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Checking

FREE Internet Banking and Bill Payment is included!


Universal 1 Credit Union offers three great checking accounts designed to fit your life!

  • UNIVERSAL FREEDOM - Free Checking

    Unlimited check writing

    Overdraft privilege limit of $500.00 for qualified members

    Free VISAŽ Debit Card

  • UNIVERSAL FREEDOM 500 - Checking with Dividends

    Dividend bearing with an average daily balance of $500.00

    $10.00 monthly service charge if average daily balance drops below $500.00

    Unlimited check writing

    Overdraft privilege limit of $500.00 for qualified members

    Free VISA Debit Card

  • FREEDOM EXPRESS - Get back on the right track!

    Non-dividend bearing checking account for qualifying members who have been unable to open a checking account in the past

    Unlimited check writing

    Free VISA Debit Card - Daily Point of Sale limit of $200.00; Daily ATM limit of $100.00

    Monthly fee of $15.00

    After one year of positive activity, request a Universal Freedom checking account!

All checking account holders may apply for a pre-authorized Overdraft Protection Loan. This allows you to write yourself a loan. Upon approval, you may write checks up to the amount of your approved line of credit. Enjoy the peace of mind of not having to worry about overdrawing your checking account or incurring expensive charges for insufficient funds.

For complete service and fee information see the General Fee Schedule - Truth-in-Savings Disclosure under "Terms and Conditions" on our home page. Fees subject to change.

Check Out These Advantages:

  • 24-Hour Access...
    with Universal 1 Credit Union’s FREE! On-Line Banking and Bill Payment (Click here to apply), and with the STAR Network using your Universal 1 Credit Union ATM or VISA® Debit Card
  • Carbonless Duplicate Check Forms...
    for easy record keeping
  • On-line Check Reordering
  • Monthly Checking Statements...
    eStatements available with Free Internet Home Banking!
  • Direct Deposit And Payroll Allocation...
    to your Checking account saves time and money!

* Internet Bill Payment fee applies for exceeding 15 electronic bill payment transactions per calendar month. For more information, see the Universal 1 On-Line Agreement under "Terms and Conditions" on our home page. Rates and benefits subject to change.

Apply on-line today for a Credit Union Checking account!

Savings


Whether you're saving for a car, holiday, vacation, college, or retirement, your Credit Union has a savings plan to fit your needs.

Basic Savings Account


You'll feel secure having funds on deposit with your Credit Union because your savings are federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. National Credit Union Administration, a United States Government Agency.

A Universal 1 Credit Union Basic Savings Account earns an anticipated dividend on the average daily balance of $300.00 or more and paid monthly (rates are subject to change). With the tiered-savings rate structure, the more you save the more you earn!

You'll have easy access to your funds with your Universal 1 Credit Union ATM card and the STAR Network. To make saving even easier, add to your savings account with Account Allocation. Simply request an application.

If you anticipate making frequent withdrawals or transfers between accounts you may want to consider opening a Savings Plus Account, as Regulation D, the Federal Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions, requires U1CU to limit all other types of savings accounts to no more than six withdrawals or transfers to another account per month by means of a pre-authorized automatic transfer or telephone order of instruction, with the exclusion of payments made to U1CU loans. No more than three of these six transfers may be made by check, debit card or similar order to a third party.

Savings Plus Account


All the same features of the Basic Savings Account Plus

…You qualify for a Savings Plus Account when you have a main savings account and a checking account at Universal 1 Credit Union. Members who have both a savings account and a checking account are entitled to unlimited transactions such as withdrawals and transfers on these accounts, because the Savings Plus Account is not subject to Regulation D.

It is our goal to give you the best service possible by providing the Savings Plus Account alternative. And, remember… we offer a variety of checking account options. One is sure to be perfect for you!

Apply on-line today for a Credit Union Checking Account!

Vacation and Holiday Accounts


Vacations can break the bank and the holiday season financial pinch can turn anyone into a grinch!

With a Credit Union Vacation or Holiday Account you start saving now and earn an anticipated dividend on the average daily balance of $50 or more and paid monthly (rates are subject to change). When you open one or both of these accounts you agree to save a minimum of two dollars per week and make no withdrawals. Think how much you can save by depositing just a little at a time!

Funds from your Vacation or Holiday Accounts will be automatically transferred to your Checking Account (or to your Savings Account if you do not have a Credit Union Checking Account) in time for your Vacation or Holiday spending. No more waiting for a check to arrive in the mail and running to the Credit Union to cash it. By saving regularly throughout the year, you won't come up short at Holiday or Vacation time. Simply request an application.

