Guide
to Convenience
Services
Spring 2010
ON THE PHONE
BRANCHES & ATMS
At your service
In your neighborhood
Contact Center Our Contact Center is a core convenience that has been available to our members since we opened our doors in 1953. Call us six days a week during regular business hours and one of our friendly, knowledgeable staff members will take care of your banking needs in one quick and efficient phone call. (We also accept calls from a relay service for our members who are hearing impaired.)
Here for you We have branches throughout the Capital Region and each has a drive thru and 24-hour ATM. Our Main Office and Latham Branch are open early at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact Center Toll Free Fax
(518) 458-2195 (800) 468-5500 (518) 458-2261
Loan by phone Apply for a loan over the phone by calling the Credit Union during regular business hours. For many of our loans, you won’t even need to come in to close! Automated phone teller Our 24-hour, automated phone teller Touch-24 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Choose either voice-activated audio prompts or a touch-tone menu to perform account inquiries, transfers, check requests and take care of myriad other transactions over the phone, wherever you are. You can even access information about current rates, hours and closing information. For a list of menu options, visit our Web site, stop by any branch or call to request an information guide. Touch-24 Touch-24 Toll Free
(518) 458-8986 (800) 634-2340
Lost or stolen VISA® Call our VISA provider at (800) 449-7728 or (800) 221-7728 if hearing impaired. Other important numbers CAP COM Financial Services (518) 782-0209 (800) 688-1045 Car Buyers Helpline (518) 383-8924 (800) 836-4333 Routing number 221373273
Albany (Main Office), 18 Computer Drive East Clifton Park, 1744 Route 9 Cohoes, 219 Ontario Street Colonie, 341 New Karner Road Glenmont, 384 Bender Lane Latham, 4 Century Hill Drive Niskayuna, 582 Balltown Road North Greenbush, Route 4 COMING SOON: Brunswick, Hoosick Road Hours of Operation Lobby: Mon — Wed: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thurs & Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drive Thru: Mon — Wed: Thurs & Fri: Sat:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Get cash Access your accounts wherever you see the COOP, NYCE, PLUS or VISA logos – in your neighborhood or around the world. Use your VISA Debit Card to withdraw cash, make deposits at Capital Communications ATMs, or make purchases. You’ll get 10 free withdrawals each month at a non-CCFCU ATM (you’ll pay 50 cents per withdrawal thereafter). At the ATM Our ATMs are located at each of our branches and also at the following locations: Clifton Park: Waterford:
Food Court, Clifton Park Center 260 Hudson River Road
For more surcharge-free options, look for ATMs in the SUM and COOP networks in New York. To find the ATM nearest you, visit capcomfcu.org and choose “Locations/ATMs” on our home page. Then, click on “Branch/ATM Locator.”
ATM Type
CCFCU charges CCFCU charges 0-10 transactions 11+ transactions
CCFCU-owned ATMs
Free
Free
CO-OP and SUM ATM Free Network (surcharge-free)
50 cents
Non-CCFCU ATMs
50 cents**
Free*
*Surcharge-free: In addition to the fees charged by CCFCU to use non-CCFCU-owned ATMs, ATM owners may charge additional fees, also known as surcharges, to use their ATMs. These vary by financial institution. CCFCU has entered into a relationship with COOP Financial Service to allow CCFCU members to access participating ATMs without paying surcharges (surcharge-free access). CCFCU fees may still apply. **Please note: You may be charged a surcharge by the ATM owner.
Get cash back Save a trip to the ATM when you use your Debit Card at participating retailers. When making a purchase, choose to receive cash back. To make a purchase with your card, all you need to do is: • Swipe your card and hit the ATM/Debit button • Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) • Or, choose “credit” and sign for your purchases
Mobile Banking Access your account at capcomfcu.org/mobi using your hand-held wireless device.* You’ll get real-time access to your account history and transactions and you’ll be able to make transfers and pay bills. It’s fast, easy and just as secure as our Connect-24 online banking platform. *Data charges may apply. Check with your wireless carrier.
Make deposits All branches except our Colonie Branch on New Karner Road (Route 155) have 24-hour deposit-taking ATMs. You can also mail your deposits to the Credit Union or use a night deposit box at any of our branches. Order deposit envelopes online or ask a Credit Union associate.
Bill Pay & Presentment Pay your bills securely within Connect-24. You control when your bills are paid and how much is sent out – we’ll mail the check wherever it needs to go. A perfect partner to Bill Pay, Bill Presentment allows you to receive, view and manage your bills online. Save yourself time and money as well as checks, stamps, envelopes and a trip to the Post Office.
You can also make deposits to your Capital Communications accounts for free at Price Chopper supermarkets. To locate the nearest Price Chopper, visit pricechopper.com and click on “store locator.”
To sign up, click on “Payment Manager” within Connect-24. Then “View and pay bills.” Watch for our Bill Pay workshops to help get you started. Or, request a oneon-one session with our Bill Pay Concierge at ext. 3104.
Direct Deposit and Payroll Deduction Save time by having your paycheck automatically deposited into your account each pay period. Use Payroll Deduction to divide your check among different accounts, like a Savings or Club Account. Visit capcomfcu.org, click on “Applications and Forms”and to find the right form. Or ask about these services at a branch location.
