Welcome to Germany! - Service Credit Union
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Welcome to Germany! - Service Credit Union
specials banking money home Welcome to Germany! Live Person Service 24/7 • 00800.4728.2000 • servicecu.org FM 18-20 Rev. 7.15 SERVICE CREDIT UNION HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR WHEREVER YOU GO federally insured by ncua BUSINESS CARD PUNCH 18_20_Cover.indd 1 7/27/2015 8:54:58 AM everything you need for wherever you go Welcome To Germany! Table of Contents Home Banking Settling In.....................................................................1,2 Utilities............................................................................ 3 Branches in Germany...................................................4 Vacation Destinations...............................................5,6 Conversion Chart......................................................... 7 Checking Options.......................................................15 Choose Service Credit Union..................................16 It’s Your Money – Feel Free To Use It.....................17 Free ATMs and International Visa® Fees.................18 Mobilize Your Banking................................................19 Instantly Issued Debit/Credit Cards.......................20 Kids Accounts & Financial Education......................21 RewardsNOW.............................................................22 Get Paid Up To Two Days Early................................23 Money Money In Your Pocket..................................................8 International Bill Pay..................................................... 9 Get In and Drive.........................................................10 Shopping in Germany.................................................11 Discounts with Direct Deposit................................12 Savings Certificate .....................................................13 Cash while Relocating................................................14 Specials Programs Exclusively for Military............................24 Honoring Your Commitment...................................25 Warrior Savings Account...........................................26 Guaranteed Pay...........................................................27 Military Loan Discounts............................................28 Program and Disclosure Information.....................29 Accurate as of 8/1/15 everything you need for wherever you go home Settling In SERVICE CREDIT UNION HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR WHEREVER YOU GO. Service Credit Union is the clear advantage for all your banking needs and more. Learn everything you need to get settled in your new home including how to pay any bill in Euro and many other foreign currencies. We offer products and services exclusively designed to give you extra conveniences and financial benefits so you can keep your mind on the mission. 1 everything you need for wherever you go Settling In Service Credit Union is the Clear Advantage for all the information you need to settle into Germany including utilities and how to pay your bills. home VALUABLE INFORMATION 2 everything you need for wherever you go Utilities What you need to know about setting up utilities overseas. home At Service Credit Union, we understand that you and your family may need to move many times throughout your military career. Our job is to make your move as simple as possible. Below is helpful information for setting up your utilities overseas. UTILITIES Paying utilities overseas is much different than in the United States. Rent and utilities are paid in Euro, which means costs vary based on the daily exchange rate. Paying utilities is by automatic debit from a German account. Your Service Credit Union account offers the ability to pay these bills via International Bill Pay, an exclusive Service Credit Union service. International Bill Pay can be set up online, by mobile app or at a branch. German utilities are also billed differently. Billing cycles vary with providers and can be monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly. In addition, bills will not fluctuate from month to month; you pay a flat amount each billing cycle. When you first move in, this flat rate is based on the usage of the prior tenant. After a year, the rate is adjusted based on your average usage. At this time, if you haven’t paid enough for the year, you will receive a year-end settlement bill. These can be quite large, so if your utility allowance does not equal your bill amount, you are strongly encouraged to save the difference. There are also additional services and costs associated with renting a home in Germany. You should plan for snow removal, chimney sweep, sewage disposal, stairwell cleaning and stairwell and basement lighting. CELL PHONES Cell phone contracts are typically for two years and are paid similarly to German utilities. Again, payment must be automatically debited from a German account. OIL If you live in a house that uses heating oil, the oil is usually paid in a lump sum when the tank is filled. It is a good idea to set aside money from your utility allowance for this cost. Your landlord or the current tenant should be able to provide you with an estimated cost to fill the tank. You should try to fill your oil tank during the summer months as oil is typically less expensive during that time. Also, you may be able to negotiate a cheaper price if you and your neighbors buy in bulk and have it delivered at 3 the same time. Be sure to price shop for oil at several companies including AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service) prior to purchasing your heating oil. Utility costs vary due to size and age of your home, number of occupants and personal habits. Average monthly costs are listed below. • Electricity: Euro 120 • Gas (Heat): Euro 200 • Oil (Heat): Euro 200 • Water: Euro 40 per person VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT) Take advantage of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) program in order to avoid the 19% local German tax. This is a German tax of 19% on everything purchased. You will need to go to the VAT office at your base and purchase the forms (approx. 