Note: Vacation Account funds are deposited into your Checking Account the first working day in July. Holiday Account funds are deposited the first working day in November. If you do not have a Checking Account, your funds will be transferred to your Savings Account.

Health Savings Account


You may have been hearing about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in the news as a new way for individuals to pay for health care costs. But what are Health Savings Accounts?

HSAs are individual accounts which allow you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for future medical expenses. You will have easy access to your HSA contributions with a free VISA® debit card, and the account earnings will accumulate on a tax-deferred basis. Distributions from your HSA are tax-free if they are used for qualified medical expenses. HSAs are designed specifically for individuals who have chosen a high-deductible health plan (HDHP).

IRA


Start saving for your future by opening a Credit Union Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

Traditional IRAs may give you a tax deduction for the amounts you put in up to $5,000 ($6,000 if over age 50) for individuals and $10,000 ($12,000 if married and both are over age 50) for married couples filing jointly, and you do not pay taxes until you take money out.

Although the Roth IRA offers no up-front tax deduction, the after-tax money you put in builds investment earnings tax-free. Best of all, you pay no federal taxes whatsoever on withdrawals during retirement if you are age 59 1/2 or older and have had money in the account for at least five years. Contribution limits are the same as for Traditional IRAs.

The Education IRA, now called the Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) allows you to make contributions of up to $2,000 per year per child beneficiary.

The IRA program at your Credit Union has another unique feature…saving through Account Allocation. By having a little deducted from your paycheck each week, you can help your IRA grow. In addition, you may have Account Allocation into an IRA for your spouse! Plus, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) provides additional $250,000 coverage on IRA deposits.

Your Credit Union also offers a number of high-yield IRA Certificates. And, members age 50 and older may adjust their IRA Certificate rate and term once a year! Call your Credit Union office or click here for current rates.

Certificates


Members can enjoy the earning power of our Certificates from terms of 6 months, 7 months, 12 months, 13 months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months, 36 months and 60 months. Click here for current rates or request an application.

Money Market


The Money Market Account includes a multi-tiered rate structure, the higher the account balance, the higher the rate received! It is our goal to give you the best return on your money...

Balance Up to $2,000
Same rate as the Basic Savings Account

Balance Over $2,000 up to $10,000
Rate based upon competitive daily Money Market Rates

Balance Over $10,000 up to $25,000
Better Rate, based upon competitive daily Money Market Rates

Balance Over $25,000
Best Rate, based upon competitive daily Money Market Rates

For example, a balance of $27,000 would receive the "Best Rate" on all funds in the account. And, there is no management fee!

Call your Credit Union office or click here for current rates. Anticipated rates and APYs are subject to change

Note: A minimum deposit of $2,000 is required to open the account. A $10 fee per month will be assessed if the account balance drops below $2,000.

Regulation D requirements will apply in regards to withdrawals and transfers, which restricts and limits the account to no more than six withdrawals or transfers to another account per month.

There is a fee of $5 for each withdrawal over six and for withdrawals less than the $500 minimum. No more than three of the six withdrawals can be made by check, draft or debit card to a third party. Free checks will be provided with balances over $10,000.

Loans


When you need a loan...think of your Credit Union first!

Your Credit Union is a financial cooperative. Members save together and borrow from each other, providing every member the benefits of lower interest rates on loans and higher earnings on savings.

Besides lower interest rates, your Credit Union offers Account Allocation, a convenient way to pay your loan, saving both time and money. Every time you get paid, your Credit Union loan gets paid, which reduces the loan principle and interest amount faster! You'll never have to worry about late payments or making special trips to the Credit Union to make a loan payment!

A variety of loans are available:

  • Home Equity Line of Credit & Home Remedy Loan...
  • Auto Loans...
    Apply now to get pre-approved for your next new or used auto loan
    Ask about our Loan Recapture Program
    Shopping at a Dealership for an auto? Finance through your Credit Union and save money!
  • ATV Loans
  • Boat Loans
  • Motorcycle Loans
  • Recreational Vehicle Loans
  • Debt Consolidation & Signature Loans
  • First Mortgage Loans...
    10-, 15-, 20- & 30-year Fixed Rate Mortgages as well as a 3/1 ARM
  • Savings- & Certificate-Secured Loans
  • Overdraft Protection
  • Student Loans...
    The lender for your federal loans will be the U.S. Department of Education rather than your credit union or other financial institution. For more details click here.
  • Loan Protection...
    Credit Life and Disability Insurance, as well as GAP and Mechanical Repair Coverage, can be purchased through the Credit Union at a low group rate.

Start living the good life; apply for a Credit Union loan on-line today!

A U1 Visa® is for you...


