Credit Union 24, the credit union owned ATM and EFT network headquartered in Florida has announced four more CUs have joined its network and credit unions worth more than $4.3 billion in assets have renewed their contracts with their network.

The four new credit unions that joined the Credit Union 24 network are Avestar Credit Union in Bloomington, Minn.; Dade County Federal Credit Union in Miami, Fla.; O.U.R. Federal Credit Union in Eugene, Ore.; and Toro Employees Federal Credit Union in Bloomington, Minn, the network said. The 12 credit unions that renewed in Q1 2009 signed up to 5-year contracts to continue leveraging the Credit Union 24 network to benefit their respective members, who collectively conduct more than 13 million transactions a year. Relationships with those credit unions extend as far back as 1992, illustrating the long-term commitment between them and Credit Union 24, the network added.

"This network expansion illustrates how the Credit Union 24 network offers flexible programs that can enhance credit unions' bottom line, as we're constantly working with credit unions to find solutions for their unique needs and help them attract and retain members," said Jim Park, CEO of Credit Union 24 when announcing the growth. "The ultimate goal is to deliver superior financial products and flexible service to credit union members, and these credit unions have recognized the financial power that comes from joining a member-owned cooperative."