3 STEPS TO SWITCH YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT
Ready to make the switch to Members 1st? We’ve made it easier than ever. Open your new checking account, move your Direct Deposit and update your automatic payments in just a few simple steps.
1. Open Your New Checking Account
- Open your new account at any branch or online.
- Have your government-issued ID and Social Security number ready.
- Enroll in digital banking to get the most out of your membership.
2. Switch Direct Deposit and Automatic Withdrawals
- Set up or update your Direct Deposit using our secure feature in digital banking.
- Complete the Change Automatic Withdrawals form to update recurring payments/withdrawals linked to your previous checking account. (Utilities, insurance, subscriptions, loan payments, etc.)
- Receiving Social Security benefits? Click here to access your Social Security information and manage your benefits online.
- Federal or state government employees: click here.
3. Close Your Existing Checking Account
To avoid being charged any non-sufficient fund fees, we suggest that you wait a month or two to close your existing checking account. This will ensure that all your automatic withdrawals and Direct Deposits have successfully transferred and that all your outstanding checks have cleared.
- Destroy all old checks, ATM/debit cards and deposit slips associated with your old account.
- Complete the Close Checking Account Form and provide it to your current financial institution to close your existing account.
Still have questions?
We're here to help you find answers. Give us a call or stop by your nearest branch.