Credit unions around the world are recognizing and celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day on social media Thursday.

The theme of the 74th annual event—hosted by CUNA, American's Credit Unions, and the World Council of Credit Unions— is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union™.”

The event is intended to raise awareness and celebrate what makes credit unions unique. Visit cuna.org/icuday or search #ICUDay to learn more about ICU Day, sponsored by Zogo, and see how credit unions are celebrating, making donations, and serving their community.

It's an official proclamation! Thank you #govenorkimreynolds for recognizing October 20th as International Credit Union Day! 86,000 credit unions, serving 375 million people - huge deal.
Stop at TFCU for goodies/gives on this day or check out other local credit unions #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/AZoizkgElq

— The Family CU (@TheFamilyCU) October 18, 2022

Empower YOUR future with a #creditunion! #icuday2022; join your National and International Champions @CUNA and @WOCCU in todays celebration #icuday pic.twitter.com/j23JoavNLn

— Jim Nussle (@JimNussle) October 20, 2022

❤️ @psecu Makes $50,000 Donation to Red Cross to Help Hurricane Ian Victims in Florida ❤️
https://t.co/iY8lkt4K8B #InternationalCreditUnionDay #ICUday2022 #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/vhBFvH6HeB

— CrossState Credit Union Association (@CrossStateCUA) October 20, 2022

Happy International Credit Union Day! We want to see how #CreditUnions are celebrating this special day, sponsored by @ZogoFinance. Use #ICUDay to share your celebrations! pic.twitter.com/ua2XFwbUiR

— CUNA (@CUNA) October 20, 2022

Happy International Credit Union Day! AmeriCU is grateful to be part of the credit union movement and celebrate our members. Stop by any of our Financial Center's or visit https://t.co/XoK1Qt51rw to get in on the fun!⭐#RedCarpet #ICUDay #AmeriCU pic.twitter.com/5P6hVJuQ4k

— AmeriCU Credit Union (@AmeriCU) October 20, 2022

On International Credit Union Day, we want you to know that your credit union is here for you and that we want to empower you to succeed!

Thank you for your membership! Please stop by one of our branches and let us thank you for your membership. #ICUDay2022 pic.twitter.com/ishI7vlPip

— Andrews Federal (@AndrewsFederal) October 20, 2022

Today is the 74th anniversary of International Credit Union Day®. Did you know that more than 375 million members in 118 countries also recognize and celebrate the credit union difference! #ICUDay #ICUDay2022 pic.twitter.com/AU6a2pFdW2

— Delta Community CU (@DeltaCommunity) October 20, 2022

Today is #InternationalCreditUnionDay! We’re celebrating by asking a simple question: what’s so special about credit unions, anyway? Here, Keri from our team shares her thoughts. #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/e0MES50v8A

— UW Credit Union (@UWCreditUnion) October 20, 2022

Happy #ICUDay! In celebration of #internationalcreditunionday today, stop by ANY of our #121FCU branches where we're giving out free shirts (as modeled here by our friendly Kendall branch) AND SNACKS! pic.twitter.com/XZ5skIu7cx

— 121 Financial Credit Union (@121Financial) October 20, 2022

Happy International Credit Union Day! To celebrate we have a VERY special episode of A Penny or Two For Your Thoughts, featuring the one and only Steve Swanstrom, President and CEO of Centris Federal Credit Union. You won't want to miss this episode! pic.twitter.com/73wRw2nyzB

— Centris Federal Credit Union (@CentrisFCU) October 20, 2022

For #ICUDay we are giving a $1K to groups working on international causes. Stop #1 was Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Johnson City, NY, who are preparing to ship their 4th container of supplies to the Ukraine. Learn more @ https://t.co/uZtuKXzjp8#ICUDay #ICUD pic.twitter.com/cvojdTj8HR

— Visions Federal Credit Union (@VisionsFCU) October 20, 2022

Today is #InternationalCreditUnion Day! Stop by to say "hi" and have a cookie. Tonight beginning at 5 pm we'll be buying the first 87 beers at Bond's Brewing Co. on 2nd St. to celebrate our 87 years! Join us! Empower your Financial Future with a Credit Union. pic.twitter.com/u7W2d23V3L

