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Wainwright and area Community Events for May 2012
May 5 Wainwright Quota Club Ladies' Night Out
May 5 Hardisty Men's Cash Golf Tournament
May 12 Edgerton Public School Grad
May 13 Amisk Ag Society Mother's Day Breakfast
May 21 Victoria Day (Wainwright Credit Union closed)
May 22-26 CFB/ASU Wainwright Military Family Appreciation Week
May 25-26 Wainwright Oilmen's Golf Tournament
May 26 Chauvin Dr Folkins School Graduation
May 26 Amisk Townwide Garage Sale
New $50 bills began circulation on March 26! Let's take a closer look!
Did you know that the Bank of Canada has released new $50 bank notes? Get to know the new, innovative polymer $50 bank notes that began circulation on Monday, March 26.
Why polymer notes?
- more security features that inhibit counterfeit activity
- more environmentally friendly
- more economical
- Get ALL the facts!
Counterfeiting?
As the new notes are released, counterfeit activity involving the Canadian Journey series (the current series that polymer will replace) as well as the 6 past series that were released prior to the Canadian Journey series, could increase significantly. Find out what you should do if you suspect a note is counterfeit…
FREE Credit Union Mobile App now available!
Credit Union Locator
The Canadian Credit Union System ATM and Branch Locator gives you the ability to find credit unions and credit union ATMs near you, anywhere in Canada.
Shopping, on vacation, running errands – you can find the closest credit union and credit union ATM to you.
- Get information about the services credit unions and ATMs offer
- Get directions to credit unions and ATMs
- Stay connected to the credit union system wherever you go
To download the app, members should visit their smartphone app provider:
- For iPhone®: http://www.apple.com/itunes/ log on to this website and download the itunes free program
- For BlackBerry®: http://www.blackberry.com
- For Android™: https://play.google.com/store/apps
- For Windows®: http://www.windowsphone.com/
* do a search for "Credit Union Locator" at the corresponding website and start download!
Having trouble logging in to Wainwright Credit Union's internet BANKING?
Internet BANKING card changes:
If you are using internet banking regularly, you are using a 19 digit card number which is found on your MEMBER CARD®. In order to comply with a directive from the Interac Association, we need to replace all MEMBER CARDs that do not have a CHIP in them.
This chip conversion project may affect some of our member's card numbers currently being used to access internet BANKING. If the card you use to access internet BANKING begins with "5046612", this project may affect your access.
If you are having problems…
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If you cannot log in using your card number that begins with “5046612”, and if you have another MEMBER CARD (one that begins with "6294422"), just use the "6294422" 19 digit card number.
Note: if you have more than one MEMBER CARD, use the card with the lowest 19 digit card number. - If you do not use your member card for purchases, then you must obtain a new 19 digit card number. Please come in and see us or contact us today and we will be happy to provide you with a card number so you can continue using on your internet banking with no interruption.
Once you have updated your internet BANKING access card number…
You will need to go into “Manage my Memorized Accounts” to delete the old "5046612" Card Number and add the new 19 digit Card Number you will be using for online access. You will have the option to save your new settings.
Whenever a new 19 digit Card Number is used, it requires you to re- enroll in Increased Authentication. Once you have enrolled using your new card number and have saved your new settings under "Manage my Memorized Accounts", you should not need go through the increased authentication enrollment.
To find out more details, or if you have any questions related to this process, visit us in branch or contact us today!
Choice Rewards SEE THE STARS Mastercard Contest
You could be whisked away to Hollywood to live like the stars! That’s right – you could be one of 6 regional grand prize winners of a trip worth $5,000, OR 450,000 Choice Rewards points (and you choose your own prizes). In addition, $2,500 will be donated in your name to a charity of your choice.
Also, if you apply and are approved for specific types of credit cards, you could win bonus points: Choice Rewards Low-Fee Gold MasterCard Credit Card (5,000 bonus points); Choice Rewards Gold MasterCard credit card (10,000 bonus points).
What do you have to do to enter? Just apply and be approved for a Choice Rewards MasterCard or Global Payment card by May 31.
