Union Depository

“The most secure vault in Los Santos, holding the wealth of the city’s elite.” – Los Santos Financial Review

Union Depository is a high-Security bank located in Downtown Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto V. Known as the city’s most prestigious financial institution, the Union Depository serves as the central location for some of the largest and most dangerous heists in the game. With its towering presence and heavily fortified vault, it is a key target for those aiming to strike it big, playing a major role in the final Missions of the storyline.

Location & Significance

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Santos, the Union Depository is the city’s most secure financial building, storing gold, cash, and other valuables. The building’s imposing structure, complete with tight Security measures, represents the wealth and power of Los Santos’ elite. The Depository is a key location for the final heist in GTA V, where players must infiltrate the vault and escape with an enormous sum of gold bars.

Role in GTA V

The Union Depository plays a pivotal role in the mission “The Big Score,” where Michael, Franklin, and Trevor plan and execute a heist to rob the building’s vault. The mission allows players to choose between a subtle or aggressive approach, both involving intense action and coordination. The Union Depository’s vault is one of the most secure Locations in the game, and breaking into it is considered the ultimate heist, symbolizing the peak of the Protagonists’ criminal careers.

Landmark Moments

• The Big Score: In the climactic mission “The Big Score,” the Union Depository is the main target for Michael, Trevor, and Franklin, marking the final and most lucrative heist in GTA V’s story.
• High Security: The Depository’s vault is located deep underground, guarded by elite Security forces, which makes the heist a challenging yet rewarding mission for players.
• Escape Challenges: After looting the vault, players must escape through heavily patrolled areas while avoiding Law Enforcement, adding to the tension of the mission.

• The Union Depository is inspired by the real-life Federal Reserve Bank in Los Angeles, known for its secure vaults and status as a symbol of financial power.
• The heist on the Union Depository in “The Big Score” can yield over $200 million in gold bars, making it the largest payout in GTA V.
• The building’s exterior design and Security measures are detailed to reflect its status as the most secure bank in the game.
• Players can visit the Union Depository outside of Missions, but the vault is inaccessible without engaging in the mission-specific heist.
• In GTA Online, the Union Depository also serves as a backdrop for various heist-related Missions and activities.