2 Minutes to Support 7 Principles Exercise your voice by voting in SMCU’s 79th Annual Volunteer Board and Supervisory Committee Elections this February 13th through March 10th. As a member of SMCU, you have the ability to make a difference and help shape the landscape of your co-op by electing the people who speak and… (keep reading)
You may have heard that loans are hard to come by nowadays or that lenders have closed up their vaults and are standing in front of the doors with arms crossed and frowns on their faces. At Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, nothing could be further from the truth. SMCU has more than $100 million to… (keep reading)
As the holiday season approaches, it is important to be aware of potential scams. Con artists are working hard to get their hands on your member’s money as well as personal and financial information. To help reduce the risk and protect credit union members, we offer a list of potential scams along with tips for… (keep reading)
We are now accepting applications for the A.G. “Tony” Marino Scholarship Program. SMCU will award ten $2,000 scholarships to qualified students for the 2012-2013 academic school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2012. We will announce scholarship recipients in early March. The A.G. “Tony” Marino Scholarship program honors Mr. Marino, our founder, and his… (keep reading)
Debit card fees have been in the news quite a bit during the last week. Changes in federal regulations are leading some banks to shift the task of generating debit-card revenue from the merchants accepting debit cards to the consumers using them. Several national banks have recently announced plans to charge their customers a monthly… (keep reading)
Members are again reporting fraudulent calls from someone who claims to work at the credit union. This time the call came from (815) 703-0000. The caller said that there was a problem with the member’s debit card and the account had been frozen. This call is a scam. If you receive such a phone call,… (keep reading)
When you realize your wallet or purse is missing, it can be difficult to figure out what to do next. Here are some steps to take to prevent any long-term damage to your accounts and credit reports. Within 24 Hours… Close Your Credit and Debit Cards Call SMCU and your other credit card companies as… (keep reading)