At least 2 of the following valid items are required with one of the IDs being a driver’s license, passport, or state ID. Expired IDs or the BMV receipt (indicating a new DL or ID has been applied for) will not be accepted. A $5 membership fee is required to open a savings account. ID must have correct/current address.

• Driver's license
• Passport
• Military ID
• Work ID
• State ID
• School ID
• Signed Social Security Card

A regular share certificate is a term account that earns monthly or quarterly dividends. The term and dividend rate remains the same throughout the life (or term) of the certificate. A step up certificate is also a term account that earns monthly or quarterly dividends. Share and IRA certificates with terms of 25, 31, 37, 49, and 61 months are available to the step-up program. A minimum certificate balance of $1,000 is required. Certificates will be stepped up to MidWest America Federal Credit Union’s weekly rate (will not be allowed to step-up a competitor’s current rate). One time step-up allowed during the term of the certificate. Additional funds can be added to the certificate at the same time the step-up option is performed (no minimum).

Your email address for Digital Banking can be changed online by signing on MidWest America Digital Banking and clicking on Settings -> Contact Information -> Email. To change the email address for your account, please submit a signed written request to add or update your email address or fax a copy to your local branch. 

If only one key is lost a replacement key will be made at the expense of the member. If both keys are lost the box must be drilled and a new lock replaced at the expense of the member.

No.

The R&T number for MidWest America FCU is 274973141. This number is used to identify MidWest America from all other Financial Institutions. Each Financial Institution has their own Routing and Transit #. You might say it is their own unique address that delivers your electronic deposits or withdrawals to/from the Credit Union. There are a number of occasions when you would need to know this number:

• Tax refund checks directly deposited into your account 
• Electronic deposit of your paycheck 
• Electronic payments made out of your account

You will find this number on the lower left corner of your MidWest America checks.

Checks can be deposited remotely using our digital banking app. Cash and check deposits can be made by using the night deposit boxes available at all of our branches. Cash or check deposits can also be made at limited ATMs. To see the most up-to-date listing of ATMs and their available features please visit our branch locations and click on the ATMs tab.

There is no required minimum balance for a checking account.

At least 2 of the following valid items are required with one of the IDs being a driver’s license, passport, or state ID
Note: expired IDs will not be accepted. ID must show correct/current address. 

• Driver’s license
• Passport
• Military ID
• Work ID
• State ID
• School ID
• Signed Social Security Card

Reward Checking acts like a traditional checking account but has added features that actually reward you for using it. Earn rewards like a premium interest rate and fee refunds on ATMs nationwide. All you have to do to get these great benefits is fulfill three easy requirements—things you're probably doing already. Learn more here.

Freedom checking is a free checking account. There is no minimum balance required. There is no "per check" charge. ATM, Debit Card and Overdraft Protection is available for those who qualify. Freedom checking is a non-interest bearing account. You purchase your own checks.

Benefits Plus® Checking entitles you to an exclusive program which saves you and your family money on products and services you use every day. Free personalized checks (up to 2 individual orders per year), $10,000 AD&D insurance, and the following list of services are available and much more!

You can contact the Credit Union by phone or in person and request a copy of a canceled check. The cost for a check copy is $5. However, you may also obtain a copy of a canceled check thru MidWest America Digital Banking. Simply sign on Internet Banking and bring up your checking account history. Once you have located the check cleared on the history click on the check # and the check image will appear on your screen. You may print the image at that time on your own printer. There’s no charge for this.

The cost for a statement copy is $5 per page if you are not set up for Electronic Statement delivery. However, if you are set up to receive E-Statements, you can produce your own statement copies and there is no cost for that service.

Pending ACH transactions can be viewed thru Digital Banking by clicking on Transfers & Payments -> Scheduled Transfers.

Yes, a stop payment on a single check or a series of checks can be placed for a fee. Contact the Credit Union to initiate a stop payment.

Our VISA® Debit Card looks like a credit card but works like a check. Purchases are withdrawn directly from your checking account. The card is accepted worldwide at any business that accepts VISA®. You can also use it at an ATM. It's less bulky than a regular checkbook and safer than carrying large sums of cash.

There is no application. Open a checking and request a card. The Credit Union representative will have you sign a membership application or account change card. Instant issue debit cards are offered at all of our branch offices. You can walk out with the new debit card in-hand…instantly!

Yes, but he/she must have a signer of legal age on the account as well.

The CUMONEY® Visa® Everyday Spend prepaid debit card is a great alternative to our standard debit cards. They are safer than carrying cash and remove the fear of overdrawing and receiving overdraft fees. You can make purchases anywhere Visa® is accepted and track spending and add funds with an online management tool.

While an CUMONEY® Visa® Everyday Spend Card is not tied to a checking account many of the features that come with the card function similarly to a standard debit card:

• Direct deposit 
• Reloads that are done at the CU or online by credit or debit card will be available immediately
• CUMoney® mobile app can be downloaded from Apple Store and Google Play that will give you access to card control, balance and transaction history, remote deposit of checks and more
• Alerts can be set for low balances

Yes. You can bring the card and positive identification to any branch location and select your own PIN.