3 Euro) to take with you while you go out shopping. These 3-part forms can be sold individually or in packages of 10. You will use one form per store and will be discounted the 19% VAT at check out. The store will keep one copy of the form, you keep a copy and you return a copy of the form to the VAT office on your base. UTILITY TAX AVOIDANCE PLAN (UTAP) UTAP is a walk-in service that helps reduce utility costs by providing tax relief for 19% electricity, 19% gas and 7% water. An administrative fee is charged upon registration. By signing up for UTAP, you also save on utility deposits and sign up fees on top of the VAT. A sponsor must register or provide a power of attorney. You must update your account if you move after you register. Go through the Value-Added Tax (VAT) office at your base. everything you need for wherever you go Branches in Germany BRANCHES IN GERMANY Ansbach –Bldg. 5823, Tel: 09802.8680 or DSN 467.2556 Baumholder – Bldg. 8669, Tel: 06783.999.9860 or DSN 485.7109/6226 Garmisch – Bldg. 9901, Tel: 08821.730.3600 or DSN 440.3373 Dial the appropriate phone number: 800.962.6385 (U.S.) • 00800.732.8847 (Germany) • 0049.631.351.20900 (Outside Germany) HQ home Contact Center – Bldg. 2762, Kapaun Air Station, Tel: 0631.351.2030/ 00800.4728.2000 or DSN 493.4384/4390 CALL24 TELEPHONE TELLER You can access your account 24/7 from any phone. Your Call24 PIN is the four digit number used to access your account through the Automated Teller. If you are a first-time user, your Call24 PIN defaults to the last four digits of your member account number. After your first login, you will then be prompted to create a new PIN. Grafenwoehr – Bldg. 148, Tel: 09641.926.790 or DSN 475.9050 Hohenfels – Bldg. 335, Tel: 09472.911050 or DSN 466.4157 SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN Kleber – Bldg. 3226, Tel: 0631.340.4085 or DSN 483.7940 MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN KMCC Branch – Bldg. 3336, Suite M20, Tel: 06371.613690 Ramstein – Bldg. 2410, Tel: 06371.463.9600 or DSN 480.5556/2425 LOWER SAXONY Berlin Sembach – Bldg. 147, Tel: 0630.292.4000 BRANDENBURG BRANDENBURG ServicePoint – Bldg. 2762, Kapaun Air Station (self-service branch) SAXONY-ANHALT Spangdahlem – Bldg. 174, Tel: 06565.616011 or DSN 452.6674/6011 NORTH RHINE-WESTPHELIA SAXONY Stuttgart.Panzer – Bldg. 2915, Tel: 07031.8194333 or DSN 431.3237 THURINGEN Stuttgart.Patch – Bldg. 2325, Tel: 0711.686.87580 or DSN 430.7194/8181 HESSEN Vilseck – Bldg. 224, Tel: 09662.700280 or DSN 476.2839 Spangdahlem LIVE PERSON SERVICE 24/7 You can call Service Credit Union’s Contact Center at any time to speak with a live Member Service Representative. We have representatives available 24/7 to assist you with your financial needs! 800.936.7730 (U.S.) • 00800.4728.2000 (Int’l) • DSN (314) 493.4384/4385 Grafenwoehr RHINELAND-PALATINATE Baumholder Vilseck Ramstein SAARLAND Sembach HQ CC Kleber Ansbach Hohenfels Kaiserslautern Stuttgart-Patch Stuttgart-Panzer BAVARIA Landshut BADEN-WURTTEMBERG Augsburg MUNICH LIVECHAT24 LiveChat24 is a free online service that allows you to have questions answered by a live Service Credit Union Member Service Representative. Visit servicecu.org and click on the LiveChat24 option on the right side bar. Garmisch 4 everything you need for wherever you go Vacation Destinations home What you need to know about traveling around Europe. PARIS: Reaching the famed “City of Love” from Germany-based U.S. Military installations is an easy feat, particularly by taking advantage of high speed rail options or ICE trains. With speeds reaching 320 km per hour, you can reach Paris from the Kaiserslautern area in approximately 2:40 or 3:30 from Stuttgart. Upon arrival, you can easily connect to the city’s underground metro system and reach the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre Dame, and the famous Champs Elysées in minutes. Hop-on, hop-off bus tours of the city are also a family friendly way of touring the area for first-time visitors. For more information on train fares, head to www.bahn.com, www.tgv.com, www.ltur.com/de/bahn. For more information on tours and tourist destinations, log on to en.parisinfo.com. MUNICH: Only 90 km from Garmisch or 230 km from Stuttgart, Munich offers visitors a broad range of activities for travelers of all ages. Attractive museums, architecture, shopping, and Bavarian culture (and food!) keeps Munich on the top of must-see destinations in Germany. All major tourist sites can easily be reached by the city’s metro lines, such as the Marienplatz (Mary’s Square), Englischer Garten (English Garden), Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), Peterskirche (St. Peter’s Church) and the famed Deutsches Museum. You can also take a day tour from the inner city to nearby Dachau Concentration Camp or the scenic German Alps region of PRAGUE: Known as The City of a Thousand Spires, Prague is surely Garmisch-Partenkirchen with its picturesque castles. The worldfamous Oktoberfest also takes place here throughout the months of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. The Czech Republic’s capital and largest city is located only 260 km from Grafenwoehr, Germany. September and early October. For more information, visit Munich’s official tourist information site at www.muenchen.de/int/en. Filled with gothic churches, cobblestone streets and the majestic Prague Castle, most tourist destinations can be navigated via foot, making it the perfect destination for a long weekend. Be sure not to miss Old Town Square with its famous astronomical clock, Charles River and Bridge, the Old Jewish Ghetto and Cemetery, and Wenceslas Square. For more information on Prague’s many offerings, visit their official tourist site at www.praguewelcome. cz/en. A reminder if traveling by POV: you are required to purchase a vignette (road usage sticker) that you affix to your windshield while in the country, which is required for use of motorways and expressways. This can be easily done at any gas station shortly following the border crossing. BENELUX: The Benelux area is comprised of three European countries in northwest Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. All three countries are very easy to navigate from U.S. bases throughout Germany. Those who reside in Spangdahlem can reach Brussels, Belgium in only 230 km; the Kaiserslautern area is only a short 160 km from Luxembourg City. Another good option for easy travel throughout the area is the Eurail Benelux Pass, which provides rail access to popular destinations such as Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges, and is typically valid for 3 days travel within a month. 