FAQs

Topic: General Credit Union Questions

Q: What is the difference between a bank and a credit union?

Q: You said you are a not-for-profit, does that mean that you don’t make any money?

Q: You said before that you would have higher savings rates, so how come your rates on savings accounts and Certificates are so low?

Account Questions

Q: What is my routing number?

Q: Is my checking account number the same as my savings account number?

Q: What does “Account Type” mean? I see it when I try to transfer money to another member’s account.

Q: I have moved, how can I update my address?

Q: Do I have to come into EPCU to deposit a check?

Q: What is Shared Branching?

Q: So you said that I can go to any credit union. I went to Indiana Members the other day and I could not do a shared branching transaction there. What gives?

Topic: Loan Questions

Q: Hey how about you give me a loan for zero percent?

Q: But your website said you offer zero percent loans?

Q: The girl I talked to last week assured me that I could have a zero percent loan.

Q: Last time I got a loan my rate was lower. Why is it higher now?

Topic: IT & Online Banking Questions

Q: What is my login ID for home banking?

Q: Speaking of login ID, how do I set up my home banking?

Q: It says that I already set up my account, but I cannot remember my password, what should I do?

Q: I no longer have access to the email address that you have on file, what can I do to change it?

Q: I know my password, but the computer keeps asking me my security questions and I do not know the answers, what should I do?

Q: Can I transfer money to another FI?

Q: Where can I find Bill Pay?

Q. How do I order checks?

Q: How did you come up with the idea for this FAQ page?

Topic: Debit & Credit Card Questions

Q: Why do I get text messages when I use my debit card asking if the purchase is mine?

Q: Do I have to call every time I am traveling?

Q: Why do I have to use my PIN at certain locations? I want to use my card like a credit card.

Q: How can I see transactions on my CC?

Q: Ok so I found my credit card info on the home banking site, but why can’t I see it on the mobile app?

Fraud Related Questions

Q: I have a transaction on my account that I don’t recognize, what should I do?

Q: You keep talking about SecureLOCK Equip, what is it?

Q: So, I called and reported a suspicious transaction but then I found out it was actually my husband who did it, what happens now?

Q: There is a transaction on my account for something that I bought, and I don’t like it. Can I dispute that?

Q: My (insert personal service company here—gym, magazine subscription, etc) keeps debiting my account even after I cancelled with them. What should I do?

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