— StagePoint Federal Credit Union (@StagePointFCU) October 20, 2022

Texas Trust exists for one simple purpose: To help build brighter financial futures. Our members are our friends, neighbors, and business leaders, and we've been helping them to live brighter since 1936.
Happy National Credit Union Day!#WeCu #TexasTrustCU pic.twitter.com/osSjx0FlvF

— Texas Trust CU (@TexasTrustCU) October 20, 2022

Happy International Credit Union Day from your friends at Midland Credit Union! Please stop by any location today to pick up your free calendar and a yummy cookie! #ICUDay #IowaCreditUnions pic.twitter.com/Gq3tA9ecW5

— MidlandCU (@MidlandCU) October 20, 2022

Happy International Credit Union Day! Today, we celebrate the spirit of the global credit union movement. Thank you to all our members for being a special part of it! pic.twitter.com/uEuJmDRvHe

— Community South (@community_south) October 20, 2022

Happy #icuday! Olean Area FCU has been empowering members for 50 years! #Empower your #Financial future and that of your community by sharing the benefits of joining a #CreditUnion https://t.co/d1wEGDd7ar pic.twitter.com/TrEVA3riwM

— OleanAreaFCU (@OleanAreaFCU) October 20, 2022

Help us celebrate International Credit Union Day (Oct 20)! Enter to win an item of your choice from our new Savvy Merch store! We're giving away 5 items (one at EVERY branch).

Enter in-branch or online at https://t.co/epsF72O8zw #ICUDay #FirstNebraska #MemberAppreciation pic.twitter.com/jKuEAdejmf

— First Nebraska (@firstnebraska) October 20, 2022

We enjoyed visiting our friends at @AchievaCU and dropping off treats to thank them for their exceptional service to members throughout the Hurricane recovery process. #PeopleHelpingPeople #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/uwY7kernGU

— LSCU & Affiliates (@LeagueofSECUs) October 20, 2022

Today was the opening day of the Student Run Credit Union! The student leaders were ready for the job! Making deposits is so much more fun when students are running the show! @NorthvilleEDU @cfcreditunion @kiddblay #npsworldofpossibities pic.twitter.com/mpynAxqd1o

— Silver Springs Elem (@sspringselem) October 20, 2022

Thank you for choosing IMCU to empower your financial future! To celebrate International Credit Union Day visit our branches for treats & enter to win a $250 IMCU MasterCard® gift card through 10/22! The winner will be selected 10/24! Enter here: https://t.co/YBx914OCF0 #ICUDAY pic.twitter.com/hr2hlxe742

— Indiana Members CU (@IndMembersCU) October 20, 2022

Today is International Credit Union Day!

How are we celebrating? With fall goodies of course! Stop by today for some apple cider and donuts!

Happy #ICUDay everyone!#HowdoUCU #UCUMaine #MaineCreditUnions #Maine #CreditUnions pic.twitter.com/ClpQRzMslk

— University Credit Union (@UCU_Maine) October 20, 2022

We enjoyed visiting our friends at @AchievaCU and dropping off treats to thank them for their exceptional service to members throughout the Hurricane recovery process. #PeopleHelpingPeople #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/uwY7kernGU

— LSCU & Affiliates (@LeagueofSECUs) October 20, 2022

Our Streeterville location, at 541 Fairbanks, is celebrating International Credit Union Day! Stop by if you're in the area; pick up a treat and get some information. Curious about credit unions, today would be the perfect day to go inside and ask some questions! #streeterville pic.twitter.com/UNUO8VLtWv

— First Northern CU (@fncu) October 20, 2022

Some more photos from today! Although things are winding down, we still have some giveaway bags, apples, cider, and popcorn left! It has been great to see everyone who has stopped by so far. We even had Spruce Mountain Elementary stop by for an art reception. #ICUDay #OTISFCU pic.twitter.com/cLHyUsry1E

