Deposits are federally insured up to at least $250,000 per individual depositor by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). The NCUSIF is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. We are conveniently located near 34th and Walnut St. next to Van Pelt Library, Hill College House, and the Engineering School.
Specifically, we are right next to the Starbucks on 34th and Walnut on the 4th floor of the Franklin Building A-Wing. The Student Federal Credit Union at the University of Pennsylvania is an independently operated financial institution, and not part of the University of Pennsylvania.
Specifically, we are right next to the Starbucks on 34th and Walnut on the 4th floor of the Franklin Building A-Wing. The Student Federal Credit Union at the University of Pennsylvania is an independently operated financial institution, and not part of the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Student Federal Credit Union (SFCU) is the first and only student-run credit union in the Ivy League, and exclusively serves the community of the University of Pennsylvania. Founded in 1987 by three Wharton MBA students, Kenneth Beck, Steven Feld, and Robert Kaplan, the SFCU has been providing Penn students with secure, efficient, and convenient financial services for over 33 years.
Checking
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As part of the Allpoint Network, members with checking accounts have access to 43,000 surcharge-free Allpoint ATMs worldwide. Free incoming wires (domestic and international), and fees up to 4 times lower than competitors. In addition to the perks of a regular checking account, Penn students have the ability to open a Quaker Checking account which offers lower fees, a fee safety net for overdrafting and other perks.
Debit Card
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Our Visa Debit Card not only gives you access to all SFCU ATMs in addition to ATMs in the Allpoint network. Allpoint is America's largest surcharge-free ATM network, with over 43,000 ATMs worldwide.
If you did not apply for a Visa Debit Card when you opened your SFCU account, but would now like to order one, please visit the Member Services office in the Main Branch, located on 3401 Walnut Street, Suite 431A, or contact a Member Services Representative at (215) 222-2604.There is a $500 maximum withdrawal limit per business day and a $500 charge limit per business day.
If you did not apply for a Visa Debit Card when you opened your SFCU account, but would now like to order one, please visit the Member Services office in the Main Branch, located on 3401 Walnut Street, Suite 431A, or contact a Member Services Representative at (215) 222-2604.There is a $500 maximum withdrawal limit per business day and a $500 charge limit per business day.
Online Services
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The SFCU offers a free online and mobile banking service powered by HomeCU. This secure service allows you to transfer funds between your SFCU Shares and SFCU Checking accounts. You may also view current account balances, loan balances, and up-to-date account histories from the convenience of a personal computer.
Checks
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Checks can be deposited at our main branch in-person, via mail, or through the SFCU's mobile app. Per our check hold policy, $225 of each check will clear the next business day and the remainder of each check will clear in two business days. Note: mobile check deposits are limited to $1500.
If you wish to deposit a check of more than $1500 but less than $5000 through the mobile app, please reach out to a member support representative and request that we raise your check deposit limit.All members who open an SFCU Checking Account can order personal checks through online banking by selecting "Communications" and then "Order Checks, " or by requesting checks via email, over the phone, or by visiting our Member Services office.
If you wish to deposit a check of more than $1500 but less than $5000 through the mobile app, please reach out to a member support representative and request that we raise your check deposit limit.All members who open an SFCU Checking Account can order personal checks through online banking by selecting "Communications" and then "Order Checks, " or by requesting checks via email, over the phone, or by visiting our Member Services office.
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