustration. And a poorly designed setup process led to me encountering an error in the system when I tried to activate my card, which led to me having to cancel a grocery purchase at the store and spend an hour on the phone getting bounced between multiple Trailhead departments and sitting on hold, just for reps to point fingers at other departments and send me in circles. None of this was encouraging, but I was still willing to give them a chance. Unfortunately the problems have only continued in the months since, and these problems are pretty clearly systemic. Despite setting up direct deposit into my account and storing thousands of dollars in it, they constantly block transactions I try to perform, as their system seems to be paranoid (and stupid) about what it thinks is fraud. And since they don't offer support outside of daytime weekday business hours, this means you can get left unable to access your funds for days at a time. I've called and tried to find out why, and once again I haven't been able to get consistent answers or resolution. One rep even gave me attitude (this was an outlier though, like I mentioned they're usually friendly at least even if they don't know what they're doing). Did I mention that their security and tech is lacking? Their app has decent UI and features, but there's also a lot missing, and they have some surprisingly bad security systems in place (like selecting your sensitive info like SS# and address from a short list of options they read out to you. Someone could get past this with very little info on you, and could even just guess their way through until they get lucky - or they could record the options and use process of elimination to find your info). I wish I could go back in time and never bother switching to Trailhead CU, I've gone through so much frustrating loss of time and money trying to make things work with them, for nothing. They make Wells Fargo look the shining example of banking, which is saying something.
Mar 5th, 2024 -
Chris Thomas
Feb 27th, 2024 -
Susan Pedersen
Amazing!!! We just bought a house and Lou Xavier was our mortgage officer. She was outstanding in every way. From my first contact with her she was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and very personable. Ive bought a dozen houses in the past and never have I had such an easy, smooth transaction. It was unbelievable. We are delighted with our home and so happy to be pleasantly surprised by a process we absolutely dreaded going into. No reason to fear! Thank you Trailhead and a special thanks to Lou!!
Jul 17th, 2023 -
Beverly Jackson
Late June prior to taking a trip , I went into this location to do some banking. I normally use the Mississippi location but this one is close to my job. I was being helped by an agent who explained to me what I needed could not be done. As I continued to ask questions of this young man a particular teller whom Ive chosen to avoid because I didnt like his energy when servicing me in the past decided to interject , rudely , I should say . I politely asked him not to interfere in my conversation. Needless to say a unhealthy verbal exchange occurred with us both being rude . However, this is a verbal exchange with him safely behind his counter and me heading for door. Well this young man felt it was appropriate to come from behind his counter with Mase and point it directly in my face and threaten to spray me . I am a 62 y/o black female , surely he did not feel threatened by me and if he had he would have stayed safely behind his counter , but his goal was to intimidate and scare me . Of course as a black woman, I deal with racism often . What upsets me the most is I reported this incident well over 6 weeks ago and have yet to be contacted , even though I inquire about it every time I go to the Mississippi location .I have avoided a location that is most convenient to me because their Customer Service manager either agrees with their tellers behavior or I guess I simply dont matter. What ever it is , no one has ever followed up so I guess my only option is to find another bank .
Jul 22nd, 2023
Contact Info
- 503-220-2592
Questions & Answers
Q What is the phone number for Trailhead Credit Union?
A The phone number for Trailhead Credit Union is: 503-220-2592.
Q Where is Trailhead Credit Union located?
A Trailhead Credit Union is located at 221 NW 2nd Ave #100, Portland, OR 97209
Q What is the internet address for Trailhead Credit Union?
A The website (URL) for Trailhead Credit Union is: https://www.trailheadcu.org/hours-locations-more/old-town-branch
Q How big is Trailhead Credit Union?
A Trailhead Credit Union employs approximately 20+ people.
Q What days are Trailhead Credit Union open?
A Trailhead Credit Union is open:
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Q How is Trailhead Credit Union rated?
A Trailhead Credit Union has a 3.9 Star Rating from 95 reviewers.
