Go Green: Environmentally-Friendly Banking

Did you know you can make more eco-friendly choices in the way you bank? Check out how A+FCU can help you live more green.

Living 100% green can be challenging. While we may not get everything right all the time, we can take simple yet impactful steps to preserve our planet.

Easy ways to help reduce your carbon footprint include switching to LED light bulbs, using refillable bottles, and going green with how you bank! At A+FCU, we offer a variety of eco-friendly options. Check them out.

Environmentally-Friendly Banking

A+ Online Banking  

Skip a trip to the credit union and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by taking advantage of online banking options to manage your finances. With A+ Online Banking, you can conduct business right from your fingertips – transfer money, make loan payments and apply for loans, open additional accounts, set card controls with Card Management, and more!

eStatements  

Reduce paper waste by viewing your statements online. A+FCU members can easily find this option when logged in to A+ Online Banking: select eStatements from the Quick Links module on your dashboard.

Direct Deposit  

Have your paycheck delivered directly to your account to avoid having a check printed and driving to have it cashed. Plus, with A+FCU, you can have your paycheck delivered up to 2 days early.*

Easily enroll in direct deposit with A+FCU online when logged in to A+ Online Banking: select Manage Your Direct Deposit on your dashboard.

Send Money With Zelle^®

Don’t worry about driving to an ATM, with the A+ Mobile App, you can easily transfer money between friends, family, and others you trust by using Zelle^®.† Enroll for free with your email address or U.S. mobile number.

Access Zelle^® when logged in to the A+ Mobile App: Menu > Transfers & Payments > Send Money with Zelle^®.

Solar Loan Financing

Solar power is growing in popularity and with A+FCU, you can take advantage of your home’s equity to finance the eco-friendly project. Not only do solar panels help the environment, but you can also benefit with federal tax credits, additional state or local incentives, and reduced electricity costs. Learn more from our Beginner’s Guide To Solar Power blog.

Summary

Whether you’re able to make big or small changes to living a greener life, every bit helps. Be sure to check out A+ Online Banking to minimize time and resources spent.

*Early payment of funds is not guaranteed and is subject to when A+FCU receives the funds from the originator.

†To send or receive money with Zelle®, both parties must have an eligible checking or savings account. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes.

Membership required. Adult members 18 years of age and older with an eligible checking account will be able to utilize Zelle®. Eligible checking accounts include Value Checking, Cash-Back Checking, or A+ Checking. Transaction limits apply. To transfer money from your A+FCU accounts with Zelle®, you will need to use the A+ Mobile App. Additional conditions and restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice.

There is no fee to send or receive money via Zelle® at A+ Federal Credit Union, however there may be instances where using Zelle® may incur charges: if you send a transaction for which you have insufficient funds, non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees may apply.