Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Named American Banker Best Credit Union to Work For and SC Biz News Best Places to Work
For the seventh year in a row, Carolina Trust was named one of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to celebrate companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees.
This survey and awards program was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best credit unions. The 2025 list is compiled of 68 credit unions, with Carolina Trust ranked as 17th. The entire ‘Best Credit Unions to Work For’ list can be read online at AmericanBanker.com
Additionally, for the eighth year in a row, Carolina Trust was named one of the ‘Best Places to Work in South Carolina’ by SC Biz News in partnership with the Best Companies Group.
Best Places to Work in South Carolina identifies, recognizes, and honors the best places to work in South Carolina. Two parts were used to determine the rankings. The first consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking, and Carolina Trust proudly ranked 16th.
“We are honored to be on these lists again. Our employees’ votes and feedback earn us the position on these esteemed lists, which is why it is so meaningful to us as a credit union. Being a ‘Best Places to Work’ and a ‘Best Credit Union to Work For’ gives us something to be excited about as a company, and we continue to strive and grow together.” – Tim Carlisle, President/CEO.
Pictured Above: President/CEO, Tim Carlisle and his Executive Management Team at the 2025 Best Places to Work in South Carolina Gala
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Announces Employee Promotion
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that Casey Diefenderfer has been appointed to the position of AVP Risk Management.
Casey joined the credit union in August 2022 as a Compliance Specialist. Prior to joining the credit union, she worked in the banking industry, where she held the position of AVP, Branch Leader II. Her passion for providing safe banking practices and education to clients and teammates has allowed her to excel in her career at the credit union.
Learn more about our seriously simple checking lineup from Brand Ambassador, Always, August.
CCU Coin-Toss Kid
Parents of Chanticleer fans ages 5-13 can now register their child for a chance to be the next CCU Coin-Toss Kid! One lucky participant will be randomly selected before each of the six home games*.
Winners will receive four tickets to a CCU home football game, one parking pass, a CCU Prize Pack, and the opportunity to accompany the team captains and referees for the official pre-game coin toss.
*No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be age 5-13 to participate. All eligible entries, as provided in the Official Contest Rules, must be received August 21, 2025 through October, 30th 2025. An authorized adult or guardian must accompany each winner to the game. Winners must have verifiable parental or guardian permission to enter. Entry in this promotion or acceptance of any prize constitutes acceptance of the Official Contest Rules.Click here for complete details and Official Contest Rules. Entry in this promotion or acceptance of any prize constitutes acceptance of the Official Contest Rules.
Fraud Prevention Tips
Pig Butchering Scam
While the name of this scam may sound funny, the outcomes are far from a game. Pig butchering refers to the well-known idea of fattening up a pig before the slaughter. Fraudsters use this idea to "fatten up" their victims emotionally and financially, encouraging more and more investment before they split. They take off with their cryptocurrency pay day and leave you with nothing but financial and emotional devastation.
This scam often starts with a friendly message, or a romantic conversation. Scammers build trust with you over time and eventually begin recommending some kind of investment in cryptocurrency. While the opportunity may seem profitable, it is far from that. These are highly skilled criminals that are professional manipulators. Even the weariest individuals could fall victim to this scam, making it particularly dangerous.
Click herefor more details as well as additional fraud prevention tips and resources.
Just a friendly reminder, Carolina Trust representatives will not request your account information through text or over the phone.
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WBTW High School Football Blitz
Carolina Trust is a proud sponsor of the High School Football Blitz again this year. Click hereto check out the Carolina Trust segment in the Blitz Preseason Show, where August, Brand Ambassador joined News 13's, Jevan McCoskey, to talk about the upcoming football season.
Employee Appreciation Event
At Carolina Trust, our employees know how to work hard and play hard! Everyone had a great time at our employee appreciation event at PopStroke.
VFW 10804 Annual Golf Tournament
Carolina Trust was so proud to be a hole sponsor of the VFW 10804 Annual Golf Tournament. This event is the Post’s largest annual fundraiser and allows them to support many local charities and veteran programs.
IDCheck for CO-OP Shared Branching
The credit union is now offering a new feature for our CO-OP Shared Branching members called IDCheck. IDCheck validates out-of-state approved government-issued identification documents of members who visit a CO-OP Shared Branch location.
Carolina Trust members may utilize this feature when visiting an out-of-state participating CO-OP shared branch. IDCheck is a secure and trusted way to verify your identity when performing a transaction.
Wherever you are in your higher education, get the money you need for school. Student loans from Carolina Trust in partnership with Sallie Mae® could help!Click here for more information.
Hurricane Preparedness
It is officially hurricane season, and we want to make sure that you’re prepared. Now is the time to ensure that you have everything that you will need in the event of an emergency. Don’t wait until it's too late.
Carolina Trust branches will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day. While our offices are closed, please take advantage of our online, mobile and ATM services, which will be open for business.
Digital Banking Access: Carolina Trust members may be asked occasionally to reset their digital banking password. As a reminder, Carolina Trust representatives will not request your account information through text or over the phone.
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, PO Box 780004, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578, USA, 8434482133
