Switch Kit

Gateway Community Federal Credit Union "Easy Move"

To Get Started

  • Open a totally free checking account at Gateway Community FCU.
    Our Routing Number is 292177864.
  • Begin using your Gateway Community FCU checks and debit/ATM card.
  • Gateway Community FCU will "buy" back your old checks and debit/ATM card for $25.

Remember To

  • Shred or destroy your old checks, ATM/debit card etc. from your old account.
  • Let outstanding checks and automatic withdrawls clear your account before closing it; this could take several weeks.

To Move Transactions

  • Inform your employer to change your direct deposit. They may need a voided check and/or a deposit slip from your new account.
  • Contact anyone who makes a deposit to your account. This could be retirement, pension, social security or other funds. They may require their own form or you can use ours. [ Click Here ]
  • Inform anyone who makes withdrawals from your account that you have switched. If they require a form you may use ours. [ Click Here ]

Possible Checklist Of Contacts

  • Utility company
  • Phone company
  • Insurance company
  • Other bank/finance companies
  • Cell-phone company
  • Cable company

Finally, Close Your Old Account

  • Ask your former institution to close your account and send you a check for the balance after all the transaction have cleared. They may require something in writing to do this.

That Was An "Easy Move"

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