5 For additional details, log on to www.eurail.com/eurail-passes/onecountry-pass/benelux. BERLIN: Germany’s capital and largest city can be reached from any U.S. military installation via car, rail or air. Located in northeastern Germany, the European metropolis is a city filled with culture, art, gastronomy, world-renowned museums and rich history. Visit the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie, the famed East GermanWest German border crossing turned tourist destination. Other must-sees are Museum Island, Reichstag, the Jewish Museum, Brandenburg Gate, or you can opt to get away from the bustle of the city by visiting Gruenwald, Berlin’s largest forested area. For more information on this special city, visit www.visitberlin.de/en. everything you need for wherever you go Vacation Destinations Tips to stay within budget while traveling around Europe. BASE-ORGANIZED TRAVEL: Organized bus tours can be a good way to travel in Europe for those who are not comfortable traveling alone, looking to cut costs, or simply wish to spend less time organizing their own travel. Check with your local USO Office, RTT, SATO or Outdoor Recreation Office to get a sampling of the organized tours they have to offer in your community. home BYPASS HOTELS: Often times, it is much more affordable and comfortable to rent an apartment versus relying on traditional hotel stays when traveling. It gives you the opportunity to accommodate larger groups, families with children, and stretch your dollar all the while feeling like less of a tourist and more of a local. You are also rewarded with more space and access to a kitchen (and on occasion, parking), which can cut back on food expenses. In most cases, you will deal with the owner (a vast majority speak English), and in other instances, you work with an agency. A cleaning fee is typically included. There are many ways to find apartment rentals; here are a few websites: www.vrbo.com, www.homeaway.com and www.airbnb.com. FREE WALKING TOURS: Many of Europe’s largest cities offer walking tours at no charge. The tour guides work on tips, and you are free to tip what you feel is appropriate. Most last 2-3 hours, and they are a great way to get a quick city orientation on just about any budget. Visit www.neweuropetours.eu and www.priceoftravel. com/1835/list-of-free-walking-tours-around-the-world or a listing of free tours. specials AIRFARE: Take advantage of many of Europe’s low-cost airliners that will offer airfare to major tourist destinations at very affordable rates. Some of the most popular are www.ryanair.com, www.easyjet.com, www.vueling.com and www.wizzair.com. You can also use a search engine inclusive of budget airlines such as www.skyscanner.com. TRAVEL IN THE OFF-PEAK SEASON: Travel in Europe is typically divided into three seasons: low season (Nov-Mar), mid or “shoulder” season (Apr-mid Jun and Sept-Oct), and peak season (mid-Jun-Aug). Timing your vacation in the low season has its advantages, as long as you can brave through some of the offseason weather. Airfare drops by hundreds of dollars, tourist crowds are thin, hotels are quieter and many top attractions have minimal wait times. HOSTEL SITES: While a hostel is not for everyone, it is one of the most inexpensive ways to travel in Europe. You rent a bed in a communal area rather than a private room and often times share a community bathroom. It can be a great way to meet new friends along the way and mingle with people throughout the world. Not for you? No problem, but be sure to not overlook hostel sites for information on some of the most budget friendly tourist sites in major European cities. Their lists of affordable and even free activities are often a valuable untapped resource. Hostelworld.com is a great site to visit, with lists such as this one that highlight 50 things to do for free in Europe: www.hostelworld.com/travel-features/81/50things-to-do-for-free-in-europe. 6 everything you need for wherever you go Conversion Chart home EnglishGerman Welcome!.........................................................Willkommen! 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Measurement Conversions WHEN YOU KNOW Ounces Pounds Teaspoons Tablespoons Cups Pints Quarts Gallons 7 MULTIPLY BY x28.35 x0.45 x4.93 x14.78 x0.24 x0.47 x0.95 x3.79 TO FIND Grams Kilograms Milliliters Milliliters Liters Liters Liters Liters Women’s Shoes US / EURO Children’s Shoes US / EURO Women’s Sizes US / EURO 535 636 737 838 940 246 348 450 552 654 756 826 927 1028 Dresses/Pants 634 836 1038 1240 1442 Men’s Shoes US / EURO 841 942 1043 1144 1245 Infant Sizes US / EURO Newborn56 3 months 62 6 months 68 9 months 74 12 months 80 18 months 86 1129 1230 1331 Children’s Sizes US / EURO 292 398 4104 5110 6116 7122 8128 9134 10140 1644 1846 2048 12 A.M. / 00:00 5 A.M. / 5:00 6 A.M. / 6:00 New York United Kingdom Germany 7 A.M. / 7:00 9 A.M. / 9:00 1 P.M. / 13:00 Turkey Iran Korea 5 P.M. / 17:00 7 P.M. / 19:00 Japan New Zealand Hawaii 8 P.M. / 20:00 9 P.M. / 21:00 11 P.M. / 23:00 Alaska California Chicago Men’s Sizes US / EURO Pants 3046 3248 3450 3652 3854 4056 Shirts 2 P.M. / 14:00 1436 1538 1641 1743 11146 12152 13158 14164 15170 16176 Temperature Conversions CELSIUSFAHRENHEIT -15 5 -12 10 -9 16 -6 24 -4 25 -1 30 0 32 2 36 3 41 8 46 10 50 13 55 CELSIUSFAHRENHEIT 16 61 19 66 21 70 24 75 27 30 32 35 37 38 41 44 81 86 90 95 99 100 106 111 everything you need for wherever you go Money In Your Pocket Learn how Service Credit Union can put more money in your wallet. Special accounts and programs that benefit you, our military members! money SPECIAL PROGRAMS TO SAVE YOU MONEY 8 everything you need for wherever you go International Bill Pay Pay bills in British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen and Swiss Franc online and in-branch.* money EUROPEAN UNION CROSS-BORDER PARTICIPANTS* Country Code Country Entry Point Euro/ Currency AT...................................Austria..........................YES.....................YES BE....................................Belgium.........................NO.....................YES BG...................................Bulgaria.........................NO.....................NO CH..................................Switzerland..................YES.....................YES CY...................................Cyprus..........................YES.....................YES CZ..................................Czech Republic...........NO.....................NO DE...................................Germany......................YES.....................YES DK..................................Denmark......................YES.....................NO EE....................................Estonia..........................YES.....................NO ES....................................Spain..............................YES.....................YES FI.....................................Finland..........................NO.....................YES FR....................................France...........................YES.....................YES GB...................................Great Britain...............NO.....................NO GI....................................Gibraltar.......................NO.....................NO GR..................................Greece..........................YES.....................YES HR..................................Croatia.........................YES.....................NO HU..................................Hungary........................NO.....................NO IE.....................................Ireland...........................YES.....................YES