Take Advantage of Your CheckCard

Nowadays, there are a number of different payment methods to choose from when you a want to purchase something – a credit card, a check, or cash, etc. However, even with all of those options, do you know the one you really should be using? The CheckCard (also known as the “debit card”).

Pay With a Debit Card

So, why choose a debit card over the other methods of payment? Well, convenience for one! Instead of trying to figure out how much cash we need and ending up not bringing enough or carrying too much, or taking time to fill out all the information needed on a check, we can use our debit card in one quick swipe and be done! This also helps to make the checkout process at a store much easier, because it is less complicated than the other ways of paying for purchases.

In addition, using a debit card allows you to stay within your budget. Unlike a credit card that you can just keep charging on, a debit card only allows you to use what you have in your account. And, if you go over, you are subject to overdraft fees. No one wants to spend more money than they have to. As a result, you are going to work harder and pay more attention to your purchases than you would when using a credit card.

Make a note! We may be calling you if we think your First Volunteer CheckCard has been stolen due to your transaction activity. If you receive a phone call from us regarding the legitimacy of your transactions, please call us as soon as possible in order to avoid restrictions we may place on your card. Your financial security is extremely important to us, and we want you to feel safe when banking with us!