Author: Kathy Mayer

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eStatements are Convenient and Private

Are piles of paperwork taking up space while waiting to filed, organized, burned or SOMETHING?  And those interesting, unattended stacks of documents just might invite curious relatives or houseguests to take a quick (or not-so-quick) look.   AFTCU has a solution that will free up space and keep prying eyes out of your financial business. The credit union mails monthly statements … Continue reading
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Federal Bank Holidays and You

Why We Make a Lot of Noise About Federal Bank Holidays You might have noticed that we go all out to let you know when a federal bank holiday is coming up. We post it on our website, our app, social media, digital signs, and even have our tellers put up notices a week in advance.  Why all the fuss … Continue reading
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Helpful Hints for Debit 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 47,000 debit and credit cards.  When you have a card question, you will speak directly to one of these experienced team … Continue reading
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Online Romance or Heartbreaking Scam?

On September 10, 2024 the New York Times ran an article* about romance scams.  It described a ‘fraud farm’ in Southeast Asia that is set up for industrial-scale spamming and is controlled by an organized Chinese crime ring.  For 17 hours a day each fraudster trolls dating apps for fresh victims and celebrates loudly when someone is duped into sending … Continue reading
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Use Your ATFCU Debit & Credit Cards with Mobile Wallets

ATFCU debit and credit cards are compatible with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. Follow the steps below to add the card(s) you select 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 … 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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Vehicle Valuation

The saying that 'knowledge is power' definitely applies in the vehicle purchasing situation. Spend time researching before before you make a decision. Continue reading