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Welcome to FirstLight Federal Credit Union! Welcome to FirstLight Federal Credit Union! As a locally run, member owned credit union, our purpose is to empower our members with solutions to achieve their dreams. It is something that we take seriously in everything we do. By becoming a member of FirstLight, you will enjoy personalized and convenient financial services. You should know that we’re not a bank! We’re FirstLight Federal Credit Union! That means that you’re not a customer; you’re a member and part owner of our organization. FirstLight is proud to provide a wide variety of services to our members including: savings and checking accounts, home, auto and personal loans, Bill Pay, Online Banking, Business Services and more. We do our best to make your experience memorable and enjoyable, whether it may be at a branch, on the phone, or online. We look forward to having you become a member of FirstLight Federal Credit Union and help you achieve your dreams! Best Regards,
President/CEO
The Credit Union Difference As you look at the pages in this booklet you might ask: “What is FirstLight Federal Credit Union and what makes it any different than a bank?”
institutions do. Instead, our earnings are returned to FirstLight members by offering better interest rates and lower fees.
The content of this Products and Services Booklet will highlight all the benefits that FirstLight offers you. As you read, we invite you to notice and experience “the credit union difference.”
• Ownership – When you join
• Community Involvement – FirstLight knows the importance of community involvement. That is why we participate in various community events as well as sponsor charitable organizations. FirstLight actively supports many local organizations and our military through our many sponsorships and community service events.
• Not-for-profit – Unlike a bank,
These are just a few of the many benefits that you get when you become a FirstLight member! We invite you to become a member today and see firsthand how our main purpose at FirstLight is …
What is the credit union difference? FirstLight, you not only become a member of the credit union, you become an owner as well! Every member has equal ownership and a vote when joining a credit union.
FirstLight is a not-for-profit financial institution. This means we do not pay dividends or stock to any outside stakeholders like other financial
Empowering our members with solutions to achieve their dreams!
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Savings ..................................................................................page 3 Checking ............................................................................page 4 Relationship Rewards................................page 6 Youth and Young Adult ........................page 9
Loans / Business ........................................page 11 Home Loans ................................................................page 12 Credit Cards ............................................................page 15 Military Services ..............................................page 16 Financial Success Tool Kit ............page 18 Remote Services ..................................................page 19 Locations & Contact ..........................back cover 2
Savings Share (Savings) Accounts
A savings account is the first step on your way to financial success and a simple way to build your savings. Owning a savings account makes you a member and owner of FirstLight Federal Credit Union. With a savings account you receive: • Dividends paid quarterly on average daily balances of over $I00 • Quarterly statements for your records (ordered electronically) • All of the great benefits of being a FirstLight member
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) An IRA is the perfect account to plan and invest for your retirement while giving you great tax advantages. This account is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration up to $250,000*.
Money Market Accounts
Looking for an account that gives you similar rates as a CD, but with the flexibility of a savings account? A Money Market Account is a savings account that pays a higher rate when you maintain a minimum daily balance of $2,500 or more. If your balance falls
below the $2,500, you will receive a lower dividend rate. (See rate sheet for current dividend rates). The benefits of a money market account include: • Dividends are paid monthly based on different balance tiers • Higher dividend rate paid on higher balances
Share Certificates
Looking for a flexible and guaranteed investment at a premium rate? Then our Share Certificates are here for you! With a minimum of $500, you can start saving with a high return on your deposit. Share Certificates are available in terms from 90 days to five years. (See rate sheet for current dividend rates).
Dream Builder Share Certificates
Our Dream Builder Share Certificates offer a higher interest rate than what you would get in a savings account; you can open one with a minimum of $5 and continue to make deposits throughout the term of the certificate. Dream Builder Share Certificates are available in terms of one to three years. (See rate sheet for current dividend rates). * Subject to change.
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Learn how to manage your debt, purchase a home, or plan for your retirement with FirstLight’s Balance Program. Visit our website for more details.
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checking accounts At FirstLight, we take checking to a new level. With three different types of checking accounts, FirstLight checking is a great step in helping you achieve financial success. All of our checking accounts give you the great features and benefits of being a FirstLight member, which include: • Low fees • 50 FirstLight custom image checks at account opening (Additional checks may be purchased online) • 24 hour access to all of your accounts through our Online Banking, mobile app or Personal Access Line (PAL) • Free VISA® Debit Card • Use of the Shared Branching network to make deposits, withdrawals, and payments in over 5,000 credit unions across the country (more information on page 19) • Over 100 local, and nearly 30,000 national, no-fee ATMs through the Co-Op Network
below $2,500, you only pay a small fee per month (see our fee schedule for current information). It's an easy way to earn more and enjoy additional benefits from your checking account!
