principle #3 (participation)
Member participation leads to rates, fees and services that benefit the entire credit union. Surpluses are returned to members in the form of fewer fees, more services, lower interest on loans and higher dividends on deposits. The more members participate, the more there is to go around.
Better Security, More Intuitive Design Coming with Nov. 27 Online Banking Upgrade
UPDATE: Have a question? Leave a comment below or check out our FAQs. UPDATE: Unable to use a phone number for your One-Time Passcode? When prompted for a phone number, click the link that says “I don’t have access to a phone” and you’ll be able to enter an email address. Click here to see… (keep reading)
How to Nickname Your Accounts in Online Banking
If you have multiple checking accounts, you might want to give them nicknames in Online Banking to help you remember how you use each of them. For example, you could name one savings account “Vacation” and another one “Travel Expenses.” If you share one of your checking accounts with your husband, you could rename it… (keep reading)
How Can Your Auto Loan Help You Deal with an Emergency Expense?
The rains have made their way back to Western Washington with the chill of winter just around the corner. Northwest winters can pack a nasty punch in the form of flooding, wind storms, and power outages. At their worst, these disasters can be dangerous and cause untold damage to homes, cars, and property. If you’ve… (keep reading)
Which Tier Are You? Get Cash for Referring New Members
When you refer new members to SMCU, you help your co-op grow. That’s important because, as it grows, the co-op is able to offer you improved products and services while still keeping costs low. By telling your friends and family about SMCU’s free checking accounts and low-cost auto loans, you are passing the benefits of… (keep reading)
Join Our Board of Directors
As an owner of Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, you have a voice in the overall governance of the credit union. Like all credit unions, we are run by a volunteer board of directors elected by, and from, the membership. Applications are now being accepted for our Board of Directors and our Supervisory Committee.
Checking for Change: Nominations
Here at SMCU, giving back to the community we serve is more than just a goal; we make it a priority. One way we give back is through Feel Good Checking™. For every Feel Good Checking account opened, we donate $20 to one of our seven non-profit community partners, who are chosen each year by… (keep reading)