The latest news and information keeping you up to date and informed!
Latest News and Alerts:
• Text Message Scam Alert! - 04-11-2013
• Annual Membership Meeting: Nominees for Board of Directors - 04-04-2013
• Annual Membership Meeting: Notice of Nominations - 03-20-2013
• February Save to Win Winners - 02-20-2013
• January Save to Win Winners - 01-19-2013
• Closing Due to Inclement Weather - 01-25-2013
• For a Third Year in a Row, Premier Gives Members a 5% Rebate! - 01-02-2013
• Important Information for Premier Visa Credit Card Holders - 10-17-2012
• Our New Mobile App is Now Live! - 10-09-2012
• Credit Union Closed For Columbus Day - 9-24-2012
• Personalized Debit Cards Now Available - 07-01-2012
• Manage All Your Accounts with Complete Access - 07-01-2012
• Credit Union Closed for July 4th - 06-22-2012
• Fraud Alert: Certified Check Cashing Scam - 06-21-2012
• Premier FCU and the North Carolina Consumer's Council - 06-01-2012
• Becoming a Member Just Got Easier - 05-14-2012
• PremierOnline Maintenance on May 13th & 20th - 05-04-2012
• New Phishing Virus - Be Aware! - 1/4/2012
• Premier FCU Returns Profits to Membership - 12/27/2011
• Annual Meeting 2012: Mark Your Calendar! - 12/22/2011
• 2011 Season of Giving: Premier Staff Raise Over $1200! - 12/23/2011
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Text Message Scam Alert!
(Posted April 11, 2013)
We have received notice of a Text Message Scam attempting to obtain your personal information. The text message will ask you to call and provide your account information. If you receive this text, please delete the message. If you have already responded, please call us immediately at 800 - 873 - 2929.
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Closing Due to Inclement Weather.
(Posted January 2, 2013)
Due to the potentially hazardous road conditions, our Greensboro, Asheville, and Graham offices will close at 2:00 pm today. Our Salisbury and Kings Mountain Offices will close at 3pm. Thank you for your understanding and please be safe!
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When Was the Last Time Your Financial Institution Paid You? Premier Gives a 5% Rebate!
(Posted January 2, 2013)
For a third consecutive year, Premier says, "Thank You!" to our members and gives back 5%...IN CASH! That's right, as our way for saying thanks for another successful year, if you paid interest on select loans*, we gave you back a portion of the interest of your loan(s).
On January 1st, 2013, any member who paid interest on a loan* in 2012, received 5% of their interest paid in their share (savings) account!
"This is the third year we have been able to give members back some of their paid interest in the form of an interest rebate. We are extremely excited and happy that our members are turning to Premier FCU for all their lending needs and for another successful year!", said Lori Thompson, President/CEO of Premier FCU.
To all our members, thank you for a successful 2012! If you have any questions regarding this special payout, please contact us at 800.873.2929 and a representative will be happy to assist you.
*Member must be in good standing with greater than $0 in their membership shares as of 12/31/2012. Offer excludes commercial and first mortgage loans, Visa credit cards, bankruptcy and modified loans as well as any loan that is delinquent.
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Important Information for Visa Credit Card Holders
(Posted October 17, 2012)
Premier Federal Credit Union is excited to announce our partnership with a new credit card processor who offers greater flexibility and enhanced member benefits!
In October, you will receive a new Premier Federal Credit Union Visa Credit Card. This new card will replace your existing card, regardless of the expiration date. If you are the primary cardholder, your card number will remain the same. For security reasons, each additional user on an account will receive a new card with a unique card number.
If you would like additional information including the exciting new benefits as well as some Frequently Asked Questions, please review the letter below that pertains to your credit card. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 800-873-2929 and we will be happy to assist you.
More Information:
Premier Visa Credit Card - Fixed Rate and Secure Rate
Premier Visa Credit Card with Rewards
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Our New Mobile App is Now Live!
