News & Alerts

Welcome McKenzie Valley Credit Union!

The EEFCU is excited to announce that we are growing. It is with great pleasure to announce to our EEFCU members that beginning:  January 1, 2017, members of McKenzie Valley Federal CU will be merging with the EEFCU. This is great news and the EEFCU is excited to provide our personalized credit union services to… Read Full Article »

Help Yourself Stay Safe This Season

7 Tips to Avoid Identity Theft Every two seconds an American becomes a victim of identity theft. If the thought of having to clean up your credit report because someone stole your identity frightens you, and you don’t want to become another statistic; here are some tips to stack the odds in your favor.   … Read Full Article »

Protect your Privacy

As the holidays approach, it will become even more important to be vigilant with your money and privacy matters. The holiday’s while filled with hustle and bustle, fun and family, is the perfect time for criminals to take advantage of unexpecting, unprepared and distracted individuals. Here are a few safety reminders from My Credit Union.gov… Read Full Article »

Thursday October 20th – Come Celebrate with us!

International Credit Union Day Celebrates The Authentic Difference On October 20, 2016, credit unions around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day (ICU Day). Please come join us throughout the day to celebrate with us with refreshments will be served throughout the day.   Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives, offering the same services… Read Full Article »

Join Us to Celebrate International Credit Union Day

  Emerald Empire FCU Celebrates Principled Banking. On October 20, 2016, EEFCU will, along with more than 56,000 credit unions around the world, celebrate International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), and the foundational principles that make credit unions unique. To celebrate we currently have our EEFCU full size and pocket calendars, air fresheners and coloring… Read Full Article »

Busy Mom, Busy Day, Mobile Banking is the Way!

Life is busy – soccer practices, working late, vacations – there are times that making a trip to the EEFCU just isn’t possible. That’s why the EEFCU offers our members FREE Mobile Banking, Online Banking, E–Statement’s, and Online Bill Paying. These services are fast and convenient – perfect for your busy life. Take a minute… Read Full Article »

EEFCU Texting and Call FRAUD ALERT

It has come to our attention that some of our members have received texts or phone calls saying that their EEFCU EMV Visa card has been compromised.  These texts and phone calls are requesting the member to enter their card number for verification.  DO NOT enter your card number!  These calls/texts are not being made by… Read Full Article »

Free… or Really Free?

They say the best things in life are free. Unfortunately, many of so-called “free” products and services that banks offer come with lots of strings attached. Read the fine print in many bank contracts and you’re likely to discover minimum balance requirements, costly fees, and other hidden restrictions. At one major bank, for example, a… Read Full Article »

Fraud Continues to Increases Nationwide

Unfortunately this increase is being felt here at the EEFCU. We are constantly working with our Visa Check Card processor to update our security measures as the newest fraud protection means become available. The EMV Chip Card is helping to prevent many fraud attempts, however, many merchant machines have not made the switch from the… Read Full Article »

Thank you for being there!

The EEFCU celebrated another successful year and Annual Meeting this past July 20th. We had about 170 members join us at Roaring Rapids Pizza to conduct credit union business, including the voting in of 4 Board of Directors. Bonnie Cubit, Lloyd Paseman, & Randi Bjornstad returned to serve another 2 years and Curtis Diama filled… Read Full Article »