There’s more! You could qualify to win bonus Choice Rewards points or 1 of 50 Family Night Out packages, just by using your new or existing credit card 15 or more times before June 30.
To apply for your card, contact your branch now.
Want an all electronic bank account? eChoice account is for you!
eChoice is cheap at only $5/month, because you spend your hard earned money wisely. eChoice is an electronic only bank account, so it’s perfect for you because you already do everything online. eChoice is safe, because there are no paper statements you have to worry about storing or destroying safely…no one else can access your online banking statements. eChoice will help you save money, time, our planet and protect your identity. Take eChoice EVERYWHERE you go! Do your banking with eChoice ANYTIME you want and ANYWHERE you may be! Now you wonder… how do I switch? Send an email to askus@wainwrightcu.ca or give us a phone call - it’s that simple.
eChoice account
a paperless bank account that
- saves the environment
- protects your identity
- saves you money
- saves you time
For just $5.00 per month, your eChoice account goes with you… wherever life takes you!
What is the e-Choice Account?
1) It’s a full access electronic account combining all the electronic services now available to our members into one account:
- internetBANKING
- mobileBANKING
- mobileWEB
- hyperWALLET
- apply for loans on line
You’ll access the services from:
- MemberCard or Global Payment Card
- computer
- ATMs
- cell phone
- smart phone
- iPad
- point of sale terminals
You can make purchases, pay bills, make deposits and withdrawals, transfer funds in and out, check your balance, and more! It's the account that you can take with you when and wherever you go!
2) It’s a green account. You may never have to touch another of paper while doing your day to day banking again.
3) It's safe. Paper statements are less secure than electronic statements. If not secured or destroyed appropriately, paper statements can be lost or stolen and can contribute to identity theft. All statements are electronic and you have the control to keep them secure.
4) It's one of our MOST ECONOMICAL full access accounts and it offers UNLIMITED ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS!
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| monthly account charge | 5.00 |
| debits (cash withdrawals, point of sale purchases, automatic debits, etc.) | unlimited, no charge |
| internet BANKING inquiries | unlimited, no charge |
| internet BANKING bill payments | unlimited, no charge |
| internet BANKING transfers | unlimited, no charge |
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cash withdrawals, any Credit Union ATM within the province of Alberta |
unlimited, no charge |
| point of sale purchases | unlimited, no charge |
| e-statements (available on internetBANKING) | no charge |
| ATM withdrawals, other financial institutions | 1.50 |
| ATM withdrawals, international | 3.00 |
| bill payments, in-branch or ATM | 2.00 |
| transfers and withdrawals, in-branch | 2.00 |
| deposits, in-branch | unlimited, no charge |
| travelers’ checks, drafts, etc. | per regular fee schedule |
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hyperWALLET transactions (hyperWALLET fees) |
see hyperWALLET brochure (downloadable) |
Why an electronic account?
Because you use technology all the time. You’re good at it. You know what it can do for you. You think you should be able to do all your banking electronically.
We agree.
Because it’s fast. You don’t want to wait in line to do your banking. Even if you don’t have to stand in line, it’s time consuming to come in to the branch.
We agree.
Because you like to bank anywhere. You think you should be able to do your banking from anywhere in the world.
We agree.
Because you like to bank any time. You think you should be able to do your banking whenever you want to, not just during our business hours.
We agree.
Because you want to pay as little as possible for banking services and you think that you should pay less if you do everything electronically.
We agree.
Because you care about the environment, and hate to see our natural resources used up needlessly. You think “paperless” is best.
We agree.
We focus on providing our members with innovative products using emerging technologies within the financial industry.
FREE educational seminar for Senior Members
FREE educational seminar for Diamond Members
When? Tuesday May 15 at 2:30 pm
Where? 522 10 St., Wainwright (PlanWright Building)
What? We will be talking about the technology and banking today, cash and cheques, chip and PIN technology, phishing, using the computer, internet banking hands on and more!
RSVP by May 9! Just e-mail us at askus@wainwrightcu.ca or call us at 780-842-3391 and we will take care of the rest!
Come spend a little over an hour with us, it will be time well spent for your money!