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Interior FCU Newsletter Fall 2022

Get ready for an even better banking experience with Zelle®!

Zelle® is a convenient way to do everything from splitting the cost of bills, to paying back friends, to sending money to your landscaper. Access Zelle® through digital banking. Available November 10th.

Popmoney® will be replaced by Zelle®, and sunset on November 7th. Here is what you will need to do before the launch:

  1. Notify contacts you will no longer be using Popmoney®
  2. Ask contacts to enroll with Zelle® (if they aren’t already)
  3. Notify anyone who sends you payments to use Zelle®

Watch the video to learn just how easy and convenient using Zelle® is!

Zelle® tips to get your money sent where you meant

Zelle® is a fast, safe and easy way to send money to people you know, and it is best to think of using Zelle® the same as you do when using cash. When sending money, always make sure you know that person and confirm their contact information before you hitSend."*

Remember these helpful tips to make sure your money is always sent safely:

  1. Know: Only use Zelle® to send money to friends, family and other people you trust.
  2. Verify: Make sure your recipient’s name, U.S. mobile phone number or email address are correct before sending money.
  3. Be aware: If a payment situation feels off, it probably is. Trust your gut and investigate.

* U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle®. Transactions between enrolled consumers typically occur in minutes.

Copyright © 2022 Interior Federal Credit Union. All rights reserved. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

Certificate Rates Have Reached New Heights

Our certificate rates just keep jumping! Take advantage of the new rates up to 4.14% APY* and earn a great return on your savings. Pick a term that works for your lifestyle and set aside funds for college, vacations, or just grow your savings! Investing money can be risky, take away that risk and earn guaranteed savings with a certificate. Click the button below to check out just how much you can earn and how your dividends accrue.

* APY= Annual Percentage Yield

Give The Gift of Membership!

Do you know someone who could benefit from an Interior FCU membership? Give the gift of membership to a family member and you both get $50! Let us help your little one save for their bright future, your teen practice good financial habits, and your young adult get started on the right foot towards financial independence. Whatever it may be, we’re here to help! Click below for details.

International CU Day

International Credit Union Day is October 20, 2022. The annual celebration aims to help more people improve their financial well-being through accessible and affordable products and services provided by their local credit union. This year’s theme is Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union.

Pay Your Bills At Home or On the Go!

No need to go to a branch to pay your bills, with Bill Pay, a free service in digital banking, it allows you to pay your utilities, credit cards, and other bills as well as track your payments quickly and securely. You can schedule exactly when you need your payments sent and whether to make a one-time or recurring payment. It’s convenient and good for the environment!

To sign up, login to the mobile app, choose Bill Pay from the bottom menu and follow instruction to register.

Join Us & Learn How to Use Mobile Deposit!

Tired of squeezing in trips to a branch to deposit checks? Utilize our digital banking feature, mobile deposit. Mobile Deposit is designed to fit your busy lifestyle allowing you to deposit checks whenever, wherever. We know you have options when it comes to mobile banking, and we want to make your experience with us simple. That’s why we’re providing a Mobile Deposit Webinar on October 26, 2022 - 12:00 PM EST! We’d love for you to join us and ask questions live, but if you can’t, register anyway and we will send a recording to your email! Click the button below to register.

Save $2500!

Did you know you could save up to $2500 annually with your Interior FCU membership? From cash back rewards just for using your Interior FCU Visa® card on everyday purchases to savings on rental cars, we aim to give back to our members! Click here to learn how you can save.

Board of Directors

There are 5 seats on our Board of Directors (BOD) up for election. We have 4 candidates and 1 vacancy.

  • Shawn Buckner
  • Jacqueline Lynch
  • John Nyce
  • Brenda Rodriguez

Click here to view the nominees' complete biographies and qualifications.

Interested in Serving on the Credit Union's Board of Directors?

Seats on the Board are open to any member of Interior FCU who is in good standing with the Credit Union. Members who wish to be placed on the ballot must do so through a Nomination by Petition. The petition must be signed by 1% of the credit union membership (at least 219 members). A brief biography, completed Board Application, a statement of qualifications, and a signed statement pledging the nominee's willingness to serve if elected, must also accompany it. Nominations by petition must be received by 3:00 pm EST on December 2, 2022, and should be addressed to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee and mailed to our mailing address:

Learn more and apply to be an Associate Director, HERE.

Annual CU College Scholarship!

Attention College-Bound Members! You are eligible to apply for one of 10, $1,000 essay-based scholarships, one $1,000 video-based scholarship, and/or one $1,000 photo-based scholarship. YES, you can apply for all three categories! The deadline to apply is April 15, 2023. Check out last year’s winners in the meantime.

Coping With Inflation? Be Budget Aware!

Inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets. From groceries to gas, record breaking inflation means the purchasing power of your money is decreasing each month. Follow the steps in our blog to keep “budget aware” and help navigate this period of high inflation, however long it lasts.

Giving Back is What We Do Best!

This quarter we ran promotions that had more benefits than just great rates! We were able to give back over $11,000 in closing costs for Home Equity Loans and over $4,500 for our Spring Auto Promotions. We are so thankful for our Interior Federal Credit Union Family. The future is bright at Interior FCU! Be the first to hear of upcoming promotions by becoming a Mobile Insider! Just for signing up you will be entered to win a $50 gift card.

Once a Member Always a Member!

Don’t let retirement deter you from continuing your membership with Interior Federal Credit Union. We want you to reap the many benefits you’ve enjoyed while you were working long into retirement. Even if you change jobs, you are still a member. You don’t need to worry about losing membership privileges. And, your family members can still join, even if you are no longer a DOI employee. It’s one of the many good things about belonging to a Credit Union. Once a member, ALWAYS a member! Here are the 5 most frequently asked questions about membership and retirement from the department.

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