(Posted October 09, 2012)
Our new App is now available at most App stores! If you are already signed up for Mobile Money, simply search for Premier Federal Credit Union at the App Store and begin using our new app today!
If you are not enrolled in Mobile Banking, you must sign up in order to use the app to access your account. To sign up, click the Access My Account link at the top of our website and log into Premier Online. Then under the Self Service tab, click Mobile Money and follow the on screen directions to enroll.
If you are not already a Premier Online member, click the Access My Account link at the top of our web site and follow the on screen instructions to sign up for Online Access prior to enrolling in Mobile Money. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, give us a call at 800.873.2929.
After you've enrolled in Mobile Money, visit the App Store for your device and search for Premier Federal Credit Union to download and install our new app.
To learn more about our Mobile Banking Products and Services, click here.
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Annoucement: Credit Union Closed for Columbus Day
(Posted September 24, 2012)
We will be closed on Monday, October 8th, 2012 in observance of Columbus Day.
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Annoucement: Credit Union Closed for July 4th Holiday
(Posted June 22, 2012)
We will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 in observance of the July 4th Holiday.
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Fraud Alert: Certified Check Cashing Scam
(Posted June 21, 2012)
We have received notice of a Certified Check Cashing Scam targeting our members. Some have reported receiving a letter referencing a recent Mystery Shop along with a fraudulent check. Members are being asked to cash the check and wire a portion to an overseas account. If you have received this letter, please call us immediately at 800-873-2929 or email us at membersvcs@premierfcu.org.
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Premier FCU and the North Carolina Consumer's Council
(Posted June 1, 2012)
In June of 2012, The North Carolina Consumer's Council (NCCC) became affiliated with Premier FCU to offer credit union loans and services to its members. The NCCC is a non-profit consumer advocacy group that has represented the consumers of North Carolina since 1968.
The membership fee is $18 for the first year with optional renewals afterwards for $10 per year. Members can join or renew for multiple years for discounted rates. Even if you do not renew your membership with the NCCC, you retain your membership with Premier FCU.
The Benefits of NCCC:
• Free Member Newsletter
• Free Auto Recall Alert Service
• Free DO NOT CALL and DO NOT JUNK MAIL Signup
• Complaint Assistance
• General Consumer Advice
• Lawyer Referral Service (Coming July 31, 2012)
• Credit Union Eligibility
To learn more about joining the NCCC, click here.
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Becoming a Member Just Got Easier, Try Our New Online Membership Application!
(Posted May 1, 2012)
If you have an immediate family member, co-worker, friend or neighbor that wants to join the credit union but too busy to visit a local branch, let him or her know Premier FCU has made joining EASY!
By visiting our website and clicking the link "Open An Account" on our homepage, potential members will be able to submit a membership application online that is fast, convenient and secure. Spread the word!
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PremierOnline System Maintenance!
(Posted May 1, 2012)
In order to provide you with the best service possibly, we will be performing System Maintenance on Sunday, May 13th and on Sunday, May 20th, 2012. The maintenance will take place between 3:00 AM - 8:00 AM EST on each day. During this time our online banking system, PremierOnline, will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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New Phishing Virus - Be Aware!
(Posted January 4, 2012)
There is another version of Zeus on the loose. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued an alert on a new version of the Zeus Trojan called Gameover, which is distributed via spear phishing attacks aimed at commercial accounts and ultimately lead to account takeovers. Emails purporting to be from NACHA (The Electronic Payments Association) inform the victim organizations of a failed ACH transaction. The victim’s computer is infected with the Trojan when they click on the link contained in the email.
If you've received this email and you feel your account information has been compromised, please call us at 800-873-2929 and a Financial Services Specialist will be happy to assist you. To learn how to protect your home computer against fraudently activity, check out our Winter 2012 Member Newletter, "Keeping Your PC Safe and Secure" article on page 2.
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