IS.....................................Iceland..........................NO.....................NO IT.....................................Italy................................YES.....................YES LI.....................................Lichtenstein.................YES.....................NO LT....................................Lithuania.......................NO.....................NO LU...................................Luxembourg................YES.....................YES LV....................................Latvia.............................YES.....................NO MC..................................Monaco........................NO.....................YES MT..................................Malta.............................NO.....................YES NL...................................Netherlands................YES.....................YES NO.................................Norway........................YES.....................NO PL....................................Poland...........................YES.....................NO PT...................................Portugal........................YES.....................YES RO..................................Romania.......................NO.....................NO SE....................................Sweden.........................YES.....................NO SI.....................................Slovenia........................YES.....................YES SK...................................Slovakia.........................NO.....................NO *See p. 29 for more information. 9 SAVE TIME, IT’S EASY! With all of Europe to explore, who WHAT IS A SEPA PAYMENT? SEPA stands for Single Euro wants to spend time waiting in line? Service Credit Union offers Payments Area and is project managed, supported and promoted you the ease of recurring International Bill Pay, so you can pay your by the European Payments Council. The initiative aims to replace bills quickly and with confidence in over 30 participating countries. differing cross border payment methods with a single common system to increase ease, simplicity and efficiency. AUTOMATIC DIRECT PAYMENTS: When you set up WHICH COUNTRIES CAN I SEND PAYMENTS TO? A SEPA International Bill Pay, you can schedule payments to be transferred payment is a payment not only for transfers within Germany, but directly to your creditor/payee from your Service Credit Union also within the European Union. We are currently able to send checking account. payments to the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, WHICH BILLS CAN I PAY? Any bill you pay on a monthly Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, or quarterly basis (with a set amount) is c onsidered recurring. Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Examples are rent, automobile insurance, cable, TV, etc. Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, HOW DOES IT WORK? After you fill out the Recurring Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Payment Order Authorization Form (available online and at any Switzerland and United Kingdom. branch), your information is processed and your recurring bills WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE A SEPA PAYMENT? To make are then paid automatically. You may choose to pay them weekly, a SEPA payment the following information is required: biweekly, monthly or quarterly. • Name of the payee AM I ELIGIBLE? Recurring International Bill Pay is available to • Name of the bank all our members who have payments and a Service Credit Union • The IBAN number of the receiving payee checking account. • The BIC code of the receiving bank HOW DO I SIGN UP? No sign up is required. If you are a current member with a checking account International Bill Pay can be accessed under bill pay through online banking or mobile app. WHAT IS AN IBAN? IBAN is an acronym, which stands for WHAT DOES IT COST? You will only pay $1.00 per online International Bank Account Number. It is a standard way of uniquely identifying an account for the purpose of improving the efficiency and speed of cross-border payments. transaction and $2.00 per payment made at a branch office, avoiding the much higher fees charged elsewhere. The following are examples of IBAN in written format (printed in sets of four characters for legibility): EURO RATE WATCHER Visit our website to sign up for our free DE89 3704 0044 0532 0130 00 FR14 2004 1010 0505 0001 3M02 606 GB29 NWBK 6016 1331 9268 19 GR16 0110 1250 0000 0001 2300 695 weekday Euro Rate Watcher email. Daily conversion rates are delivered right to your computer or mobile device. WHAT WILL I NEED? • Payee’s name & account number or IBAN • European bank’s name and routing number and BIC code • Choice of frequency- Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly or Quarterly • Billing/reference number WHAT IS A BIC? BIC stands for Bank Identifier Code. (This is similar to an ABA number – US routing number.) It is used to identify a bank, when sending or receiving payments. The BIC can be either 8 or 11 digits in length, and Service Credit Union’s BIC is SCRUDE51. everything you need for wherever you go Get In and Drive Service Credit Union’s low rate will get you moving. Get pre-approved before you go shopping. OUR MATCH PLUS PROGRAM WILL BEAT COMPETITORS’ AUTO LOAN RATES OR YOU’LL GET $100.* • New, used and refinances are eligible money Low rates and fast approvals mean hassle-free shopping for people on the move. • No payments for 90 days • Additional discounts for military, veterans, Warriors and retirees* *See p. 29 for more information. 10 everything you need for wherever you go Shopping in Germany V PAY Card and Visa® with Chip and PIN technology. For shopping in Europe, Service Credit Union offers both the V PAY Card* and the Visa card with Chip and PIN technology. Here is some additional information about both options. money V PAY CARD: THE GERMAN DEBIT CARD Replacing major credit and debit cards, which are often rejected – Service Credit Union offers V PAY, the European debit card. There are no direct deposit or allotment requirements. V PAY Card’s Chip and PIN technology makes it the perfect card for people on the move. • Transact purchases in Euro • Never have your card refused* • Preferred in Europe • Chip and PIN technology protects you from fraud Apply for your V PAY Card at any Service Credit Union branch in Germany or online today! VISA CARD WITH CHIP TECHNOLOGY The Visa card with Chip and PIN technology may look and feel different, but it is a valid card that is more widely accepted at any Visa merchant location which has an electronic terminal. Service Credit Union is the first to instantly issue Visa cards or smart cards with chip technology at a U.S. based financial institution in Germany. These smart cards offer greater security and are capable of point of sale purchases and ATM usage for both credit and debit card transactions. Some overseas merchants do not accept the chip-less cards which are popular in the United States. The smart card technology provides with ultimate confidence about the card’s security and acceptance. The Service Credit Union Visa debit and credit smart cards are also more difficult to copy, providing enhanced security against lost, stolen and counterfeit card fraud. For more information or questions about your Service Credit Union Visa card with Chip and PIN technology, call 24/7 or visit any branch. *See p. 29 for more information. 