Press & Media

Columbus, OH – Pathways Financial Credit Union announced its expansion into Northeast Ohio through a strategic merger with Taleris Credit Union, effective May 1, 2025. This marks Pathways’ first presence in the Greater Cleveland market, a major steppingstone in extending its Central Ohio legacy of member-focused service to new communities across the state.

Columbus, OH – On November 1, 2024, Pathways Financial Credit Union acquired SMART Federal Credit Union, welcoming its members into the Pathways family. This merger provides SMART members with expanded financial services, enhanced banking technology, and access to a larger network of branches throughout Central Ohio, Dayton, and Southwest Ohio.

Springfield, OH: Pathways Financial Credit Union partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Springfield to donate $10,000 for the purchase of coats for kids in need this winter season. On October 29, Pathways’ employees and Kiwanis Club members hand-delivered 450 coats to students at Kenwood Elementary School in Springfield.

Pathways Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that its Springfield branch has been awarded the prestigious Business of the Year Award by the Clark County Community Beautification Committee (CBC). The annual award recognizes local businesses for their contributions to the visual improvement of community and commercial spaces. The recognition marks the third consecutive year the branch has been celebrated for its outstanding beautification efforts, with previous honors including the 2022 Neighborhood Improvement Award and the 2023 CBC Business Award.

Columbus, OH: On September 3, 2024, Pathways Financial Credit Union announced the merger of Springfield Postal Employees Federal Credit Union (SPEFCU) with Pathways. The 535 members of SPEFCU will receive Pathways memberships and have access to the full array of banking services that Pathways offers.