This account represents your membership at CFCU. All we ask is that you maintain $5 in it, and we'll provide you with a variety of electronic services, access to our amazing deposit and loan product lines, and a voice in one of the most impactful not-for-profit financial institutions in the country. Our Savings Account even pays dividends with only a $100 daily balance average!
Savings
Over 60,000 individuals in Tompkins and Cortland County turn to CFCU for their savings needs! It is easy to see why.
Benefits
Benefits of our Savings Account:
- No monthly service fees.
- Low $5 minimum balance requirement.
- Dividends paid with only $100 in the account.
- Free access to online services including Digital Banking, and the popular CFCU Spending Tool.
- Freedom to create sub-savings accounts to help you save.
- Peace of mind with NCUA insurance coverage to at least $250,000.
$5,000 Quarterly Prizes!
Simply save for a rainy day and have a chance at prizes up to $5,000!
Rates
| Average Daily Balance | Annual Percentage Yield (APY)1 | Alert Me |
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| Minimum $100 to earn APY | 0.05% | Receive a notification when this rate changes |
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Keep your money growing with our competitive yields!
Direct Deposit
Setting up your Direct Deposit:
Why wait for your funds to become accessible when you can set up Direct Deposit and access them quicker? Head to your Human Resources / Payroll Department today and give them our Routing Number (221381540) and your MICR number at CFCU. This convenience can also be set up with Retirement Checks, Social Security, and other Federally recurring payments.
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What is a MICR number and how do I find it?
The MICR number appears at the bottom edge of a check. MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. The ink is read electronically by a machine for security and record-keeping purposes. The MICR number consists of three sets of numbers—the routing/transit number, account number, and check number.
This number is found at the bottom of your checks.
Any questions about how to set up Direct Deposit for your particular situation? We're here to help in person or on the phone.
Contact Us
Member Solutions (Mon-Fri. 8am-5:30pm; Sat. 9am-12pm) - 607-257-8500 - Toll free 800-428-8340
CFCU Insurance Services (Mon-Sat. 8am-8:30pm) - 844-835-7646
Telephone Banking - 607-257-8113 - Toll free 800-782-9143
Lost/Stolen Debit Card - 800-472-3272
Lost/Stolen Visa Card -
866-205-8314 (Domestic) or
703-463-2473 (International)
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CFCU will never contact a member electronically to obtain personal information. If you receive this type of communication, please contact us immediately to report.
Goal Savings Accounts
Goal Savings Accounts
Many of our members turn to CFCU for help in saving towards specific events occurring each year through our new Goal Savings Accounts. You specify when you need the money, and we'll come up with a disciplined option to help you succeed.
Open a Club Account today within Digital Banking, over the phone, or at any branch.
Deposit at any time into these accounts, and/or set up a payroll transfer for additional automation!
FAQ
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What are your rates?
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Who sets the rates for the Credit Union?
Our Asset Liability Management Committee diligently sets our rates to be competitive in the marketplace and to benefit our members.
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Can I use my accounts overseas? (particularly checking and the debit card) Are there fees to do so?
Yes you can use your accounts overseas. Please contact CFCU ahead of time to let us know when and where you will be traveling. There is a 1% currency conversion fee.
Note: Certain Countries have restrictions. Contact us for more information.
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Can I still be a member if I move away from the area?
Absolutely! Once you are a member of CFCU, you are a member for life.
By the way, did you know you can stay in touch with us and your accounts on the go? Our Mobile Banking and Text Banking are super popular offerings with our members across the country!
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What is Reg D and how might it impact me?
Non-transaction accounts include savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificate of deposit accounts and are limited to the number of withdrawals and transfers allowed. Transaction accounts such as checking accounts offer unlimited transactions in any form.
Federal Regulation D defines the number and types of withdrawals and transfers that can be transacted on a Non-transaction account during a calendar month to allow the account to retain its savings deposit status. Federal Regulation D is a Directive of the Government, not of your credit union.
The following types of transactions are limited to six per month from non-transaction accounts (noted above).
Transfers between CFCU accounts
· Pre-authorized Auto-transfers including overdraft protection.