Simply 50 Rewards
Members that are age 50 and over automatically qualify for our Simply 50 Rewards. In addition, you can convert your account into a Simply More account that lets you earn dividends when minimum average daily balances are met (see Simply More) in addition to the benefits of a Simply 50 Rewards account. With the Simply 50 Rewards you enjoy: • 25% discount on safe deposit boxes (where available) • Free money orders, cashier's checks, and traveler's checks • Other relationship rewards (visit website for complete list)
Simply Checking
Simply More
Looking to get more from your checking account? Then our Simply More account is your best choice. By maintaining a minimum average daily balance of $2,500, you can earn a competitive dividend rate, or earn a higher dividend with a minimum average daily balance of $5,000 or greater. If your minimum average daily balance ever falls 4
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If you are looking for a checking account with no hassle, our Simply Checking account is perfect for you! Simply Checking is our basic checking account that offers you the convenience of using your checks or VISA® Debit Card for your everyday transactions at no cost!
Become a FirstLight member today! Open your share account at any of our branches. Visit our website or call us for more information!
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FirstLight’s checking accounts give you great benefits with low fees. Stop by any of our branches to open an account today or visit our website for more details!
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Relationship Rewards Qualify for great rewards from FirstLight by maintaining a combined minimum balance with Relationship Rewards or by going green with Go Green Rewards!
To earn rewards through your relationship, maintain a combined minimum balance of $10,000 in your savings and checking, or loan accounts. For example: You must have both a savings and checking account with a combined minimum balance of $10,000 Or
You must have a savings and checking account and an eligible loan (home, auto, or personal) with a combined minimum balance of $10,000
Go Green Rewards To earn Go Green rewards for going green, just utilize the benefits of electronic services such as: • Direct Deposit, • Online Banking, • Bill Pay, • E-Statements and E-Newsletter, • And one of the following: • Active use of your FirstLight Debit Card, • Active us of your FirstLight Credit Card, • Or maintain a Money Market account with a minimum of $10,000.
Rewards you’ll earn for meeting the requirements in either of the above programs include:* • .25 interest discount on auto or personal loans (also available for your dependents) • Free money orders, cashier's checks, and traveler's checks • Free automated Bill Pay • 25% discount on safe deposit box • Free incoming wires • Free notary • .25 interest discount on loans for ecofriendly purchases • Free use of all our E-services • Two free non-credit union ATM transactions per month • Love My Credit Union Rewards discounts that include: • Discounts on Sprint monthly mobile plans • Rebates for DIRECTV • Savings and cash back on over 1,500 online retailers including Target, Macy’s, Best Buy, FTD, or hundreds of other stores • Savings on Turbo Tax, tax preparation services • Auto and homeowner insurance discounts • Other great specials and discounts! Visit ovemycreditunion.org for more details. *Certain restrictions apply. Rewards may be subject to change.
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Check out our youth resources on our website, at firstlightfcu.org/depositaccounts/youth-accounts.
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Youth and Young Adult Accounts Helping our youth and young adults prepare for their future by instilling good money management skills such as saving, budgeting, and credit use are the objectives of our youth and young adult account programs. We offer different accounts for youths from 0 to 24 years old.
teen that can help them get started on their path to responsible money management. With parental consent, teens with a ChaChing! Account, have the option of opening a checking account and VISA® Debit Card!
The Edge (Ages 18 to 24) SM
Dollar Dog (Ages 0 to 12)
With the Dollar Dog Kids Club Account, your child will learn about savings and the rewards of money management in a fun, yet educational environment. It's never too early to start your children's financial education and Dollar Dog is here to help you along the way. Dollar Dog Kids Club membership includes a savings account that earns periodic dividends, as well as access to the special online Clubhouse that gives you and your child access to fun games, coloring pages, jokes, educational tools, and activities. If you have children ages 8 and above, you also have the option of ordering a free ATM card for them.