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( 95 Reviews )Charles Stefanik on Google
Michael Brinton on Google
Don't make the mistake I did and trust this company with your funds. I moved to a Trailhead CU account as my main banking account from Wells Fargo after some disappointment with them, but after the nightmare that Trailhead has been I'm scrambling to go back to Wells Fargo. So much wasted time and effort for nothing... Maybe this review can at least prevent others from making the same mistake.
I'll start with the good things that originally drew me to Trailhead that held true - they have good rates and a few nice perks, like how there's no minimum required deposits or associated fees, and you can access a network of CU ATMs for free withdrawals. Also most of the reps I talked to were friendly.
Unfortunately, the negatives outweigh those positives far too strongly to recommend it. Every step of the way from trying to get my account set up to trying to use it, I've ran into problems and frustrations. When I was first setting up the account, representatives gave me bad / conflicting info a few times that led to unnecessary frustration. And a poorly designed setup process led to me encountering an error in the system when I tried to activate my card, which led to me having to cancel a grocery purchase at the store and spend an hour on the phone getting bounced between multiple Trailhead departments and sitting on hold, just for reps to point fingers at other departments and send me in circles.
None of this was encouraging, but I was still willing to give them a chance. Unfortunately the problems have only continued in the months since, and these problems are pretty clearly systemic. Despite setting up direct deposit into my account and storing thousands of dollars in it, they constantly block transactions I try to perform, as their system seems to be paranoid (and stupid) about what it thinks is fraud. And since they don't offer support outside of daytime weekday business hours, this means you can get left unable to access your funds for days at a time. I've called and tried to find out why, and once again I haven't been able to get consistent answers or resolution. One rep even gave me attitude (this was an outlier though, like I mentioned they're usually friendly at least even if they don't know what they're doing). Did I mention that their security and tech is lacking? Their app has decent UI and features, but there's also a lot missing, and they have some surprisingly bad security systems in place (like selecting your sensitive info like SS# and address from a short list of options they read out to you. Someone could get past this with very little info on you, and could even just guess their way through until they get lucky - or they could record the options and use process of elimination to find your info).
I wish I could go back in time and never bother switching to Trailhead CU, I've gone through so much frustrating loss of time and money trying to make things work with them, for nothing. They make Wells Fargo look the shining example of banking, which is saying something.
Chris Thomas on Google
Susan Pedersen on Google
Amazing!!! We just bought a house and Lou Xavier was our mortgage officer. She was outstanding in every way. From my first contact with her she was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and very personable. Ive bought a dozen houses in the past and never have I had such an easy, smooth transaction. It was unbelievable. We are delighted with our home and so happy to be pleasantly surprised by a process we absolutely dreaded going into. No reason to fear! Thank you Trailhead and a special thanks to Lou!!
Beverly Jackson on Google
Late June prior to taking a trip , I went into this location to do some banking.
I normally use the Mississippi location but this one is close to my job.
I was being helped by an agent who explained to me what I needed could not be done.
As I continued to ask questions of this young man a particular teller whom Ive chosen to avoid because I didnt like his energy when servicing me in the past decided to interject , rudely , I should say .
I politely asked him not to interfere in my conversation. Needless to say a unhealthy verbal exchange occurred with us both being rude .
However, this is a verbal exchange with him safely behind his counter and me heading for door.
Well this young man felt it was appropriate to come from behind his counter with Mase and point it directly in my face and threaten to spray me .
I am a 62 y/o black female , surely he did not feel threatened by me and if he had he would have stayed safely behind his counter , but his goal was to intimidate and scare me .
Of course as a black woman, I deal with racism often .
What upsets me the most is I reported this incident well over 6 weeks ago and have yet to be contacted , even though I inquire about it every time I go to the Mississippi location .I have avoided a location that is most convenient to me because their Customer Service manager either agrees with their tellers behavior or I guess I simply dont matter.
What ever it is , no one has ever followed up so I guess my only option is to find another bank .
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