Suncoast News WINTER 2022
In this issue: • A Million Reasons to Celebrate • Suncoast Gives Back for Pay It Forward Day • Goodbye High Credit Card Rates, Hello Savings! • Save on TurboTax® and H&R Block® This Tax Season • Start the Year With Healthy Money Habits • Get Care from Aywhere this Cold and Flu Season • Connect With Us • Service Center News • 75K in 75 Days • Service Center Closings
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A MILLION REASONS TO CELEBRATE •
The New Year isn’t the only reason to celebrate, because Suncoast has officially reached one million members! Our members and employees mean the world to us, so our celebrations are all going to be centered on YOU. Over the next few months, we’ll be doing giveaways, social media contests, in-branch events, referral programs and so much more! We’ll also be sharing stories about our members and employees on social media, so come join in on the fun.
Goodbye High Credit Card Rates, Hello Savings! Transfer your high credit card balance to the Suncoast Rewards Credit Card and save with a
Suncoast
Gives Back for
Pay It
5.9 %
APR*
In 2021, we gave back in more ways than ever, whether it was contributing to a collection drive, volunteering in-person, or virtually supporting a cause. Throughout October, our team volunteered a total of 2,667 hours! That amount of volunteer time has a monetary value of $76,125. We love making a difference and can’t wait until Pay It Forward Day next year!
• No transfer fee • No annual fee •K eep the 5.9% APR until your transferred balance is paid in full •E arn cash back or reward points on all purchases, with double cash back or double rewards on gas, groceries and tolls • I f your transfer will exceed your credit line, apply for a credit line increase by phone, online or at a service center Transfer your balance online by visiting SunNet Online Banking at suncoastcreditunion.com, by visiting your nearest Suncoast service center, or by calling 800.999.5887 to get started!
Forward Day Last October, we celebrated Pay It Forward Day all month long! This event lets our Suncoast team go out into the community to volunteer for any organization they choose.
Benefits of transferring your credit card balance to Suncoast:
*Annual percentage rate effective 01/1/22 until 03/31/22. All balance transfers must be completed by the end of the promotional period in order to receive the promotional APR. The rate will remain in effect until the transferred balance is paid in full. Payments are first applied to balances with the highest APR. Offer valid to cardholders in good standing with available balance. Suncoast Credit Union membership and credit qualification required. $100 million in total balance transfers permitted under this promotion for all Suncoast cardholders; the promotional period will terminate immediately if the limit is reached prior to 03/31/22.
SAVE ON TURBOTAX® AND H&R BLOCK® THIS TAX SEASON Credit union members can get special savings this tax season. Whether you file on your own with TurboTax or get help from an H&R Block tax pro, you’re guaranteed to get your biggest possible refund. Scan the code to get started today and save! Or visit suncoastcreditunion.com
Start the Year Right With Healthy Money Habits
Healthy money habits are so much more than a New Year’s resolution! When you pay attention to your finances all year long, it’s so much easier to reach your goals. Here are three simple things you can do to improve money management this year: Create a retirement savings or wealth management plan
Automate your saving habits to make it a priority, even if you start small
Monitor your accounts regularly to prevent fraud
Learn more about money management at suncoastcreditunion.com/blog.
Get Care from Anywhere This Cold and Flu Season Access to a doctor is only a call or click away with Virtual Care! This service provides 24/7 access to doctors without per-visit fees and offers discounts on vision services, prescription prices, diabetic supplies and more. Become a Virtual Care member and you’ll pay one low price to access health benefits for your entire family. VIRTUAL CARE
• Teladoc and NurseLine services connect you to doctors and nurses 24/7 • Health Advocacy service to help you navigate through insurance and healthcare systems •M edical Bill Saver has experts to help you reduce your medical costs through negotiations • Discounts on vision services, prescription prices, diabetic supplies and more! Learn more about our partnership with Virtual Care at suncoastcreditunion.com!
CONNECT WITH US
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Service Center News
Stay connected with your Suncoast accounts with our digital banking options.
Log in to SunNet Online Banking at suncoastcreditunion.com
Download the SunMobile app
Come visit our Citrus Park Service Center at its NEW location: 8017 Citrus Park Dr., Tampa, FL 33625
Suncoast recently celebrated another significant milestone, in addition to serving over a million members; having 75 Service Centers across the state! Check out all of the amazing recipients to see which organizations were chosen in your community! Charlotte County Charlotte County Homeless Coalition Habitat For Humanity The Animal Welfare League The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies Citrus County Family Resource Center Rotary Club of Central Citrus Collier County Candlelighters of Southwest Florida Salvation Army Starability The Immokalee Foundation The Shelter for Abused Woman & Children Valerie’s House Youth Havens DeSoto County Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center Hardee County Hardee Help Center Hendry County SWFL PODS Angels Family Support Hernando County K9 Partners for Patriots Operation HeartFELT The Ability Tree Highlands County Meals on Wheels
Hillsborough County A Kids Place Achieve Plant City Bess The Book Bus Children’s Cancer Center Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Experienced Autism Alliance Florida Institute for Community Studies Heart Gallery Hope for Her InterCultural Advocacy Center Mary & Martha House Meals on Wheels Ministry of Hope Miracles Outreach Operation Lotus W.H.O. of Tampa Bay Lee County ACT Abuse Counseling and Treatment Barbara’s Friends Center of Independent Living Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Gulf Coast Humane Society (x2) Harry Chapin Food Bank Lee Interfaith for Empowerment Lee Memorial Health Systems Foundation Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center Inc. Literacy Gulf Coast Mr. Lucky Dog Sanctuary NAMI of Lee County PACE Center for Girls Levy County Tri-County Community Resource Center
SERVICE CENTER CLOSINGS Suncoast branches will be closed on the following holidays: • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 17th •P residents Day - Monday, February 21st
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Manatee County Feeding Empty Little Tummies HOPE Family Services Hunger’s End Manatee Wildlife Inc. Pasco County Camp Idlewild FMC Foundation of Caring Make a Difference NAMI of Pasco County Pasco Kids First Suncoast Kids Place Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. Pinellas County Angels Against Abuse CASA Pinellas Dunedin Cares N.O.P.E. of Hillsborough Polk County Dream Center of Lakeland SPCA Florida Sarasota County All Star Children’s Foundation Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota Harvest House Venice Area Mobile Meals Sumter County Humane Society of Sumter Co. The Refuge at Jumper Creek Villagers for Veterans
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others? ’ -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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