Cha-Ching! (Ages 13 to 17)
Our Cha-Ching! Account helps teens get financially ready as they start thinking about their first jobs, cars, and college. Cha-Ching! teens have exclusive access to an interactive website, where they can learn about financial planning while enjoying music, videos, podcasts, downloads, and coupons to local community businesses and events. The Cha-Ching! Account also gives you the ability to open a FirstLight ATM card for your
The Edge program gives young adults additional tools and financial education that schools don't always teach, as well as access to the great FirstLight products and services that will help them achieve financial success. The Edge account membership includes access to: • Savings and checking accounts • VISA® Debit and Credit Cards • Low rates on car loans, home loans, and personal loans • Investment accounts • Electronic services like Online Banking, Bill Pay, and E-Statements • Interactive website with music, videos, podcasts, free downloads, and financial education tools • All the great benefits and services that come with being a FirstLight member! All youth and young adult accounts include fun interactive website modules, learning activities, and personal classes to help set young people on a solid financial footing for their future. For more details on these accounts, please visit firstlightfcu.org/depositaccounts/youth-accounts. 9
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Loans / Business Finding the right loan with great terms and low rates can be frustrating. FirstLight is here to help you understand and take advantage of our great loan options. Whether you are looking for a loan for a new vehicle, a new home, or a personal or business loan, FirstLight is your best option for the loan of your dreams.
Vehicle Loans
FirstLight specializes in making low rate vehicle loans quick and easy. We offer great rates for new or used vehicles whether it’s a purchase or refinance from another lender. • Great, low rates on new and used vehicles • Refinancing available • Loans available for power sports, motorcycles and RVs If you have little or no credit, we can also help, thanks to our My First Auto program. With our My First Auto program, you’ll start with a competitive rate and then have the opportunity to reduce it over time by making on time monthly payments. Qualifications are simple, plus we also have a program for recent College Graduates! Contact us for details and qualification requirements. You can apply for any of our vehicle loans online, by phone, at any of our branches, or with your local car dealer by asking for FirstLight financing.
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Personal Loans
We all have unexpected expenses. Now, you can have some built in budget flexibility thanks to a personal loan. Personal loans often provide an avenue for those extra needs, without interrupting your other financial goals. With competitive rates and payment terms, personal loans are a great option if you need that little bit of extra help for that dream vacation or to consolidate debt. You can apply for your personal loan on our website or at a branch today.
Business Accounts / Loans
At FirstLight, we know how important running your own business is. We are here to help you along the way! Our Business Services include: • Business lines of credit • Loans for commercial real estate, real estate investment, business line of credit and business equipment. • Business checking accounts • Merchant services • Business credit cards • Bill pay and online resources Add to that the great personal service from one of our Business Member Service Representatives, and you will see that a business loan with FirstLight is your best choice!
Apply for the loan that meets your needs from the comfort of your home, by simply applying online or by phone!
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Home Loans Home Loans
Your home means security and comfort for your family. It can also be the single largest investment you'll ever make. So whether you're buying your first or fifth home or refinancing to reduce your payments, talk to one of our mortgage loan officers to find out how we can get you started on your dream home loan today! We offer conventional, VA, and Special Assistance loans to fit your needs.
Conventional Mortgages
FirstLight provides conventional mortgage loans with flexible down payment options. There are also options on the terms of the loan and rates may be fixed or adjustable. We have loans available in 15, 20, and 30 year terms.
Veteran's Administration Mortgages
Qualified veterans may finance up to 100 percent of the home's purchase price, provided the amount does not exceed the veteran's eligibility requirements. The VA funding fee may be added to the loan amount and the seller may pay the veteran's closing cost and/or prepaid expenses. For our VA mortgages, we have loans available in 15 and 30 year terms.
Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit
At FirstLight we have two loans that can take advantage of the equity in your home. You can use these loans for many things
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including home improvements, debt consolidation, college tuition, or even to finance your vacation. The maximum cumulative loan to value in Texas and New Mexico is 80%, based on the appraised value of the home. Home equity loans are fixed rate mortgages with the rate being fixed for the length of the loan. These loans are subject to respective state regulations and credit union policy.
Special Assistance Loans
We offer a variety of Special Assistance Loans for you or someone in your family. We provide assistance for obtaining affordable housing loan opportunities for low income families. Speak to one of our Mortgage Representatives for more information or to see if you qualify for one of these Special Assistance Loans.
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If you’re busy and don’t have the time to stop by one of our branches, visit our website and get prequalified today! It only takes 5 minutes to get prequalified and will not affect your credit score.
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Credit Cards No matter what kind of credit card you're looking for, we have a card with terms and conditions that are perfectly matched to you and your lifestyle! We're sure to have the ideal credit card for you.
