Financial Advice

Planning a Trip? Take Your Credit Union with You

Get our checklist of important tasks before you hit the road, and make it the best vacation ever.

Published Feb 11, 2021 | Updated Apr 19, 2024
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You’ve packed your clothes. You’ve packed your toothbrush. Even your pup is ready to go. There’s one more essential you can pack — your credit union — and it’s as easy as putting your phone in your pocket.

Mobile banking makes it easy to take care of your daily finances wherever you are. So before you head out of town, make sure you’ve downloaded the UFCU Mobile app. And consider taking care of these tasks before you hit the road:

Learn more about the features in the UFCU Online Banking and Mobile app with these FAQs.
  1. Get cash at one of UFCUs fee-free ATMs.
  2. Carry more than one debit card from different issuers. That way, if you have trouble using one on your trip, you will have a backup.
  3. Good news: If you are traveling domestically with your UFCU card, you no longer need to let us know. Please ensure your contact information is up to date and we will alert you via text or phone if there is a suspicious transaction. If you are traveling internationally and want to ensure the best transaction experience, call us and we can add travel advisement. Please reach out at (512) 467-8080, option 5. Write down the toll-free phone number for contacting your financial institution and credit card company, just in case your card is lost or stolen.
  4. Take a quick moment to get to know your Mobile app features so you can easily manage your money on the road. In particular, learn the basics:
    • Check your balance
    • Transfer funds
    • Locate nearby ATMs and financial institutions
    • Manage auto-pay transactions
    • Block use of your debit or credit card

Download the UFCU Mobile app for iPhone or Android.

Travel goes smoother when you know you’ve packed everything you need. With the Mobile app and your other essentials, you’re good to go.