Products and Services
Enriching Our Members' Lives
Share Drafts (Checking)
Share Accounts (Savings)
Share Certificates (CDs)
IRAs
Money Market
VISA® Debit Card
Loans
VISA® Platinum
Online Banking - It's Me 247
Bill Payment
Gift Cards
Audio Response - CU*Talk
Member Discounts
Share Drafts (Checking)
FFCU puts you first by offering FREE Share Draft accounts to our members. Don't worry about minimum balances or over-the-counter fees; we're happy to serve you. The following are some of the benefits of an FFCU Share Draft account:
- No minimum balance
- No monthly service fee
- No over-the-counter fees
- Unlimited withdrawals and check writing
- FREE first box of checks (when you sign up for direct deposit)
- FREE VISA® debit card with unlimited signature transactions
- Surcharge-free ATM access
- FREE overdraft protection
- FREE Online Banking and Bill Pay
- FREE audio response access (CU*Talk)
- Direct Deposit
- Dividends earned on account balances of $2,500 or more
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Share Accounts (Savings)
At FFCU we know how important your money is to you. That's why your deposits are federally insured by the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration) for up to $250,000. Be confident that your money is safe and that you're earning competitive rates. The following are the different types of Share Accounts we offer:
- Share Savings -- Just a $5 deposit into this account makes you a member and eligible for all the credit union's products, services and benefits!
- Club Accounts -- Need a little help putting money away for the holiday season? Who doesn't? With FFCU's Christmas Club, you can have a set amount taken every pay period and deposited directly into this savings account. Then we'll transfer all that you've saved into your Share Savings account on November 1st!
- Vacation Club -- Another wonderful budgeting tool to help you save for your next family trip or your dream vacation to Europe. Simply withdraw or transfer funds when you're ready for your trip!
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Share Certificates (CDs)
FFCU offers a wide variety of terms to best fit your needs. Take advantage of our Member Bonus and you could be earning even more in interest! With our Member Bonus you add .25% to your rate simply by having an active Share Draft account, any FFCU loan or direct deposit. See our rate sheet for the various terms, rates and balance minimums.
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IRAs
Your retirement money is in great hands at FFCU. We offer IRA share accounts and IRA certificates insured up to $250,000. Our Member Bonus is valid on IRA Certificates, too! Speak with one of our IRA Specialists to help determine your best options.
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Money Market Accounts
If you're looking to earn a little extra in dividends, but don't want to keep your money tied down for any period of time, a Money Market account is just for you. See our rate sheet for our various rates and minimum balances.
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VISA® Debit Card
FFCU's VISA Debit card offers flexibility and immediate access to your Share Draft account funds. Use your card as often as you like at your favorite merchants, and the money comes directly from your Share Draft account. Or you can access your funds through any ATM. Our debit cards also offer increased security precautions, so you can feel confident that your money is safe. You can even change your PIN to something easier for you to remember by bringing your card into the Skokie office!
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Loans
FFCU is committed to helping our members get the loans they need at affordable rates. Let one of our friendly Loan Officers help you choose the loan product that's best for you. The following are some of the loan products we have to offer:
- New and Used Autos
- Discount Auto Buying Service: CarQuotes.com
- Signature (Personal) Loans
- Flex Loan Line of Credit
- Secured Loans
- Home Equity Fixed and Line of Credit
- Mortgages
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VISA® Platinum Credit Card
FFCU's Visa Platinum credit card has no annual fee, low rates, free balance transfers and cash advances as well as online account access.
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Online Banking - It's Me 247
Have access to all your account information easily and securely. Multi-factor authentication means your account information is protected from online predators. With It's Me 247 you can safely view your statements, current history, cancelled checks and loan and account information any time. You can also update your account information, make transfers in between accounts and pay your FFCU loans!
Bill Payment
FFCU provides Bill Pay service free of charge to our members. Schedule one-time payments or regular payments from your FFCU account at the click of a button. Never worry about stamps or checks again!
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VISA® Gift Cards
Visa Gift Cards are a quick and easy way to give the perfect gift. They're more flexible than a merchant gift card since they can be used anywhere Visa Debit cards are accepted. They're good for any occasion and they're safer than cash. We have several Visa Gift Card designs available at all of our locations in any denomination from $10 to $500!
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Audio Response - CU*Talk
We know not everyone has online access all the time, so we provide our members with access to their accounts via telephone. Check balances, make transfers or even have a check from your account mailed to your home. CU*Talk is quick, easy and secure. Call 888-379-0013.
Member Discounts
We're constantly trying to serve our members the best way we can. One way we try to go the extra mile is by offering you various discounted items. The following are the current discounts we have available for you:
- Movie Tickets (AMC and Kerasotes Showplace Theatres)
- Six Flags® Great America Theme Park Tickets (Seasonal)
- Noah's Ark Tickets (Seasonal)
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