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4 Most Overlooked Services of First Alliance Credit Union

Chris Gottschalk

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Mar 10, 2022 4:45:00 AM

As a credit union, pretty much everyone knows the kind of services First Alliance Credit Union provides, such as savings accounts, checking accounts and loans for homes and cars. People might have also heard about our Advisor Supported Kiosks and how they offer an automated bank teller experience ordinary ATMs just can’t match.

However, there are some services that most people have overlooked. These services make your life easier, help you achieve your financial goals and one just might be a financial game-changer.

Surprising ATM Locations

Byron ATMAs almost all our members know, our Rochester, Byron and Stewartville branches feature our Advisor Supported Kiosks, which let you manage your money whether you come into the branch or use the drive-through lanes. What you might not know, though, is that First Alliance Credit Union also has some additional ATMs.

One ATM is in the shopping district in southern Rochester by the Caribou Coffee and just across from the Lowe’s parking lot, so you can withdraw some money for anything from a cup of coffee to buying some materials for an emergency home repair. There's also a convenient First Alliance ATM located in the government center in downtown Rochester, just a couple blocks away from all the major retail shops and restaurants, not to mention the Mayo Clinic. Finally, there's an ATM is in the Byron High School, which gives students a way to pay for school events (with their parents’ permission, of course).

Same-Day Debit Cards

If you were to ask the average person whether they’d rather get a root canal or lose their debit card, most people will probably point towards the dentist’s chair. Losing your debit card means you lose access to your account unless you show up in person and prove your identity to a member experience advisor, and waiting for a new debit card to arrive in the mail can be nothing short of excruciating.

First Alliance, though, offers free same-day debit cards for you and anyone else on the account. If you lose your debit card, all you have to do is visit a First Alliance branch to get your old card canceled and a new one issued within minutes. This not only reduces access to your account.

Free Financial Downloads

Since First Alliance Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative owned by our members, one of our ultimate goals is to help all our members be financially successful. The best way to achieve that goal is to give our members the knowledge they need to take control of their finances once and for all.

That’s why we have several free financial downloads we offer in our resource center. These downloads include worksheets that will help you become debt-free and achieve your financial goals. You can even take a self-assessment to figure out how financially fit you are and help you figure out the next steps to take. 

How Financially Fit are you?Download Assessment

WINcentive Savings Account

Woman swimming in moneyWhile we haven’t been shy about promoting the WINcentive savings accounts, a lot of people still don’t know just how good this service is. Let’s be honest—everyone likes the prospect of winning free money, which is why the lottery is so popular. Of course, you have pay for each entry ticket, and the odds of you winning are remote at best.

A WINcentive savings account, on the other hand, not only gives you the chance to win money, but it also lets you keep the money you used to be entered in the drawing. There is literally no disadvantage to depositing money in a WINcentive savings account, and the best part is that even if you don’t win, you’ll still have built up your savings, and you can use that money as an emergency fund or as a means to help you achieve your financial goals.

Get the Service you Deserve at First Alliance Credit Union

While everyone is aware of the standard services First Alliance Credit Union offers, many people tend to overlook other services that can benefit them in a number of ways, from giving them a convenient place to withdraw funds to helping them build up their savings account.

If you’d like to take advantage of these services, all you have to do is become a member of First Alliance Credit Union today. We offer our members all these services and a whole lot more, including electronic bill payment to a free payment app courtesy of Zelle. 

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