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BECU to open a new location in Lower Queen Anne

November 11th, 2009 · 38 Comments

Update: I just got confirmation that the planned opening date is set for Monday, December 7, less than a month away. “But that could slide if there are any construction delays,” according to Sue Mariotti.

I got an email from BECU’s West Seattle Admiral manager Sue Mariotti yesterday, informing me that the credit union will be opening a branch in Lower Queen Anne. The new location is going in at 29 West Mercer, where Taco Del Mar used to be. Although she didn’t have an opening date, she did say there would be two 24-hour ATMs and a staff of four “eager to serve the residents and workers in Lower Queen Anne, Magnolia and beyond.

BECU

This notice came at the same time that the West Seattle Blog reported that BECU would be closing two branches – the West Seattle Admiral Safeway location and another in Alki. In both cases the company decided not to renew their lease due to varying circumstances – planned construction in the West Seattle Safeway slated for next summer, and lower than desired numbers at their Alki location. According to the report, employees from the West Seattle location will be transferring to “a location in the Queen Anne are.” Currently the closest BECU locations are in Downtown Seattle, Ballard, Capitol Hill and the University District. More information to come.

(Thanks to Sue for the photo!)



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