Posted on March 16, 2020 · Posted in Alerts, CoronaVirus

Straits Area Federal Credit Union is taking proactive precautions to best protect our members and employees as the Coronavirus continues to spread. 

Management is assessing the current situation and will adjust business plans accordingly. We will continue to provide services to our members in the safest manner possible. 

SAFCU is currently:

  • Increasing the frequency and thoroughness of our facility cleaning schedule. 
  • Employees are encouraged to wash their hands throughout the day and to wipe down all working areas. 
  • Employees are encouraged to stay home if sick. 
  • Employees and Members are asked to discontinue handshakes. 

SAFCU member alternatives:

We encourage members to do their part in slowing the spread of the Virus by using these alternative methods;

  • Drive Thru Service
  • Online and Mobile Banking
    • Remote Deposit Capture-Deposit your checks!
    • Bill Pay
    • Person 2 Person Transfers
    • Transfer payments from your SAFCU account to your SAFCU loans and credit card
    • Online Loan Applications
  • Text Banking
  • ATM’s- For cash withdrawals 
  • 24/7 Phone Banking 1-800-860-5704
  • Call 231-627-3145- 9:00-5:00, Monday thru Friday to speak to a SAFCU staff member
    • We are able to process payments from another financial institution to make your payments (Fee for this Service).
      • *Excludes VISA payments

 

We will continue to monitor the situation through updates from Federal, State, and Local agencies and adjust accordingly. SAFCU is proud of our community for the show of support from citizen to citizen. This is a time to come together to help, people helping people, the foundation of our mission! Please reach out to us if you need assistance or guidance during this time with your financial affairs.