11 everything you need for wherever you go Discounts with Direct Deposit See the benefits of direct deposit with Service Credit Union. Even with all of today’s time saving conveniences, life can still be pretty busy. But you can save time, and gas, plus earn valuable benefits by using direct deposit! Join the thousands of members who already enjoy all the benefits that direct deposit at Service Credit Union has to offer. DISCOUNTED LOAN RATES money Military Direct Deposit Get a 0.35% reduction taken on most consumer loans from the base interest rate for a military direct deposit sent to Service Credit Union and the selection of the automatic loan payment feature. STAR Loan A “STAR Loan” interest rate reduction of 0.50% may be granted to military OR civilian applicants who qualify. To learn more about the STAR program, visit: servicecu.org/STAR. Warrior Rewards A “Warrior Rewards” interest rate reduction may be granted to qualified military members. To learn more visit: servicecu.org/WarriorRewards. Veterans Loan Get a 0.35% reduction taken on most consumer loans. To learn more about the Veterans Program visit servicecu.org/veterans. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH DIRECT DEPOSIT CAN ALSO ENJOY: FREE CHECKING - No minimum balance requirement FREE G et paid two days early *- Beat the line at the Commissary and receive your pay up to 2 days early FREEA TMS AND INTERNATIONAL VISA FEES EVERYWHERE*When you maintain a positive balance in all your accounts FREE SPECIAL RATE OFFERS - On share accounts *See p. 29 for more information. 12 everything you need for wherever you go Savings Certificate Earn up to 1% APY Extra on Savings Certificates money One of the easiest ways to help build your savings is with a high-yielding certificate. Our exclusive STAR, Warrior and Veterans Certificates pay military members among the highest rates we offer. Plus you can make additional, unlimited deposits through the term of the certificate so your dollars can grow even faster. WARRIOR REWARDS CERTIFICATE* • Exclusively for Warriors, earn an extra 1.00% on your savings certificate STAR CERTIFICATE* • Earn an additional 0.50% above our 1-year rate for a 6-month term • Add to the certificate at any time • No limit on the maximum you can contribute VETERANS CERTIFICATE* • Earn an additional 0.35% above our 1-year rate for a 6-month term • No limit on the maximum you can contribute *See p. 29 for more information. 13 everything you need for wherever you go Cash While Relocating If you need cash during relocation, our Military Relocation Loan can help. At Service Credit Union, we honor your service in protecting our great nation. We understand that you and your family may need to move many times throughout your military life. We also know how difficult it is to wait for your housing allowance. Our Military Relocation Loan* offers: Our job at Service Credit Union is to make your move as simple and as seamless for you as possible. That is why we have created a Relocation Kit to help with your PCSing process from Germany to your next station. Print these helpful documents from your home computer at servicecu.org/relo. specials It pays to be a Service Credit Union member! money • No loan payments for 3 months • A great low rate • PCS Checklist - For Adults • PCS Checklist - For Kids • Shared branching information card • Step-by-Step: A Homebuyer’s Guide To get the full kit, stop by one of our branches or give us a call 24 hours a day at 800.936.7730 (U.S.) or 00800.4728.2000 (Int’l). We are proud to support you and thank you for your loyal membership. Remember, Service Credit Union moves with you. *See p. 29 for more information. 14 everything you need for wherever you go Checking Options banking STUDENT CHECKING* Control your own financial future at Service Credit Union with this no-fee account for students ages 13 and up. • Free Debit card • Free ATMs worldwide* • Free mobile and online banking with bill pay and remote check deposit • Free financial counselor and tools NO FEE CHECKING* No checking fees ever. • No maintenance or transaction fees • Online banking • Free debit card Design your own debit card or choose from one of our designs on-the-spot at any branch. *See p. 29 for more information. 15 everything you need for wherever you go Choose Service Credit Union As Your Financial Institution Service Credit Union offers 24/7 Live Person Service and shared branching worldwide, making it easy to enjoy the convenience of a ServicePlus Checking account with direct deposit. Free International Visa® Fees* FREE ATMs and ATM surcharge refunds worldwide* No service fee regardless of balance Online and OS branch International Bill Pay Get paid up to two days early * Free shared branching worldwide FREE instantly issued credit and debit cards Remote check deposit * regardless of loan product USAA Community Bank Navy Federal Wells Fargo THE CLEAR ADVANTAGE ServicePlus Checking Free Checking Interest-Bearing Checking Account Everyday Checking Everyday Checking Compare Service Credit Union Checking with Direct Deposit banking Guaranteed Pay¹ Service Credit Union PLUS many more account features FREE U.S. Dollar Bill Pay FREE Mobile Banking * FREE Online Banking FREE Rewards Program FREE ID Theft Protection FREE Mobile App FREE Live Chat 24/7 FREE Call Center Support 24/7 STAR Program* Warrior Program* Veterans Program* *See p. 29 for more information. 16 everything you need for wherever you go It’s Your Money – Feel Free To Use It At Service Credit Union, you get no-fee, free checking with direct deposit. Plus enjoy loads of benefits – all FREE. banking FREEServicePlus Checking account with no minimum balance or monthly fees* FREE No Fee Checking* FREE Get paid up to two days early* FREE ATM and International Visa® fees worldwide* FREE Online banking & bill pay FREE Remote check deposit* FREE 24/7 Mobile banking with mobile apps* FREE Instantly issued Visa debit and credit cards at any branch* FREEExclusive programs for moderate income earners, seniors, youth, military and veterans *See p. 29 for more information. 