— OTIS Federal Credit Union (@OTIS_FCU) October 20, 2022

It's International Credit Union Day! Stop in either lobby today to celebrate with us or keep an eye on our socials and answer a question correctly to get an entry into our treat basket giveaway! #ICUDay #creditunionawareness #fpsfcu pic.twitter.com/cAbjTZQlEz

— Fargo Public Schools Federal Credit Union (@FPSFCU) October 20, 2022

#ThankUse Fact: This year, 5,917 members younger than 18 years old earned nearly $148,000 in Thank Use through a special category called Boost. Save on, kids! https://t.co/rYAKUXQg6t #DupacoDifference #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/mAlLQADNL9

— Dupaco Credit Union (@Dupaco) October 20, 2022

Happy International Credit Union Day! ICU Day celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. @IAGovernor has also declared today as "International Credit Union Day" in Iowa. View her proclamation at https://t.co/Wk0sxViLGT. How will your CU celebrate today? #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/gU35xo2gNr

— Iowa Credit Union League (@icul) October 20, 2022

We love helping members achieve their goals. On this International Credit Union Day, learn more about the Credit Union difference at https://t.co/T1GbtEHKaE#ICUDay #InternationalCreditUnionDay #tncreditunions pic.twitter.com/TscIgDNgqP

— Fortera Credit Union (@ForteraCU) October 20, 2022

Today is #InternationalCreditUnionDay! This year’s theme is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union.” Bethpage offers various Charitable Giving, Volunteer, & Financial Education Programs. Learn more about our community involvement here: https://t.co/ltamP7PW2l #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/Hk3Ibwz5Cb

— Bethpage Federal Credit Union (@LoveBethpage) October 20, 2022

Happy #InternationalCreditUnionDay! Today we celebrate the spirit of the global credit union movement. Thank you for being a special part of it! #CUDifference #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/qRInm1eN7R

— Maine Credit Union League (@MaineCULeague) October 20, 2022

International Credit Union Day celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. We recognize what makes credit unions unique - we are owned by our members and we exist to serve, not to make a profit. Learn more about Sikorsky Credit Union. https://t.co/2kOIL1kW5N pic.twitter.com/Ilup7ixO91

— Sikorsky CU (@sikorskycu) October 20, 2022

Happy International Credit Union Day! There are 2.8 million members in our state whose financial futures are empowered by their #creditunions. Make it a great day! #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/dZGAs0x6Ia

— Indiana Credit Union League (@IndianaLeague) October 20, 2022

International Credit Union (ICU) Day® celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement and has been celebrated since 1948. This year we're partnering with @jaxhumane to offer free adoptions on October 21. So make plans to bring home a new brand fur baby home! #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/mD7Fje5FXy

— VyStar Credit Union (@OfficialVyStar) October 18, 2022

International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) is this Thursday, October 20th, and exists to raise awareness and celebrate what makes credit unions unique! This year's theme looks toward empowering our members and community to build a better financial future with us! #ICUday pic.twitter.com/B2H1oGrEvj

— Atomic Credit Union (@Atomic_CU) October 17, 2022

This Thursday, October 20, is #ICUDay! To celebrate, we’re randomly selecting 70 members to receive a $100 Visa gift card in celebration of #SCEFCUFor70Years! Be sure to stop by your local #SCEFCU branch Thursday for goodies to celebrate. https://t.co/4bLvyaAfpH pic.twitter.com/27CKVjsnk2

— SCE Credit Union (@SCEFCU) October 17, 2022

Member Appreciation Week is finally here! In honor of International Credit Union Day, visit any of our 19 branches all week for refreshments, limited-time Member Appreciation Week CDs, and a chance to win $1,000! More details here: https://t.co/PrjWNbAY6e #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/DG51tDlRDA

— Metro Credit Union (@MetroCU) October 17, 2022

This week is international credit union week! Here are 7 ways to celebrate #ICUDay! pic.twitter.com/P7qOOFwNmw