No. You must contact the Credit Union to have a PIN reset.

There is no charge to simply change a PIN.

You can have your card blocked to avoid any future usage by calling our MidWest Phone Banking at 260-423-8278 or toll free at 800-847-2278. Follow the prompts to block your card. You may use the Card Control feature in our Digital Banking mobile app to block and/or reorder a new card as well. You can also leave a message on our after-hours voice mail; however, any action would not take place until we are once again open for business.

Card replacements are $8.00.

There is no number to call. Activate the card by using an ATM.

Contact the Credit Union right away at 800-348-4738 so the number can be blocked and a new card with a different number can be ordered.

Contact MidWest America by calling 800-348-4738.

In the best interest of our members and the Credit Union in preventing fraud losses, we have placed several blocks and may continue to modify blocks as necessary that could affect the method of authorization with non-EMV merchants. The preferred method for authorizing a successful transaction at a non-EMV terminal would be swiping the card and entering your PIN.

Debit cards are blocked for international transactions (transactions outside of USA). If you are traveling out of the US or you need to complete an international debit card transaction, please contact the Credit Union's Visa department at 800-348-4738 ext. 4000.
There are no blocks in place for EMV terminals. 

Yes. Anywhere VISA® is accepted; however, you must notify MidWest America when traveling internationally and specify which country(ies) you will be travelling to and for how long so we can unblock your card accordingly.

Have the merchant run the card a second time. If it still doesn’t work, contact MidWest America toll free at 800-348-4738. There could be any number of reasons: phone line problems, card unable to be read, etc. The Credit Union can help to determine what the problem is.

Yes. As long as your account is in good standing and the card has been actively used, a new card will automatically be sent before the end of the expiration month.

Yes, if your account qualifies for ATM deposit capability. It does not matter if it is a cash or check deposit.

You need to contact the Credit Union so that appropriate dispute paperwork may be completed. A police report may be needed. If you suspect fraud on your account, you can avoid any future card use by blocking the card from our mobile app or by following the prompts on MidWest Phone Banking by calling 260-423-8278 or toll free at 800-847-2278. You can also leave a message on our after-hours voice mail; however, any action would not take place until we are once again open for business. 

If your card has been blocked by our 24-hour fraud center due to suspicious activity, they will contact you directly at the phone number you have on file at the Credit Union to investigate the activity.

No. We currently do not offer photo debit cards.

It is not necessary, in most cases the Credit Union will be aware of down ATMs and will work to get them back in service ASAP.

The savings account is automatically attached along with the checking account when the card is opened.

To qualify the primary member must be at least 18 years old, must be enrolled in Mobile Banking, have a checking account, and the account must be in good standing. You must contact the Credit Union to add this free service to your Mobile Banking.

Yes, there may be transaction limits in place for high-dollar deposits. If you are experiencing problems with your deposit, please contact us for assistance. 

Checks that are drawn on a credit union, savings and loan or bank and payable on demand. Also, checks that are payable to any member listed on the account.

In accordance with the Funds Availability Act, all mobile deposits confirmed as received and approved by us will be posted to your account. The first $225.00 of your mobile deposit will be available on the same business day we receive your deposit, and the remaining funds will be available within two business days.

A few troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure you and if applicable, all parties on the check have signed the back of the check and include the words, “For Mobile Deposit Only.”
• All four sides of the check and corners are completely within the frame.
• Background check is laid on is contrasting color. Light color background for darker checks, and darker background for light checks. No busy patterns.
• Does the amount of the check exceed the per item or per day limitations?

If you are still experiencing problems, please give the Credit Union a call or bring your deposit in office.

MidWest America has many loans for whatever you want:

• New and Used Autos
• RVs, Motorcycles, Boats, Powersports, & Recreational Vehicles
• 1st Mortgages
• Home Equity & Fixed Rate
• 2nd Mortgages
• Signature/Unsecured Loans & Share Pledge Loans
• Business & Agriculture Loans
• Construction Loans
• Overdraft/pre-approved lines of credit

Rates are based upon the borrower’s qualifications and vary depending on the type of loan and collateral. You can check out our current loan rates on our website on our loan rates page.

We make applying for a loan easy. You may apply in person at any branch, over the phone, or online.

Stop by any local branch and a MidWest America loan officer will assist you. If you prefer, you may contact a loan officer by phone at 260-482-3334 or 800-348-4738.

We have several options for paying your loan.  You can set up an automatic payment from your financial institution by filling out the Automatic Payment/Deposit Authorization form and getting that and a voided check copy back to the call center. Another option is if you use Bill Pay at your primary financial institution you can add us and have them send us the payment directly. The fastest way would be to pay by phone by calling our call center at 800-348-4738 with a debit card or with your checking account information, however there is a $6 phone transfer fee. If MidWest America is your primary financial institution you could transfer directly from your account to your loan, mail us a check, or use the night deposit box at any location.

Please contact a loan officer at 260-482-3334 or 800-348-4738.