17 FREE 24/7 Live Person Service by phone and online chat FREE Member services at 5,000 shared branch locations worldwide everything you need for wherever you go Free ATMs and International Visa Fees ® Around the corner or around the world. THERE ARE ONLY TWO SIMPLE REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE THIS BENEFIT FROM SERVICE CREDIT UNION: banking Whether you’re in Nepal, on a cruise ship in the Pacific or just a mile away from home, Service Credit Union will refund all ATM and International Visa fees*. Service Credit Union revised its ATM and ISA refund program, so more members can take advantage of refunds for ATM surcharges and International Visa fees. The program is available to members with ServicePlus Checking or Service Checking. 1. M aintain direct deposit of entire net pay into a Service Credit Union checking account. 2. K eep a positive balance in all Service Credit Union accounts each day of the month. ATM surcharges from other financial institutions are refunded up to $20 a month, and International Visa fees on debit and credit cards combined are also rebated up to $20 monthly. In addition, the number of free withdrawals from non-Service Credit Union ATMs is now 20 per month. Service Credit Union applies rebates automatically. This means no paperwork and no hassle for our members. Plus, all Service Credit Union ATMs are always free to members. Visit servicecu.org/freeATMs to learn more. *See p. 29 for more information. 18 everything you need for wherever you go Mobilize Your Banking banking Service Credit Union’s free mobile banking puts 24/7 banking in the palm of your hand. Available to all online banking members, there is no need to sign up for these services, just use your existing online banking login information.* The highest levels of internet security are employed, plus we use multifactor authentication to confirm members’ identities. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE APP! • Easily access your accounts from your iPhone,® iPad,® Android™ phone or tablet • Check your balances, history, transfer funds, pay international bills or other people • Find nearby ATM and branch locations • Deposit checks anywhere, anytime* • It’s safe, convenient, fast and free TOUCH ID™ • No need to type in a password - your fingerprint is all you need • No extra set up - our app works with the Touch ID you already set up on your iPhone 5s,® iPhone 6® or iPhone6 Plus.® • No need to worry about stolen passwords. APPLE PAY™ • Pay with a simple touch • Works with Service Credit Union debit or credit card • Available on iPhone 6 • Allows for easy and secure transactions Scan the hot spots to download our FREE apps Android™ *See p. 29 for more information. 19 iPhone® everything you need for wherever you go Instantly Issued Debit/Credit Cards Express yourself today! INSTANTLY ISSUED CARDS: Get your Visa® credit or debit card today! Service Credit Union is the first to instantly issue Visa cards or smart cards with Chip and PIN technology at a U.S. based financial institution in Germany. The smart card technology provides card holders with ultimate confidence about the card’s security and acceptance. The Service Credit Union Visa debit and credit smart cards are also more difficult to copy, providing enhanced security against lost, stolen and counterfeit card fraud. banking These smart cards are capable of point of sale purchases and ATM usage for both credit and debit card transactions. These cards offer greater security and are more widely accepted. Some overseas merchants do not accept the chip-less cards which are popular in the United States. There’s no waiting and you can pick from several designs. CREATE YOUR MYCARDDESIGN CARD WITH: A child’s school photo. A family portrait. A favorite pet. Now, all of these images can be on your Visa credit or debit card with Service Credit Union’s MyCardDesign program. This new feature allows Service Credit Union card holders to upload a personal photo quickly and easily. Card holders can also select a photograph from Service Credit Union’s library of images. MyCardDesign program is now available to all Service Credit Union members who are Visa credit or debit card holders. Service Credit Union’s MyCardDesign card is only $9.95. Members just need to visit servicecu.org/mycarddesign and start the easy process of creating their own card. It’s simple and easy, and within four weeks, you’ll have your new card. *See p. 29 for more information. 20 everything you need for wherever you go Kids Accounts & Financial Education Special programs designed to educate kids and young adults about financial responsibility. At Service Credit Union, educating kids and teens about finances is one of our most important jobs. banking Our Smart Savers programs are designed to provide a fun, friendly and educational environment for children, teenagers and young adults to learn about financial responsibility and how credit unions can help them plan for their future. Service Credit Union offers a Smart Savers Program to kids of all ages: • Money Mammals – award winning program for kids 11 and under. The Money Mammals teach kids and families to share, save and spend smart too. Free gifts with deposit! • cha-ching! – for kids ages 12 to 16. Features interactive website with blogs, games, money tools and money talk with fun articles to read. Free gifts with deposit! • brass – award winning program for teens ages 17 and up produced by young writers, photographers, graphic designers and web managers. With a mission to make money interesting, brass offers content ranging from hip-hop entrepreneurs and planning for college, to setting up an IRA. copies of brass|MAGAZINE, access to brass website, RSS Feeds and free gift for signing up Each program features a youth savings account, an ATM card for deposits and withdrawals and free online banking. Smart Savers is about more than just saving. It’s about learning how to manage and grow your money, and of course it’s about having fun! Sign up at any Service Credit Union branch. All you need is the social security number of the youth opening the account and $5. To learn more about these special accounts for kids, visit: servicecu.org/smartsavers *See p. 29 for more information. 21 everything you need for wherever you go RewardsNOW Reward Yourself. You’ve Earned It! Service Credit Union’s innovative and unique rewards program called RewardsNOW™ lets members earn points when they use their Platinum credit cards. Members can redeem their points for free travel, gift cards, merchandise and much more. Get your rewards now. Gift cards, travel, electronics, home decor and more. Browse through our site at servicecu.org/rewardsnow to find the rewards that are right for you. banking YOU CHOOSE HOW TO USE YOUR POINTS: *See p. 29 for more information. 