Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Why is COPOCO Community Credit Union making this change? | |||||||||||
A: This system upgrade is an important technology improvement for the credit union and our members. This technology | |||||||||||
will enable COPOCO to operate more efficiently as well as provide the members with new products, functionality and benefits. The new | |||||||||||
system will bring more applications and funtionality to the Online Banking system and more functionality to our Mobile Banking system. | |||||||||||
Q: When will the credit union be closed? | |||||||||||
A: The credit union will be closed Wednesday, June 1st and Thursday, June 2nd for the conversion. We will return to normal business | |||||||||||
hours on Friday, June 3rd. | |||||||||||
Q: Is the credit union merging with someone else? | |||||||||||
A: No, COPOCO is not merging with another credit union. This is simply a transaction software upgrade. | |||||||||||
Q: When will the changes take place? | |||||||||||
A: We will transition to the new system effective Wednesday, June 1st. Because of the complex nature of the transition, our offices will | |||||||||||
be closed on Wednesday, June 1st and Thursday, June 2nd. | |||||||||||
Q: Will I be able to access my money and/or accounts during the closure? | |||||||||||
A: Yes, you can access your funds at ATMs or by using your debit cards. | |||||||||||
Q: Are my accounts safe and secure? How safe is this transition? | |||||||||||
A: Yes, we will continue to maintain industry best practices and keep member security priority throughout the upgrade. | |||||||||||
The new system will provide even more safeguards to protect sensitive information. | |||||||||||
We encourage you to review statements before, during and after the conversion to ensure accounts are accurate. | |||||||||||
They should be accurate, however taking a second look will be beneficial. | |||||||||||
Q: Will account numbers change? | |||||||||||
A: No, account numbers will not change. | |||||||||||
Q: Will Direct Deposit/ACH/Payroll Deductions be affected? | |||||||||||
A: No, transactions will be processed without interruption. There is no need for you to contact your employer or others who deposit | |||||||||||
or withdraw funds from your accounts. Payments to credit cards posted by payroll deductions/splits will be converted to auto transfers. | |||||||||||
Q: Will I need to order new checks? | |||||||||||
A: No, the check information will remain the same. If you are running low on checks we suggest ordering one box of checks till the | |||||||||||
system upgrade is complete. | |||||||||||
Q: Will I be issued a new debit card or credit card and PIN? | |||||||||||
A: No, all debit and credit cards and their PINs will remain the same. Cards may be used throughout the transition without interruption. | |||||||||||
Do keep in mind, following the close of businees on May 31st, debit cards will move to offline processing unitl the new system is live. | |||||||||||
During this time, new transactions will be delayed in posting to your account. Large purchases should be avoided as possible while in | |||||||||||
offline processing to avoid overdraft fees. | |||||||||||
Q: Will account history be transferred to the new system? | |||||||||||
A: Account history will NOT transfer. Previous e-statements will not transfer. You should make sure to download and | |||||||||||
save the previous e-statements for reference prior to close of business on May 31st. | |||||||||||
May statements will be available in early June and will be mailed to all members, including those enrolled in e-statements. | |||||||||||
The first e-statement will be made avaiable in early July. | |||||||||||
Q: Will statements remain the same? | |||||||||||
A: All members, regardless of whether they are enrolled in e-statements, will receive a paper statement for the month of | |||||||||||
June. Following this, e-statements enrollees will begin receiving e-statements again. | |||||||||||
Q: Will Online Banking Login IDs and passwords change? | |||||||||||
A: Online banking user names and passwords will not convert to the new system. The first-time you log into the new system, | |||||||||||
you will need to use your member number. If your member number is less than six digits you will need to add zeros to the | |||||||||||
beginning of your member number. (EXAMPLE - If your member number is 1234 your temporary login will be 001234.) | |||||||||||
If your member number is longer than six digits you will enter it as normal. | |||||||||||
Your new temporary password will be the last four digits of the main member's SSN. Following the initial login you will be prompted to | |||||||||||
change your login ID and password to the one of your choosing. *Please note your login can no longer be your member | |||||||||||
number. | |||||||||||
Once you login into the new system you will be asked to set up security questions along with changing your login | |||||||||||
and password. | |||||||||||
Q: Will Bill Pay be affected by the conversion? | |||||||||||
A: Active Bill Payees and recurring payments will transfer to the new bill pay platform. However, you should consider printing | |||||||||||
a copy of payees for future reference. The creations of new Bill Pay transactions will be unavailable over the conversion time. | |||||||||||
Q: What should be expected prior to the conversion? | |||||||||||
A: Converting to a new transaction software will enable COPOCO Community Credit Union to operate more efficiently as well | |||||||||||
as provide members with new functionality and benefits but expect some service interruptions. Online banking, mobile | |||||||||||
banking, and phone banking services will be unavailable from 5:30pm Tuesday, May 31st until 8:30am Friday, June 3rd. | |||||||||||
Debit and credit cards will function with offline limits at ATMs and point of sale locations. It is recommended for members to | |||||||||||
withdraw cash on or before May 31st and have access to alternate forms of payments. | |||||||||||
Additionally, branches will be CLOSED Wednesday, June 1st and Thursday, June 2nd. |