VISA® Platinum
VISA® Platinum allows you to enjoy the prestige and convenient purchasing power to buy items with very competitive interest rates. You get all the benefits of VISA®'s Travel & Emergency Assistance Service, Warranty Manager, Purchase Security, and Personal Identity Theft Coverage. It's the perfect card for your everyday purchases to make life a little less complicated.
CU Rewards VISA® Platinum
Reward yourself with purchases with a premier card - the CU Rewards VISA® Platinum. Every purchase you make with your CU Rewards VISA® Platinum card earns you points toward valuable rewards. Bonus redemption begins with as few as 2,500 points. Many great rewards are available as you accumulate points with your purchases. CU Rewards VISA® Platinum gives you access to quality merchandise, exciting travel opportunities, and gift cards while offering you all of the benefits of our standard VISA® Platinum.
Secured VISA® Platinum
Are you a first-time cardholder wanting to build your credit history? If you've never had
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credit before or need to repair your credit, this is the card for you. Start building your credit history now. The Platinum Secured card offers you a credit limit between $200 and $20,000, with an interest rate that doesn't take advantage of you.
VISA® Business CU Rewards
Looking for a credit card to help you with business expenses while earning great rewards? Our VISA® Business CU Rewards card offers you a great way to streamline your purchases, as well as control your business expenses. With this card, you can help your business by: • Separating business from personal expenses • Issuing cards to employees for business purchases and travel • Set spending limits for each employee's card
All of our VISA® Credit Cards offer you:
• No annual fees • No balance transfer fees • No convenience check fees • No cash advance fees (higher interest rate applies, see terms for more details) • ATM access for cash advances • VISA®'s Zero Liability Protection • 24 Hour Customer Service
In addition to the great features that you get from your FirstLight Credit Card, we also offer great seasonal promotions for everything from vacation to back-to-school purchases! Plus you can transfer other balances at great FirstLight rates. 15
Military Services At FirstLight our commitment to the military service personnel, veterans, and their families is a high priority and part of our roots. We have great products and services tailored just for our troops!
Veteran's Administration (VA) Mortgages
Qualified veterans may finance up to I00% of the home's purchase price, not to exceed the veteran's eligibility requirements. The VA funding fee may be added to the loan amount and the seller may pay the veteran's closing cost and/or prepaid expenses. For our VA mortgages, we have loans available in 15 and 30-year terms.
Military Pay Day Alternatives
Don't be fooled by those pay day loans with extremely high rates! We have alternatives that will cost less. A benefit of being a FirstLight member is getting great low credit union rates, even on short-term loans.
Military Deployment Services
Deployed members are allowed to drop liability insurance.* In addition, you may request a permission letter at FirstLight to ship your vehicle overseas. *Certain restrictions apply.
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Please contact FirstLight for qualification and more information. Members are required to maintain comprehensive insurance.
E-Services
You can do all of your banking with FirstLight from almost anywhere! Our Online Banking, Bill Pay, and other E-services make everything easier. Plus, you have access to use over 5,000 national credit unions through the Shared Branching network and nearly 30,000 national Co-Op ATMs. For more information, see the "E-Services" section on this brochure.
Military Events and Sponsorships
FirstLight is proud to support the military and their families through many events and activities on Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). FirstLight works closely with the MWR, USO, AUSA, and others to make serving those who serve us an honorable and rewarding experience. We are also proud to house the new USO Center, a home away from home for our soldiers, in our East Ft. Bliss Branch location. FirstLight has received the prestigious Army Credit Union of the Year award three times for our dedication to supporting our military.
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Visit one of our branches on post today for more information on any of these products and services.
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Financial Success Tool-Kit FirstLight offers great services that can be your personal tool kit. As a FirstLight member, you can enjoy these great perks at no additional cost.
ID Protection
FirstLight Identity Protection can help protect you from identity theft and fraud by detecting activity that may indicate your personal information has been compromised. Working with the three top credit bureaus - TransUnion, Equifax and Experian – this service continuously monitors millions of pieces of credit and public data to ensure your information remains safe. Stop thieves by protecting yourself with FirstLight ID Protection today! Take advantage of low rate member-only pricing! For complete details, visit firstlightfcu.org/IDProtection
Courtesy Pay
Protect yourself from having your card declined due to overages when making a purchase by signing up for Courtesy Pay! Our Courtesy Pay program offers many benefits, including preventing us from declining transactions when funds in your account cannot cover a purchase. Courtesy pay provides funds to cover the negative balance by charging a small fee. Visit firstlightfcu.org/odp, or call us for more information to get signed up today!