22 everything you need for wherever you go Get Paid Up To Two Days Early banking Access your paycheck before everyone else and don’t wait in line at the Commissary. Having direct deposit of net pay with Service Credit Union has just paid off! With direct deposit, you now have access to your money up to two days before everyone else*. Many companies and government agencies send your pay electronically before your normal payday. Other financial institutions hold your money, not Service Credit Union. If you have direct deposit of your net pay with us and we receive your pay early, we will make it available to you! It pays to have your account with Service Credit Union. All you have to do to take advantage is sign up for direct deposit of your net income into your Service Credit Union checking account. Don’t wait in long lines! Get paid up to two days early, get to the Commissary before the crowds and start the weekend early! *See p. 29 for more information. 23 everything you need for wherever you go Programs Exclusively for Military FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS specials Service Credit Union has special programs exclusively for you, our military members. Whether you qualify for our STAR Program, Warrior Rewards Program or our Veterans Program we recognize the commitment and sacrifices made by you and your family, and offer special, low loan rates and higher savings and certificate rates. 24 everything you need for wherever you go Honoring Your Commitment Exclusively for military. WARRIOR PROGRAM specials Service Credit Union has designed a Warrior Rewards program exclusively for you, our Warriors.* • No Fee Checking • Receive your direct deposit up to two days early • 10% APY Warrior Savings Program • Certificates - Premium rates above the current one-year rate for six-month term • Loans - Discount rates on most most consumer loans Visit: servicecu.org/warriorrewards to learn more about our Warrior Rewards Program. STAR PROGRAM The STAR Program is a collection of unique services made available to moderate-income members.* • Service & ServicePlus Checking • Receive your direct deposit up to two days early • Savings - Premium rates on current savings • Certificates - Premium rates above the current one-year rate for six-month term • Loans - Discount rates on most consumer loans Visit: servicecu.org/STAR to learn more about our STAR Program. VETERANS PROGRAM The Veterans Program is a special program for our veteran members who have served in the military.* • Affinity Credit Card with 2% of any interest paid donated to select veteran’s charities • Loans - Discount rates on most consumer loans • Savings - Premium rates on current savings • Certificates - Premium rates above the current one-year rate for six-month term Visit: servicecu.org/Veterans to learn more about our Veterans Program. *See p. 29 for more information. 25 e v eevr eyrtyhti hni g u unn e e ed d f foorr w go o n gy o yo whheerreevv ee rr y o u g Warrior Savings Account* Our mission is the best rate for you. While you’re defending our great nation, Service Credit Union helps to build a financial safety net for you and your family. Military members serving in a combat zone can now earn 10% APY* on savings while deployed. • Active duty military, Reserve and Guard members eligible • Must be deployed in a combat zone defined by Service Credit Union • Direct deposit and E-statements required specials • Orders of deployment must be provided • Ongoing deposits must be made. Qualifying deposits made from a member’s monthly or bi-monthly military pay through direct deposit or an allotment or through transfer of funds from a Service Credit Union account • Transfers of lump sums from other sources and funds already on deposit with Service Credit Union do not qualify for this program • Dividends will accrue on total deposits up through $10,000. Total account deposits in excess of $10,000 will not earn a dividend • If this is your first account, you will also be asked for your photo ID and a copy of your pay statement Get all the rewards you deserve. Open a Warrior Savings Account at any branch or call 24/7. *See p. 29 for more information. 26 everything you need for wherever you go Guaranteed Pay This FREE service ensures there will be funds available to you if you don’t get paid. TO START, SIMPLY SIGN UP IN PERSON OR ONLINE IF YOU MEET THESE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • Participants must be on active duty, or retired from, any branch of the U.S. Military, the Guard or Reserve component, or a Government Service (GS) employee • Must have direct deposit of net employment earnings from Defense Finance and Accounting Service specials (DFAS) into a Service Credit Union checking account in each of the previous three months • Must be enrolled in the Service Credit Union Courtesy Pay program. Courtesy Pay is an overdraft protection service on Service Credit Union checking accounts. Guaranteed Pay increases your Courtesy Pay limit from $1,000 to $2,000 with direct deposit, based on your available balance TO ACTIVATE GUARANTEED PAY: • Be enrolled for 90 days prior to accessing Guaranteed Pay • Contact Service Credit Union (in person, via telephone, e-mail from a registered military address, or by secure chat) prior to the next scheduled deposit to activate, if you are enrolled and you fail to receive your usual payroll direct deposit from DFAS GUARANTEED PAY LIMITS: • Service Credit Union will only provide Guaranteed Pay for one missed DFAS payroll direct deposit • Further extension of Guaranteed Pay requires the member to receive DFAS payroll direct deposit of their net employment earnings for 90 days following the last Guaranteed Pay use, and qualify for Courtesy Pay • Member must agree to repay any outstanding balance after 33 days • All Courtesy Pay fees on the first $1,000 will be waived for up to 33 days • During a government shutdown direct deposits are automatically credited For more information, please refer to servicecu.org/guaranteedpay. *See p. 29 for more information. 27 everything you need for wherever you go Military Loan Discounts Only Service Credit Union discounts loans for military, Warriors and moderate-income earners. Receive additional discounts off most of our consumer loans. Available on auto and personal loans, credit cards and more. Up to 100% financing on new and used auto loans at great low rates. This all translates into more money for you and your family! MILITARY DIRECT DEPOSIT Extra 0.35% discount taken on most consumer loans from the base interest rate for a military direct deposit sent to Service Credit Union and the selection of the automatic loan payment feature. The STAR Program is a collection of unique services available to our moderate-income members.* • 0.50% rate discount taken off most of our consumer loans • Direct deposit sent to Service Credit Union and the selection of the specials STAR LOAN automatic loan payment feature required • Learn more at: servicecu.org/STAR WARRIOR LOANS Service Credit Union has designed a program just for you, our Warriors.