If you tend to carry a balance on your credit card, or if you prefer to pay your bill in full each month, you will find that we have a VISA® plan to suit you.

  • Rates as low as 8.92% APR
  • No annual fee!

Automatic Travel Protection!
Travel accident insurance—You, your spouse and your dependent children up to age 19 will be covered with up to $500,000 in travel protection while on common carrier trip charged to your Credit Union Visa Card.
On-Line Account Information!
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you have access to your personal Visa Credit Card information. Log-on to the Credit Union's website at www.u1cu.org and click on "Products and Services" then in the drop down box, chose Visa® EZ Card Info to enroll.
Automatic Payment Method
You can make your monthly payments automatically through the ACH (Automated Clearing House) system. Payments are deducted from your savings or checking account...your choice!

Emergency Card & Cash Replacement
Get an emergency cash advance or a new card 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Lost or Stolen Reporting Service
If your Visa card is lost or stolen, assistance is only a phone call away.

Zero Liability!
Virtually eliminates liability on unauthorized use of your VISA card or account information.

Select Services for Card Holders
This distinctive Card includes all these benefits:

  • Rates as low as 8.92% APR
  • Select No Fee on Easy Balance Transfer
  • Travel Conveniences
    including pre-trip assistance, emergency ticket replacement, emergency transportation assistance and lost luggage assistance
  • Visa Worldwide Toll-Free Assistance
    available for travelers in 65 countries
  • Warranty Manager
    warranty registration, extended warranty protection and the option to purchase extended service agreements
  • Medical Referral and Assistance
    plus Emergency Message Service, Legal Referral Service and Prescription Assistance
  • The VISA Assistance Center
    available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Ask about credit disability and credit life insurance

    Apply on-line for a Credit Union VISA® card today!

Access Services


 

Universal 1 On-Line Internet Banking - It's FREE!


For fast, immediate, real-time access to your Credit Union accounts, use Universal 1 On-Line Internet Banking and Bill Payment. Day and night, you have unlimited access to your accounts through your personal computer and the Internet. Verify cleared checks, deposits and balances; make transfers and loan payments; view and print account statements; set notifications and much, much more!

Internet Bill Payment - It's FREE too!


With Universal 1 On-Line Internet Bill Payment you can pay all your bills electronically (within the United States). Bill Payment is FREE up to 15 transactions per month (See Terms and Conditions for additional fee information). In addition, you can choose to have your recurring bills paid automatically and even receive your bills electronically! Sign up today for our new Pay Anyone or Pay Anyone with eBills service.(You must have a Universal 1 Credit Union Checking account to take advantage of the Bill Payment option.)

Note: Recommended minimal requirements: PC with 486 processor & 25 Mhz or Macintosh with 68040 processor. Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 & Mac OS 7.

Apply on-line today for Credit Union Internet Banking

VISA® Debit Card


Some choices are easy...like using the Credit Union VISA® Debit Card to make purchases directly from your Checking account without writing a check, and now you have the ability to pick your own personal identification number (PIN). (You may receive up to $500 per day, based on available balance and, up to your available balance for point-of-sale purchases.) It's faster and more widely accepted... at millions of locations that accept VISA® Debit Cards.

It's More Convenient Than Checks.
Leave your checks at home. Simply present the VISA® Debit Card to make a purchase at any merchant that accepts VISA® Debit cards...gas stations, supermarkets, department stores, beauty salons and restaurants. Then sign the receipt and you're on your way. No more time-consuming check writing, requests for I.D., or waiting for check approvals.

It Offers Cash Access Around The World.
The VISA® Debit Card is an ATM Card, too. With the ability to select your own PIN, it gives you access to cash at any of the 750,000 VISA® Network ATMs, and from tellers at more than 400,000 financial institutions around the world that display the VISA® symbol. So, it's the perfect card to take with you across town or across continents. (Credit Union ATM charges apply.)

It's A Better Way To Keep Track Of Your Purchases.
Since you can use the VISA® Debit Card for purchases, you don't need to carry as much cash. And, you have a better idea of how you spend your money because all the VISA® Debit Card purchases are itemized on your monthly Checking account statement.

No-Cost Travel Accident Insurance
You and your spouse will automatically be covered with up to $250,000 in travel protection while on a common carrier trip when you use your VISA Debit Card to purchase the tickets. Your unmarried dependents, age 18 and under, will also be covered up to $125,000.

It Has It All.
Ask for your VISA® Debit Card when you sign up for your Checking Account

Apply on-line today!

ATM Card


Withdrawals, deposits, transfers, payments, balance information...you can do it all 24-hours a day, 365 days a year with your Credit Union ATM card!