Check images To view your check images online, log into Connect-24 and view your Checking Account history. Just click on the Web-linked check number in your account history and the check image will appear on your screen. View and print check images at no charge.
ONLINE SERVICES At your fingertips capcomfcu.org Connect-24 Just about anything that you can do in a branch can be done through online banking within our secure Connect-24 platform. Our Internet banking provider uses software that is so secure, it is classified by the U.S. Department of Defense. Use it to view account balances, history, check copies and statements. Conduct transfers, make payments, receive stock quotes and more. You can even view all the products you have within one account on one screen. Once an associate has completed the set up, visit the Connect-24 login found at capcomfcu.org. Enter your Credit Union Account number and the password that was given to you by the Credit Union associate who set up your account.
Checks, check registers, stamps and deposit envelopes We make it easy for you to get the tools you need. Order checks, check registers, stamps or deposit envelopes online whenever it’s convenient for you. To order checks, click on “Online Services” on our home page. Then click on “Order Checks.” To order stamps, check registers or deposit envelopes, click on “Online Services” then click “Stamps & Envelopes.” E-mail us Visit our Web site and click on “Contact Us.” eStatements & eNotices View your account and VISA® statements from the privacy of your computer within Connect-24. You can also elect to receive notices for non-sufficient funds through ACH or ATMs, certificate renewals, late payment notices and courtesy pay notices online. To sign up for eStatements and eNotices, log into Connect-24, click on “Online Services,” click on “Enter” under “eStatements,” click on “Preferences.” To sign up for VISA eStatements, log into Connect-24, click on “Online Services” and then on “Enter” at the end of your VISA Account. Once you can see your VISA Account information, click on “Online Services” and then on “enroll in eStatements.”
FinanceWorks Use this online money management tool to categorize and track your spending, as well as create and monitor your budget goals. Log into Connect-24 and click on the “FinanceWorks” button to register. It will automatically import all your Capital Communications account information. Enter accounts at other financial institutions to see all of your spending in one place for more effective budgeting and planning. Funds Transfer* & Pay People* Transfer money instantly between your Credit Union account and a brokerage account, an investment account or even an account at another financial institution with Funds Transfer. Send money to anyone with an e-mail address using Pay People. In Connect-24, click on “Payment Manager” in the menu bar and then click “Transfer Funds” or “Pay People.” *Must meet eligibility requirements. Some restrictions may apply.
iDeposit-24** Deposit checks to your Savings and Checking Accounts from anywhere you have Internet access and gain immediate access to the deposited funds.
Scheduled Transfers Schedule money transfers between your Credit Union accounts to occur once, weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually. Log into Connect-24 and click on “Scheduled Transfers” at the top of your home banking screen. Click “Add” to set up a new transfer. Stop payments To stop payment on a check, log into Connect-24 and click on “Stop Pay,” located at the top of your screen. Then choose the account, check number and check amount to identify the check you wish to stop. A nominal fee applies to stopped payments. VISA® history and payments Make payments and track your Capital Communications VISA Credit Card spending online in Connect-24. To view your VISA history, log into Connect-24 and look for your Credit Card under your loan accounts. When you click on it, your history will open in a new screen. To make a credit card payment, simply transfer money from your Checking or Savings Account into your VISA account.
**Must meet eligibility requirements. Some restrictions may apply.
Verified by VISA® Protect your online VISA transactions by creating a unique password to confirm your identity. To register your card, click on the “Verified by VISA” logo.
IRA Center Use the IRA Center to understand eligibility and contribution basics. You can also open, contribute or withdraw from your IRA. Get started at capcomfcu.org by clicking on “Online Services” and “IRA Center.”
VISA® Gift Cards Personalize and order VISA Gift Cards online with no additional processing fee. To order, click on “Online Services” and then “VISA Gift Cards.” VISA Gift Cards are also available in our branches and include a small processing fee.
Notifications & Alerts Receive periodic reminders – sent to the e-mail address of your choice – or notify yourself of specific events, such as a check clearing or your balance reaching a certain amount.
Online applications Apply for loans 24 hours a day, seven days a week and receive instant approval if credit qualified. You can also apply for membership or open new accounts online. Click on “Join Now!” or “Apply for a Loan” on our home page. You’ll find other applications under “Quick Links,” click on “Applications & Forms.”
Log into Connect-24 and click on “Online Services.” Then, click on the “Enter” button in the iDeposit-24 link.
Log into Connect-24 and choose “Notifications/Alerts” in the green bar at the top of your screen. Choose “Notifications Using Express Setup” for a complete list of notifications. RSS Updates Stay informed by adding our “Rates” and “News” pages to your RSS. Get up-to-date lending, savings and certificate rates with our “Rates” RSS feed.
We are committed to providing fast and convenient service.
Web and e-mail updates The fastest way we can get critical information to you is through our Web site and by e-mail. Make sure we have your e-mail address on file so that you can begin receiving our electronic newsletters. Our Web site is continuously refreshed with updated information about our products and services.