Stronger Together
We are merging with Truliant Federal Credit Union to create more value for you while continuing the service and relationships you can count on.
We’re Committed to Keeping You Informed Every Step of the Way
We are pleased to share that as of August 25, 2026, the member vote has passed, and we are moving forward with the merger. We’re approaching this next chapter with care for you, our employees and the communities we serve. Together, we will be able to offer broader access, enhanced technology and expanded services, while continuing the personal relationships that define the Piedmont Advantage experience.
Regular Updates
Our priority is keeping you informed along the way.
We have updated our FAQs, so please take a look at what to expect.
Built on Shared Values
Both Piedmont Advantage and Truliant have served members for more than 70 years. We’re rooted in the same cooperative model and guided by the same purpose: to improve the financial lives of the people we serve.
This merger isn’t about becoming something different. It’s about bringing together two organizations that already share the same values and building from there.
“We see this as a thoughtful step forward, one that builds on our strengths and positions us to serve our members, employees and communities even more effectively,” said Dion Williams, President and CEO.
Frequently Asked Questions
The merger became legally effective on September 1, 2026. Piedmont Advantage and Truliant are now legally one credit union. The next major milestone is the systems conversion, planned for the first quarter of 2027, when Piedmont Advantage accounts and services will transition into Truliant’s technology environment. Until then, there are no immediate changes to account access or day-to-day banking unless you receive additional instructions. You can continue using your Piedmont Advantage accounts and services as you do today.
During the transition, you may also see Piedmont Advantage referenced in some places as “Piedmont Advantage, a division of Truliant.”
No. If action is required before the systems conversion, you will receive clear instructions through official communications channels (email, letters, etc.).
A systems conversion is the process of moving Piedmont Advantage member accounts, records, online and mobile banking access, debit and credit card systems, account servicing, and other operating systems into Truliant’s technology environment. It is separate from the legal merger, which became effective on September 1, 2026.
The systems conversion is planned for the first quarter of 2027, when many member-facing systems, technology platforms, cards, and operational processes will transition to the combined Truliant environment.
No, not at this time. Continue using direct deposit, automatic payments, recurring transfers, and ACH transactions as usual. If updates become necessary, they will be addressed in your Account Change Packet or other official conversion communications.
What Will Change and What Won’t
What won’t change:
- Our commitment to putting members first.
- Our focus on service and community.
- Our belief in the credit union difference.
What will evolve over time:
- Expanded products and services.
- Enhanced digital and technological capabilities.
- Access to a broader branch network.
Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and founded in 1949 within the aviation industry, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (PACU) serves member-owners, who reside, work, worship, attend school or operate a business in one of the six counties it serves in North Carolina or who are employed by one of its many employer companies. These six counties are Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg and Rockingham.