· Home Banking Transfers (including a request through secure messaging)
· Phone transfers –automated phone line
· Phone transfers –speaking to a CFCU representative
· Faxed Transfers – submitting a faxed request
Transfers/Withdrawals to Third Parties
· Pre-authorized Automatic Clearing House (ACH) debits
· Home Banking Transfers (including a request through secure messaging)
· Phone transfers –automated phone line of CFCU or third party
· Phone transfers –speaking to a CFCU representative or a third party representative
· Faxed Transfers – submitting a faxed request to CFCU
The following types of transactions are unlimited from non-transaction accounts (noted above).
Transfers between CFCU accounts
· In person (or by messenger)
· At an ATM
· By Mail with an original signature
· Pre-authorized Transfer to pay a CFCU loan, Visa or Mortgage or credit union fees
Withdrawals
· Home Banking Withdrawals (including a request through secure messaging)- requesting a check mailed to depositor
· Phone Withdrawals - speaking to a CFCU representative and requesting a check mailed to depositor
· Phone Withdrawals – CFCU automated phone line and requesting a check mailed to depositor
· Faxed Withdrawal – request made by fax to mail a check to depositor
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How can I access my funds?
ATMs (1 in 12 in the US are in our surcharge free network), Debit Cards, in our Branches, via PopMoney, via Bill Pay, etc. Take a look at all we have to offer!
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How much do I have to have in Savings to earn dividends?
With a $100 Average Daily Balance, you'll earn dividends on your Savings.
Table data for Savings & Goal Savings Account Rates Rates as of 1/1/2019Average Daily Balance Annual Percentage Yield (APY)1 Alert Me Minimum $100 to earn APY 0.05% Receive a notification when this rate changes - 1Compounded Monthly. The APY is a variable rate and may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings.↵
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What is the $5 membership and what does it do for me?
Best $5 you'll ever spend, we guarantee it. Especially, as you aren't spending it! It's still your $5!
This $5 signifies your membership into CFCU. Think of it as being part of a special club that has your financial best interests at heart.
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Can I set up more than one Savings Account to overdraft protection my Checking Account?
Sure! Any Savings Account can be set up for this, and you can even set up multiple Savings Accounts and tell us what order you'd like for us to draw from them.
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Can I keep my membership open if I'm not able to use it for a while? How long?
Just use your accounts once per calender year and they will not go dormant.
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Can I have more than one Savings Account?
Yes! We like our members so much, we'll let you have 10 of them!
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How can I open an account if I am not in the area?
No problem! Give us a ring and we'll set you up with a few different options based on the account type.
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Can I open a Savings Account Online?
We'll need a signature to open your membership (your first/Primary Savings Account at CFCU), but any others after that you can do with a simple phone call, stopping in, or going into Online Banking! You can have up to 10 Savings Accounts here under one membership. A nice benefit for those who like to automatically save for certain events.
Another way to save for certain events? Club Accounts! Learn more
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Do I have to open a Savings Account to be a member?
Yes, but it is so much more! With just $5 in a Savings Account, you become a member of CFCU.
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What is the Average Daily Balance?
The average daily balance is determined by adding end of day balance in the account for each day of the month and dividing by the number of days in the month.
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What are your account fees?
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When do I get statements? Are they quarterly only?
Statements for our deposit accounts come monthly for transactional accounts such as Checking, and quarterly for non-transactional accounts such as Savings. Savings account statements will, however, come monthly if an ACH is set up on the account.
That's a bunch of trees... help us save money and the environment by signing up for eStatements! Learn how to sign up for eStatements.
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How can I make deposits?
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Visit any branch.
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Via our many night drop locations.
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Via our deposit taking ATMs.
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Via Direct Deposit.
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Via ACH.
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Via Mobile Deposit!
Contact us for any depositing needs you have!
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Can I see my Checking and Savings Accounts Online?
Yes! Our Digital Banking is an excellent option for members who want to stay on top of their balances. Additionally, we have Text Banking all free for you!
For each of these, you'll need to be enrolled in Digital Banking.
Member Owned
Who is the boss in your organization? For a not-for-profit financial institution such as CFCU, the answer is YOU! Take charge of your financial life, and become a voting member-owner of one of the strongest credit unions in the country.
Member Owned
Who is the boss in your organization? For a not-for-profit financial institution such as CFCU, the answer is YOU! Take charge of your financial life, and become a voting member-owner of one of the strongest credit unions in the country.