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Use Your ATFCU Debit Card with Mobile Wallets

ATFCU debit cards are compatible with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay.  Use the steps below to add your card to your digital wallet. Apple Pay – card setup  In the Apple Wallet app on your iPhone, tap the + icon to add a new card. Select the ‘Debit or Credit Card’ option. Follow the steps on the screen.  … Continue reading
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Start it Right

Take time to conduct a year-end financial checkup to start the new year on the right foot. Continue reading
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What Else You Should Know About Overdraft Coverage

Have you ever wandered what the difference was between Overdraft Transfer and Overdraft Privilege? Well look no further! Read this post for a more in-depth understanding between the two and see how they can work for you and your financial goals. Continue reading
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Fighting Identity Theft

Equifax, America's largest credit reporting agency, reported an enormous data breach in September 2017. More than 143 million Americans had their personal data compromised. Stolen information included names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and, in some cases, driver's license numbers. Continue reading
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Helpful Hints for Debit Cards

They Know Cards Advice from the ATFCU Card Processing Team Did you know that the ATFCU card processing team works right here in Abilene?  At the Antilley Road branch, to be exact.  This hard-working group manages the tasks associated with more than 45,000 debit and credit cards.  When you have a card question, you will speak directly to one of … Continue reading
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There’s Nothing Funny or Romantic about a RomCon

I love a good RomCom just like so many others but a RomCON is not something I want to experience. If this new online relationship seems too good to be true, it probably is. Please read to see if you may have fallen victim to these online casanovas/femme fatales who know just what to say to get you to fall for them and their schemes. Continue reading
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New Year, New Money Habits: How to Stick With It in 2023

Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions only to see them all fall by the wayside by March? We've got some great ways to help you keep your financial resolutions this year! Continue reading
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Taking Steps Toward Financial Improvement for the New Year

This year, how about getting your finances in shape? We have steps to help with just that! Continue reading
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12 Steps to Financial Wellness – Step 12: Review and Tweak

Here we are at the end of our year-long journey to financial wellness. We hope you've learned a lot and your financial picture is brighter now! It is time to review.  Continue reading