BALANCE® PROGRAM
FirstLight provides access to free and confidential financial counseling and
education through BALANCE, a financial fitness program available to all of our members. With BALANCE, you gain access to professional money management information and counseling, six days a week. Plus, you have access to podcasts, to help you be more financially savvy. Counseling services include: • Debt management & home purchase counseling • Credit report review (small fee for credit report) • Money management plans Visit our website to begin improving your finances, with the BALANCE program.
Shared Branching & Co-Op Network
FirstLight belongs to a Shared Branching and Co-Op network that help our members utilize our services, even when they are in another city, at no additional charge!
Shared Branching lets you make deposits, withdrawals, and check balances on your accounts at any participating credit union that displays the Shared Branching logo. There are more than 5,000 credit unions around the country that participate in the Shared Branching network.
The Co-Op network gives you access to nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the country. That means that anywhere you find an ATM with the Co-Op logo, you can make withdrawals free of charge! Visit our website for a list of Shared Branching and Co-Op ATM locations. 19
e-Services Accessing your finances shouldn’t be a hassle. The e-services provided by FirstLight make your experience easy and convenient. • Check your account balances • View your account history • Transfer funds easily between your FirstLight accounts • Transfer funds between the accounts you have with FirstLight and the accounts you have at other financial institutions • Send money to virtually anyone using their email address, mobile number or bank account info with Popmoney. • Set up account alerts to be sent to your email or mobile phone • Apply for a loan and check the status of your loan applications • Order checks • Securely grant access to others without sharing your login information • Manage your bills using Bill Pay You can also access your Online Banking account anytime, anywhere with our FirstLight Mobile App. With our app, you can view your account balances, make transfers between your accounts, pay your bills, deposit a check, locate no-fee ATMs, and much more. Available for iPhone and Android devices. Visit firstlightfcu.org to enroll in Online Banking today!
Bill Pay
Manage your bills in a quick, safe, and convenient way!
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• Pay all your bills - from rent and utility bills to department store accounts and credit cards. • Convenience - pay from the comfort of your home without having to write a check buy stamps or mail anything out. • Environmentally friendly - no more
stamps, envelopes or paper checks needed to make your payments. • Scheduled payments - you can schedule payment of your bills however and whenever you like so you won't ever miss a payment or worry about due dates. • E-bills – set-up bills to come directly to your bill pay account and set-up rules to automate the payment of your bills. To sign up, just log on to your Online Banking account and click on "Bill Pay" to get started!
E-Statements
Go paperless and receive all of your statements in Online Banking. E-Statements are: • Safe - all of your statements are password protected by your Online Banking log-in security password. • Convenient - up to 12-months of statements that you can access from anywhere at any time. • Clutter free - no more paper statements to keep track of your statements are now electronic and you can print them at your convenience. • Environmentally friendly - signing up for E-statements helps the environment by helping reduce paper waste. Signing up is easy. Just log on to your Online Banking account and click on "Additional Services" then select “Statements” to get started.
PAL
Our Personal Access Line (PAL) gives you access to your accounts 24-hours a day through any touch-tone phone. With PAL, you can check your account balances, apply for a loan, report lost or stolen ATM/credit cards, stop payment on a check, and much more. Access PAL by calling toll free 1-800-362-9076.
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Visit one of our branches on post today for more information on any of these products and services.
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Locations & Contacts El Paso North Desert
5050 N. Desert Blvd., 79912 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Drive-thru Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kenworthy
9993 Kenworthy St., 79924 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Drive-thru Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lee Treviño
1555 N. Lee Treviño Dr., 79936 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Drive-thru Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Video Teller Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
East Fort Bliss
20727 Constitution Ave. Fort Bliss, 79918 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed • Drive-thru Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed End of month: Regular Business Hours
Pike Road
1635 Pike Rd., Fort Bliss, 79906 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Video Teller Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WBAMC
5005 N. Piedras St., Fort Bliss, 79920 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Las Cruces Lohman
3791 East Lohman Ave., 88011 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Drive-thru Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Del Rey
3105 Del Rey Blvd., 88012 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Drive-thru Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Foster
300 E Foster Rd., 88055 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Drive-thru Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Member Service Center
Toll free number: 1(800) 351-1670 El Paso: (915) 562-1172 Las Cruces: (575) 526-4401 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Online Banking
FirstLightFCU.org email: cumail@firstlightfcu.org
PAL Voice Response System: 1(800) 362-9076
Routing number 312080941
Mailing address
FirstLight Federal Credit Union P. O. Box 24901 El Paso, TX 79914-9001
Revised 11/2016