* The program recognizes the commitment and sacrifices made by you and your family and offers you special low loan rates. • 1.00% below our standard auto and unsecured loan rates • Direct deposit sent to Service Credit Union and the selection of the automatic loan payment feature required • Learn more at servicecu.org/warriorrewards VETERANS LOANS • Receive an additional .35% discount off most of our consumer loans. • Available on select loans, credit cards and more • Up to 100% financing on new and used auto loans at great low rates RELOCATION LOANS If you need cash during relocation, we can help. Our Military Relocation Loan* offers no loan payments for 3 months and a great rate. *See p. 29 for more information. 28 everything you need for wherever you go Program and Disclosure Information VPAY Interchange fees will apply. Funds must be available in account. Must be a member of Service Credit Union or eligible for membership to order a V PAY card. V PAY is a registered trademark of the Visa International Service Association. GET PAID UP TO TWO DAYS EARLY Must maintain direct deposit of entire net pay into a Service Credit Union checking account to qualify. Immediate credit of your direct deposit to your Service Credit Union checking account up to two (2) days early is based upon when we receive your payroll from your employer. Service Credit Union cannot assume any liability for not depositing these funds to your account early. FREE ATMS AND INTERNATIONAL VISA FEES The number of free withdrawals from non-Service Credit Union ATMs is 20 monthly. ATM surcharges from other financial institutions will be refunded up to $20 a month and Visa International Service Assessment (ISA) fees on debit and credit cards combined will be rebated up to $20 monthly. Eligibility requirements are direct deposit of entire net pay into a Service Credit Union checking account and maintaining a positive balance in all your SCU accounts. Refunds will be applied to account on first business day of the following monthly cycle that the rebate eligibility requirements were met. The rebate benefit is only available for SCU checking account holders. Excludes No Fee Checking. WARRIOR PROGRAM Warriors are defined as members who are assigned to or who have returned in the past 120 days from peacekeeping operations, hostile environments, or combat/war zone areas where our troops are in imminent danger of enemy attack (PCS does not qualify) or service members decorated with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, or a higher combat-related award and military members currently on active, Reserve, and Guard duty. Warrior Rewards benefits are extended indefinitely to active, Reserve and Guard duty as well as retired military and DOD Civilians, both with 20 or more years of service. Direct deposit of entire net pay must be maintained (NOT ALLOTMENT). See servicecu.org/ warriorrewards for rate discounts. Must be a member of Service Credit Union. STAR CERTIFICATE Minimum of $250 deposit and penalty for early withdrawal on STAR certificate. Savings APY shown is based on $2,500 balance level; 1.50% on balances below $2,500. MILITARY RELOCATION LOAN Maximum term is 36 months. Maximum loan amount equals $2,500. Loan applications must be received within 120 days before or after the member’s reporting date to new assignment. Direct deposit of net pay to Service Credit Union is required. Military and civilian personnel with PCS orders or deployment orders to any overseas duty stations are eligible. STUDENT CHECKING ACCOUNT Student Checking Account available for those age 13-25 years. Parent/ legal guardian must be joint on all accounts for students under age 18. NO FEE CHECKING See servicecu.org for details. Some member selected service fees may apply. MOBILE BANKING Must be a member of Service Credit Union for 30 days and enrolled in Online Banking and WebDeposit24. 29 GUARANTEED PAY Qualified military or government workers with direct deposit of their net employment earnings from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) into a Service Credit Union checking account in each of the previous three months, and are currently enrolled in Courtesy Pay, are eligible to enroll in Guaranteed Pay. Service Credit Union will extend the regular available Courtesy Pay from $1,000 to $2,000 for Guaranteed Pay, at the end of a 90 day enrollment period, which must be repaid in full within 33 days of activation. Please refer to servicecu.org/guaranteed pay for more information. STAR PROGRAM Specific income requirements are necessary to qualify. See servicecu. org/STAR for details and rate discounts. Individual must be a member of Service Credit Union or eligible for membership to apply. Direct deposit of entire net pay must be maintained (NOT ALLOTMENT) and selection of the automatic loan payment feature. GET PAID TWO DAYS EARLY Must maintain direct deposit of entire net pay into a Service Credit Union checking account to qualify. Immediate credit of your direct deposit to your Service Checking account up to two (2) days early is based upon when we receive your payroll from your employer. Service Credit Union cannot assume any liability for not depositing these funds to your account early. WARRIOR SAVINGS Active duty military, Reserve and Guard members deployed in combat zones may deposit all or part of their pay up to maximum of $10,000 into a Service Credit Union Warrior Savings Deposit Program Account (WSDP) to earn the Warrior Savings rate. Service member must be serving in a combat zone as defined by Service Credit Union. Orders of deployment to a combat zone must be provided. The Warrior Savings account is part of Service Credit Union’s Warrior Rewards Program. No minimum is required to earn dividends, $5.00 must be deposited to open the account. Direct deposit of entire net pay is required. Qualifying deposits include direct deposit or an allotment, or the transfer of funds from a Service Credit Union account. Such transfers must not exceed net military pay deposited with Service Credit Union within that month. Transfers of lump sums from other sources and funds already on deposit with Service Credit Union do not qualify for this program. Receipt of E-statements is required. Account will stop accruing dividends per redeployment orders plus 120 days. VETERANS Must have served in the military and maintain direct deposit of your net pay (NOT ALLOTMENT) into a Service Credit Union checking or savings account. See servicecu.org/veterans for details. APY equals Annual Percentage Yield. Effective 1/15/15. Subject to change without notice. Must be a member of Service Credit Union or eligible for membership to open certificates. 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