Checking

Credit Unions offer what are called ‘Share Draft’ accounts. They are used the same way you would a checking account at a bank, but there are some substantial advantages for you:

  • NO Monthly Service Charges
  • NO Minimum Balance
  • NO Per-Check Charges
  • 24-hour Bank-by-Phone (Audio Response)
  • Automatic Overdraft Protection from Savings
  • VISA Check Card option
  • Direct Deposit/Payroll Deduction Available.

Deposits Made Easy

You can make convenient deposits to your checking account in person, by mail, through Direct Deposit, Payroll Deduction, or at ATM locations.

VISA Check Card

Our VISA Check Card works just like a check, except there’s no check to write. Simply present it as you would a credit card. The amount of your purchase is automatically deducted from your Share Draft (Checking) Account. You can also withdraw cash, make deposits, and verify account balances at thousands of automated teller machines (ATMs) worldwide.

Overdraft Protection

If you write a check for more than your account balance, available funds in your Share (Savings) Account will be automatically transferred to your Checking (Share Draft) Account. Apply for a $2,500 Overdraft Line of Credit to protect your good credit and increase your borrowing power.

 

Direct Deposit/Payroll Deduction

Direct Deposit is the safest way to deposit your net pay, Social Security, or pension check(s) into your Credit Union account. Your money is electronically transferred and immediately available every pay period. Payroll Deduction allows you to have a portion of your net pay deposited directly into your Credit Union account(s). It’s a great way to establish a “no excuses” savings plan and to make loan payments automatically. Best of all, there’s no cost to sign up for either service.

Touch Banking (Do your banking on your smart phone)

With Mobile Banking from Bethlehem 1st FCU, you can access your accounts quickly and easily through your iPhone or Android phone. It’s a secure way to stay on top of your accounts anywhere you are. Our Mobile Banking App will let you:

  • View transaction history
  • Check account balances (See our new Instant Balance feature that doesn’t require a login.)
  • Transfer funds
  • Pay bills
  • Deposit checks—*You must apply for this service once you have downloaded the Mobile Banking app. (Click for details.)

Virtual Branch (Do your banking on your PC)

Bethlehem 1st FCU members may now do their banking via the Internet. (Click here for more information.)

Experience the Convenience & Savings

It takes only minutes to apply for Bethlehem 1st FCU’s Share Draft (Checking) Account and other convenient account access services. Sign up now to save time and money. Simply contact BTFCU at 610-691-0041 today!

Your money is Federally Insured

Logo of the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) Bethlehem 1st Federal Credit Union is governed by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. Government Agency. It is the credit union equivalent of commercial banks’ Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The NCUA, through its insurance fund (NCUSIF) protects your shares up to $250,000 against loss due to the failure of a federally-insured credit union for any reason.