HCU Education

Credit-card surcharge ruling will have little affect on members

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:40:46 +0100

You may have heard something on the news recently about how it could cost you more to shop with a credit card. Well, effective January 27th, merchants have the right to impose a surcharge on credit-card transactions.

General Motors Announces Special Pricing for Credit Union Members.

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:28:27 +0100

If your in the market for a new Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle, your HCU membership can save you money.

Members can save on Sprint phone service

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:22:38 +0100

Sprint has announced some great money saving discounts exclusively for credit union members.

New, Pending ACH Deposit Feature

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:53:38 +0100

HCU Online Banking has been enhanced to show our members their Pending ACH (Automated Clearing House) Deposits. Pending ACH deposits are electronic funds transfer items that have not yet posted to an account. Some examples include: direct deposit of payroll, government benefits, tax refunds, etc.

Chip cards; coming to HCU soon?

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:43:30 +0100

VISA credit and debit cards in the United States have used magnetic swipe technology for decades, while in Europe they've enjoyed the benefits of cards with computer chips in them. The European chip cards are also known as "Smart Cards". The chip in these cards is actually an encrypted computer microchip, which is very difficult to counterfeit and provides additional security...

Online Banking Security Enhancements

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:09:53 +0100

For your protection, we introduced security challenge questions in Online Banking several years ago. These questions may be asked if unusual or uncharacteristic behavior is detected on your account.

Changes to Presidential $1 Coin Program

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:12:26 +0100

A decision was made by the Treasury Department which will change the implementation of the Presidential $1 Coin Program.

ATM Upgrade Schedule

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:37:48 +0100

Over the next few weeks, HCU will be upgrading many of our ATM's. During this process, the ATM's will be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Hutch-Line upgrade and new menu

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:06:52 +0100

***Update: Hutch-Line upgrade is complete and is now called HCU Telephone Banking***

Treasury ends sale of paper U.S. savings bonds

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:52:16 +0100

Starting next year, you'll no longer be able to buy paper savings bonds at any financial institution, including Hutchinson Credit Union.

Online Banking IRA Transfers

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Members will now be able to make an ONLINE transfer from any regular savings or checking account to an IRA share!

23rd Ave. ATM Update

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

**update** The 23rd & Severance vestibule ATM is now fully operational!

Search Feature Added to Online Banking

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:01 +0100

HCU adds "Search Transaction" feature to online banking.

The Little Green Button

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Members may have noticed a new addition to online banking...the Little Green Button .

CO-OP ATMs NOW FREE

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Members now have completely free access to over 28,000 CO-OP Network ATMs!

Instant Issue VISA Cards Unveiled

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:27:57 +0100

HCU VISA debit and credit cards are now being produced at all branches.

Online Banking password reset availabe now

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:47:56 +0100

Online Banking password reset is a new automated feature in the event you forget your current password. You can access this feature via our Online Banking log-in panel at www.hcu.coop....

HSA Online Deposits & Withdrawals

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:23:25 +0100

Hutchinson Credit Union has just released online deposits and withdrawals for our members with Health Savings Accounts (HSA). It's simple to use, as your HSA appears as a share account in HCU online banking. Distribute funds to your checking account, make contributions through your regular savings account, and much more. You can now do it all online.

Pending Card Authorizations now in online banking

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:55:17 +0100

Actual balance. Available balance. What's the difference? Quite a bit actually, and up until now you couldn't see who was applying pending authorizations to your account and how much they were applying, but you can now. First, an explanation...

VISA over limit opt-in changes

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:14:14 +0100

New regulations have changed the way we provide over-the-limit coverage for your HCU VISA credit card(s).

Overdraft Protection Changes

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:12:05 +0100

Our opt-in campaign is now beginning for ATM and debit card coverage, through Courtesy Pay, on HCU checking accounts.

Credit Card Act and your HCU VISA

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:38:56 +0100

The Credit Card Act is now in place for American consumers. Overall, we think it's a good set of regulations that will benefit consumers and level the credit card playing field. Many of the provisions of the Act don't affect us here at HCU, as we were already in compliance with them. However, the Act does affect our program a bit, so we wanted to make you aware of these changes.

Statement Changes begininng 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:55:08 +0100

The January HCU VISA and standard statements going out to members at the beginning of February 2010 have numerous changes made to enhance readability and provide a better overall experience.

New NCUA Insurance Video

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:11:56 +0100

We've just added a new video (windows media) on NCUA share insurance to help members understand how they can structure their accounts for maximum coverage.

Blocking and Activating HCU Cards via Online Banking

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:58:36 +0100

A feature in HCU online banking for all HCU VISA Debit and Credit Cards. Block You can block these cards and make them unusable. Activation You can activate these cards for use. WARNING: Blocking your HCU cards will make them unusable and they may be retained by ATM machines and merchants. Cards that are blocked can not be unblocked. A new card will have to be issued. How to Block your HCU Cards You must be logged in to your account in Online Banking From the Electronic Se...