No need to carry rolls of cash. We have better ways.
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Money Orders
Convenient and traceable. Please see details below. -
Cashier’s Checks.
Best for large purchases. Keep scrolling for details. -
Wire Transfers
Quick transactions between financial institutions. More information is found below. -
Member to Member Transfers
Great for families and friends. No charge. Details below. -
External Transfers
Cut the wires! Make your own digital transfers. Click to access our blog post with complete instructions. -
Gift & Reloadable Cards
Great alternatives to cash! Click to learn more.
Robbye B., member since 1986At Abilene Teachers you build relationships with the tellers, member service reps, and loan officers you deal with on a regular basis. It is like you become family and it is more than just a transaction.
Safer and easier than cash
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Best for members who:
Best for members who:
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Amount Available
Amount Available
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Traceability
Traceability
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Other Features
Other Features
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Cost
Cost
Money Orders
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Best for members who:
Need to make payments to several payees
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Amount Available
$1 to $1,000
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Traceability
Tracing done by member & Moneygram®
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Other Features
Checking account not required
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Cost
$1 each
Cashier's Check
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Best for members who:
Need to make a single large purchase
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Amount Available
Any amount
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Traceability
Tracing done by credit union
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Other Features
Enhanced security
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Cost
$2 each
Wire Transfers
Domestic and international wires available.
Use wire service when you need to quickly move money between financial institutions. Please visit our main branch, 3849 Antilley Road, to originate a wire. Use these guidelines to streamline the process.
- Available from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekdays
- The cut-off time for a same-day transfer is 4:00 p.m.
- A physical address (rather than a PO box) is required for the wire recipient
- With proper authorization, wire transfers can be made by phone.
- Please contact our Accounting Department for details.
- Domestic wire fee – $15
- International wire fee – $40
Member to Member Transfers
Use your mobile device or desktop computer to instantly transfer money to any ATFCU member. It’s a great way to easily send money to family members in college or another part of the country. Give us a call during business hours for instructions.
The member to member transfer feature is available in our app and in desktop banking. You’ll need to following to complete the transfer:
- Receiving member’s name
- Receiving member’s account number
- Sufficient funds in your account to make the transfer
External Transfers
Cut the wires! This is a lower-cost way to quickly transfer funds between your ATFCU accounts and your accounts at other United States credit unions, banks and brokerages.
- Available in the ATFCU app and in desktop banking
- Available on weekdays that are not banking holidays
- Initial set-up requires 2-3 days. Once set-up is complete, most transfers move on a same-day basis
- No fee for transferring money into an ATFCU account
- $4.50 for transferring money from ATFCU to an external account
- Find complete instructions in our External Transfer blog post
Move Money FAQs
Yes, as a general rule. However the card will be declined if you attempt to use it at merchants in countries sanctioned by the US Treasury Department. You can find the current list at https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-country-information.
Yes. You can make one-time transfers or set up recurring transfers on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly schedule.
- To make an international transfer
- To transfer to an account that you do not own
- To transfer quickly to an external account you haven’t already registered in digital banking. Initial set up takes 2-3 days.