JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–Publix Employees Federal Credit Union is preparing to open two more branches here in former VyStar Credit Union-owned or leased properties, bringing the number of new locations to three. It also plans to eventually close a branch it has operating in northeast Florida. 

All three are former branches of Jacksonville-based 121 Financial Credit Union, which merged into VyStar. 

The $1.5-billion Publix Employees FCU serves the grocery store chain that has stores across the Southeast, and which is especially strong in Florida. 

PEFCU said it expects its new branches to open during the Spring.  

PEFCU apparently leases that property, having sold it June 21, 2024, for $1.01 million to KAMS Enterprises LLC of Jacksonville. 

‘Commitment to Members’

“This growth reflects our commitment to serving our members and providing convenient access to the exceptional financial services you deserve,” PEFCU said on its website. “We look forward to serving you in these new locations and continuing to build stronger relationships within our community. As Publix and Jacksonville continue to grow, we’re finding that more members and Publix associates work and have homes all over this great city. We want them all to have more branch options nearby so we can be there for them when they need us the most.”

It said there will be ATMs at two of the branches, “and we’ll work quickly to make sure they are up and running as soon as possible.”

Publix Employees FCU has more than 117,000 members.