Your Free ATM card allows you to conduct virtually all of your financial business at an Automated Teller Machine without making a special trip to the Credit Union. Plus, you'll receive monthly statements for easy record keeping.

Universal 1 Credit Union is part of one of the nation's leading ATM networks, the STAR Network. You can use your Credit Union ATM card to get cash or make purchases wherever you see the STAR brand. (You may receive up to $500 per day, based on available balance and, up to your available balance for point-of-sale purchases.) To use the STAR ATM Locator, click here.

With your ATM Card, you have access to thousands of ATMs worldwide. And, through Alliance One, members may use participating ATMs without surcharge around the U.S. and Germany. Click here for a current listing of participating ATMs.

If you're out of cash, you don't have to panic...just use your Credit Union ATM card. Simply download an application.

NOTE: STAR and Money Station ATMs may accept deposits and bill payments in Ohio only. Plus System ATMs may not accept deposits or bill payments, and fund transfers can only be accepted in the U.S. There is NO charge for deposits and fund transfers, or for cash advances from your Credit Union VISA® line of credit through STAR, Money Station, Plus System or VISA® ATMs. Refer to the Financial Transaction Card Cardholder Agreement (under Terms and Conditions) for more information.

Universal 1 Call 24


Our new and improved telephone access service provides immediate access to your accounts at any hour of the day or night with a touch-tone phone. You can access all of your Credit Union accounts, obtain account balances, request withdrawals, find out if a specific check or deposit was processed, make a loan payment, transfer funds between accounts with the same account number or between accounts with different account numbers, retrieve year-to-date dividend information and much more!

Universal 1 Call 24 is very user friendly and will guide you almost automatically after entering your PIN. Simply respond by pushing the proper buttons on your touch-tone phone. Rotary phone users dial the Universal 1 Call 24 number and connect to an eCommerce representative.

Access to your account is obtained through a combination of your member number (i.e., account number 1234-00 is entered 1234# -use the # symbol on your telephone to complete all entries) and your PIN. If your PIN has been reset, or this is your first visit to Universal 1 Call 24, enter the last four digits of the Social Security Number on the account.

Check withdrawals are made payable to the primary account holder and mailed to the address on the account.

Call 937/225-9401 or toll-free, 800/228-3193 to begin using Universal 1 Call 24. We're at your fingertips!

Note: Omit the decimal point when entering dollars and cents (i.e., $500.00 is entered 50000). Regulation D, Federal Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions, apply.

New & Used Vehicle Values


NADA guides is a powerful program designed to help you get the best possible deal when you buy, sell or trade an automobile. It can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars!

NADA guides is a resource center equipped with unbiased information on everything from how much a particular vehicle will cost the dealer, to which cars have the best and worst safety, repair, and recall records. Just select by make and model, then choose options, view standard features, technical specifications, warranties, and more.

Visit NADAguides.com. Get the facts before you visit the lot or showroom and turbocharge your buying power!

Click here to get pre-approved for your next automobile loan!

Additional Services


 

Direct Deposit & Account Allocation


With Direct Deposit* or Account Allocation, you can be anywhere you want to be with the reassurance that your funds have already been deposited.

Direct Deposit is the automatic deposit of your net pay, Social Security and other retirement or government checks into your designated Credit Union account or accounts. Direct Deposit is effortless on your part. All you have to do is designate to which account you would like your funds deposited (CU Routing #242278072).

For members who prefer not to have their entire paycheck deposited, Account Allocation is the answer. You may choose to have a portion of your paycheck deposited into specified accounts.

You'll have easy access to your account with Direct Deposit or Account Allocation. Your funds are available through any STAR Network ATM, by writing a check, using your VISA Debit Card or by calling or visiting any Credit Union office.

Direct Deposit and Account Allocation let you be where you want to be...It makes more sense! Apply on-line!

*Direct Deposit of net pay is not offered by all employers.

Young Savers


You know, Credit Union membership isn't just for BIG people. It's for little people, too! We have a responsibility to our youth to educate and inform them on how to make their money work. The Credit Union can help you do just that.

If your special young person is 12 years of age or younger, open a young saver's savings account. This is an excellent way for you to teach your young person the advantages of saving at an early age. Young saver accounts start earning dividends on balances over $300.00.

Your young saver can deposit money into a Credit Union savings account by mail or in person, or you may have deposits made directly into the young savers account through Account Allocation.

Upon opening a youth account, your child receives a coin book which when filled, can be deposited into their own account! Soon after, your child will be sent a surprise gift from the credit union to encourage continued savings. Start them on the road to saving... with a Universal 1 Young Savers Account!

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