— Abri Credit Union (@AbriCreditUnion) October 16, 2022

Happy International Credit Union Day! We are honored to serve America’s Library Community! #ICUDay #InternationalCreditUnionDay #VAlib #2022VLA #Librariestransform #LibrariesAreKeystones #libraries #librarians #libraryofcongress #ALAGives pic.twitter.com/ZemsKlmHs0

— Library of Congress Federal Credit Union (@LibCongressFCU) October 20, 2022

Come meet our CEO and get a free burger or hot dog for member appreciation and #ICUDay at our Duncan North branch! pic.twitter.com/s8uiEGpa0u

— Endurance FCU (@EnduranceFCU) October 20, 2022

Internet Offer of the Week 10/17/2022 ✨: International Credit Union Day is October 20! Use #ICUDay on social sharing why you love FORUM to be entered to win $25. See details here: https://t.co/U0jxj8RGMC pic.twitter.com/dgSR6W0laR

— FORUM Credit Union (@FORUMTalk) October 17, 2022

Come celebrate International Credit Union Day with us! Stop by your nearest branch on October 20th from 11:30am-1pm for free lunch. #financialfactfriday #ICUday pic.twitter.com/LeGpwTrdvg

— Topside FCU (@Topside_FCU) October 14, 2022

When communities get left behind by Wall Street and the big banks, credit unions step up to help families save for emergencies, buy homes, and build wealth they can pass onto their children.

Happy International Credit Union Day. #ICUDay

— Senate Banking and Housing Democrats (@SenateBanking) October 20, 2022

Member giveback and community outreach is a cornerstone of our #BuildingBetterLives mission.

Affinity provides each employee with 16 hours of VTO & contributed over $60,000 to local non-profits and charitable organizations in 2021. ❤️#ICUDay #empower #IowaCreditUnions pic.twitter.com/0qPVLEwECj

— Affinity Credit Union (@affinitycuia) October 20, 2022

Today is International Credit Union Day! We celebrated #ICUDay a bit early this year by volunteering with other Spokane credit unions at Habitat for Humanity. pic.twitter.com/1yv0BAkXkp

— Global Credit Union (@global_cu) October 20, 2022

Bring your coins to your nearest OnPoint branch to help us support Credit Union for Kids as part of #ICUDay! Your donations will go to our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Stop by now through October 31. https://t.co/CBMAUXf13F pic.twitter.com/KBSwkr5fWN

— OnPoint Community CU (@OnPointCU) October 14, 2022

Happy #InternationalCUDay! #DYK First Service still abides by some of the same founding principles established by the Credit Union Movement over 100 years ago? Every First Service member owns a share in the credit union. We’re always proud to be “For You, Not Profit.” pic.twitter.com/OzczhpWy9d

— First Service Credit Union (@FSCU) October 20, 2022

To celebrate International Credit Union Day, we're pulling out all the stops! We jumpstarted the morning with free coffee at @BWS_LL. Next stop? @GreenwoodLeftys to surprise lucky customers with a free lunch. The #ICUDay celebration isn't over. Stay tuned! #ttcuLuckyDay pic.twitter.com/jzDou9JlgM

— TTCU (@ttcu) October 20, 2022

To help raise awareness for #ICUDay this Thursday, we ask that you share on social media why you love your credit union and use the hashtag #ICUDay and feel free to tag us! pic.twitter.com/Y4UaJZfJgg

— Atomic Credit Union (@Atomic_CU) October 19, 2022

Happy #InternationalCreditUnionDay from SafeAmerica Credit Union!
Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union!@CUNA @WOCCU #ICUDay#donutday #creditunions pic.twitter.com/YjUdvSDUCu

— SafeAmerica (@SafeAmericaCU) October 20, 2022

It's #CreditUnionDay! Stop by ANY Crossroads CU location for a coffee & donut and get your name entered into a draw to WIN some Crossroads swag!!! Help us celebrate YOU, our members, on Credit Union Day! #cudifference #ICUday # coopweek pic.twitter.com/3yj6M4R9yQ

— Crossroads CU (@CrossroadsCU) October 20, 2022

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