No. We do not charge either pre-payment penalties or minimum finance charges.

The Skip-a-Payment program allows members of MidWest America FCU, with a personal or vehicle loan to skip a loan payment. If you have more than one loan, and are current on them, you may skip a payment on each loan. You may skip up to 2 payments per loan in a rolling 12 month period. Skip-a-Payment is not available on your first loan payment and coupons cannot be used in consecutive months. The fee is $35.00 per loan, which is simply added to your principal balance, and is not available for mortgages, home equity loans, VISA® or leases.

Interest will continue to accrue. When your next monthly payment is made, you will notice that more of your payment went toward interest than usual. This happens because of the simple daily interest due on your principal balance since your last payment.

A credit report is a record of your credit history that includes information about:

• Your identity. 
• Your name, address, full or partial Social Security number, date of birth, and possibly employment information.
• Your existing credit. 
• Information about credit that you have, such as your credit card accounts, mortgages, car loans, and student loans. It may also include the terms of your credit, how much you owe your creditors, and your history of making payments.
• Your public record. Information about any court judgments against you, any tax liens against your property, or whether you have filed for bankruptcy.
• Inquiries about you. A list of companies or persons who recently requested a copy of your report.

Because credit reports contain sensitive personal information, access to them is limited. Credit bureaus can provide credit reports only to lenders from whom you are seeking credit; lenders that have granted you credit; telephone, cell phone, and utility companies that may provide services to you; your employer or prospective employer, but only if you agree; insurance companies that have issued or may issue an insurance policy for you; government agencies reviewing your financial status for government benefits; and anyone else with a legitimate business need for the information, such as a potential landlord or a bank at which you are opening a checking account. Credit bureaus also furnish reports if required by court orders or federal grand jury subpoenas. Upon your written request, they will also issue your report to a third party.

No, credit bureaus do not make credit decisions. They provide credit reports to lenders who decide whether to grant you credit.

Generally, negative credit information stays on your credit report for seven years. If you have filed for personal bankruptcy, that fact stays on your report for ten years. Information about a lawsuit or an unpaid judgment against you can be reported for seven years or until the statute of limitations runs out, whichever is longer. Information about criminal convictions may stay on your credit report indefinitely.

If you are denied credit, insurance, or employment--or some other adverse action is taken against you, such as lowering your credit limit on credit card account--because of information in your credit report, the lender, insurance company, or employer must notify you and provide you with the name, address, and phone number of the credit bureau that provided the credit report used to make the decision. You can get a free credit report from this credit bureau if you request it within sixty days after receiving the notice. This free report is in addition to your annual free report.

In addition, lenders may use a credit report to set the terms of credit they offer you. If a lender offers you terms less favorable (for example, a higher rate) than the terms offered to consumers with better credit histories based on the information in your credit report, the lender may give you a notice with information about the credit bureau that provided the credit report used to make the decision. Again, you can get a free credit report (in addition to your annual free report) from this credit bureau if you request it within sixty days after receiving the notice.

If you receive one of these notices, it's a good idea to get your free credit report and review the information in it right away.

Credit bureaus may sell consumers' information, including names, addresses, and credit information, to creditors or insurers, who may then offer credit or insurance to you. You can have your name and address removed from these lists by opting-out of the listing. This will reduce the number of unsolicited offers you receive.

To opt-out, call 888-5-OPTOUT (888-567-8688). You will need to provide certain information in order to opt-out, such as your name, address, Social Security number, and date of birth.

You have the ability to opt-out of receiving offers either for five years or permanently. If you want to opt-out permanently, you will need to fill-out, sign, and mail-in a form. The form is available by either calling the toll-free number or visiting the website. You can reverse your opt-out decision at any time to start receiving offers of credit and insurance again by calling the toll-free phone number or visiting the website.

A credit score is a number that reflects the information in your credit report. The score summarizes your credit history and helps lenders predict how likely it is that you will repay a loan and make payments when they are due. Lenders may use credit scores in deciding whether to grant you credit, what terms you are offered, or the rate you will pay on a loan. Information used to calculate your credit score can include:

• The number and type of accounts you have (credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, etc.);
• Whether you pay your bills on time;
• How much of your available credit you are currently using;
• Whether you have any collection actions against you;
• The amount of your outstanding debt; and 
• The age of your accounts.

Because your credit score reflects information obtained from your credit report, changes to your credit report may cause your credit score to fluctuate. For instance, if you pay your bills late or incur more debt, your credit score may go down. However, if you pay down an outstanding balance on a credit card or mortgage or correct an error in your credit report, your credit score may go up.

In some cases, a lender may tell you your credit score for free when you apply for credit. For example, if you apply for a mortgage, you will receive the credit score or scores that were used to determine whether the lender would extend credit to you and on what terms. You may also receive a free credit score or scores when you apply for other types of credit, such as an automobile loan or a credit card. You may also purchase your credit score from any of the credit bureaus by calling them or visiting their websites.

• Equifax: Call 1-800-685-1111
• Experian: Call 1-888-397-3742
• TransUnion: Call 1-800-493-2392