Become a Member
You're not just a member - you're part owner.
Dedicated
Serving members since 1950, MSD is here to stay. Our dedication to our members and community is proven with over a decade of service.
Valued
Our members' are our top priority. We want to hear from you, whether that's us reaching out through member surveys or you reaching out to us; we value what you say to help us better serve you.
Trusted
We hope to be your place to turn to for all your financial needs, so you need to trust where you bank. MSD has the means, resources, and confidence to ensure your banking needs are secured.
Ready? You can join us in one of the following ways.
1. Merck & Co. Inc. and
Related Companies
- You work for Merck & Company, Inc.
- You work for Flik International located in or supervised from West Point, including Merck's national sales force, Merck's Wilson and Durham, and North Carolina plants.
- You are contractor who works at or are supervised from Merck & Co., Inc. provided you have a valid Merck & Co. ID.
- If you work for any of our sponsor companies or belong to one of the associations in our charter.
- Anyone who is an employee/member, volunteer, or retiree of any of the above groups may join.
- Anyone who is an immediate family member or household member of a current MSDFCU member is eligible to join.
Search All Eligible Companies and Associations
If you are an employee or member of one of the listed organizations, you can join!
2. Become Eligible Individually
If you are not apart of Merck & Co. or our other related companies, you can join through Foundation Membership.
Foundation membership is open to individuals and corporations willing to assist the Foundation’s efforts to serve organizations in our area. A one-time membership donation of $10.00 is required to join the Foundation.
Your membership in the Foundation allows you to become a member of Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union and the financial services we offer.
What do you need to open an account?
- Your Social Security Number / Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
- Government Issued Identification (Driver's License, State ID, or Passport).
- Proof of current address if different from Government Issued Identification.
- A minimum initial deposit of $5.
- You’ll need the card number, expiration date, and CVV code if funding with a debit or credit card.
- You'll need their routing and account numbers if you fund your new accounts by electronic transfer from another financial institution.
- If funding with a check, make it payable to MSDFCU and mail it to: MSDFCU, 335 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914.
- If another person will be joint on your accounts, they must enter and validate their personal information.
- Accounts for children 17 and younger (Dollar Dog Kids Club and CU Edge):
- Provide a copy of their birth certificate.
- Picture ID if under 18 and applying for a debit card.
Don’t have everything you need at your fingertips? No problem. You can start your application now, save it, and finish it later.
You can also open an account in person or by mail.
Need a hand moving? Use ClickSWITCH
ClickSWITCH is a user-friendly online tool that enables you to move your direct deposit and automatic payments from your current financial institution to MSDFCU. By using ClickSwitch, you eliminate the hassle of filling out forms or contacting payees for automated payments. ClickSWITCH takes only about 10 minutes to get started.