Pasadena-based Wescom Credit Union To Introduce Two Credit Cards Specially Designed for UCLA Alumni, Students and Staff

Pasadena-based Wescom Credit Union has been named the Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association, effective July 1, continuing Wescom’s longstanding history of serving the UCLA community as a sponsor of numerous programs.

In a statement, Wescom said the new designation will include additional support for the Wescom Foundation UCLA Alumni Diversity Network Scholarship Program, and support for all other UCLA Alumni career programs.

Wescom will also be introducing two new credit cards specially designed for UCLA alumni, current students, and staff, the statement said.

“Building better lives is at the core of who Wescom Credit Union is, and as the Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association, we are committed to making a difference in the UCLA community,” Darren Williams, Wescom Credit Union President and CEO, said. “With 24 branches throughout Southern California, Wescom has a tremendous opportunity to serve the UCLA alumni community, 60 percent of whom reside in the region.”

The statement said Wescom’s sponsorship for 2021 through 2028 will include introduction of new Bruin Edge and Bruin Choice credit cards to reflect Bruin pride and the Bruin experience. The cards feature a customized UCLA rewards program, which allows cardholders to earn rewards points at featured UCLA and Rose Bowl Stadium merchants including the UCLA Store, Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Credit Union and Rose Bowl Stadium concessions, ASUCLA restaurants on campus, and season or single game tickets through UCLA Athletics.

Cardholders have the option to redeem points for cash back, gift cards, travel options, merchandise, entertainment, or to be donated to select UCLA nonprofit organizations. Additionally, the cards offer the benefits of exclusive offers, low introductory rates, and no annual fee.

As part of its commitment to advancing financial wellness for all Bruins, The Wescom Foundation UCLA Alumni Diversity Network Scholarship Program will provide financial scholarships for qualifying students across several diversity alumni networks, including those representing American Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Filipino, LGBTQ+, Latino, Muslim, undocumented, first-generation, veteran, and mixed populations. The Wescom Foundation has allocated a $50,000 impactful grant for 2021.

A $25,000 grant provided by Wescom also allowed students and alumni impacted by the global pandemic access to critical career programming, including an LGBTQ+ Career Launchpad to help students and alumni understand career fundamentals and how to navigate the intricacies of disclosure in the workplace.

The Young Alumni Career Launchpad served alumni and students in building their résumés, networking, and interview skills. Wescom’s contribution also supported the Career Coaches series, which serves alumni with different career experiences.