News
Our New Bill Pay Service is now active
We’re excited to announce that our new and improved bill pay system is now Active. Get ready for enhanced features, streamlined navigation, and a more user-friendly experience to make managing your payments easier than ever.
To begin using the new bill pay service, first log into online banking. Click on the Menu Icon, then scroll down to Services - New Bill Pay
You will need to acknowledge that you are enrolling in the new bill pay service.
Please click on the following link to the guided tutorial that will walk you through setting up and using the New Bill Pay service: New Bill Pay Guided Tutorial
Federal Charter Approved by NCUA
On March 3, 2025, the PWC Employees Credit Union received final approval of our charter conversion application from NCUA Chairman Hauptman. We will commence operating as a Federal Credit Union effective May 1, 2025. Between now and May 1st, the Board of Directors and Management will work together to make the required changes to commence operating under a federal charter.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU
The biggest change will be to our legal documents and disclosures. After May 1st all loan documents, account opening documents, membership agreements, rate and fee schedules, etc., are required to have our name as PWC Employees Federal Credit Union.
Your debit and credit cards will continue to work. Any new debit or credit card issued after May 1, 2025, will have our name as PWC Employees Federal Credit Union. This will also apply to re-issued cards due to expiration.
You will be able to continue to use your current stock of checks until you run out. After May 1, 2025, any new check orders with have our name as PWC Employees Federal Credit Union.
We will continue to use PWC Employees Credit Union as our trade name and retain the current logo. This allows us to keep our website, emails, advertising, business cards, social media, and our logo the same. We may look to redesign the logo in the future, but for now we want to keep the transition as simple as possible.
We look forward to this new chapter and the exciting opportunities it will bring.
FAQ’S
What is a charter?
A charter is the document issued by a regulatory authority that allows a credit union to operate and defines the rules and regulations it operates under. A credit union with a Federal Charter operates under the Federal Credit Union Act as well as NCUA Rules and Regulations.
Does having a Federal Charter grant the government access my accounts whenever they want?
Absolutely not. The safeguards surrounding your privacy and your account history will remain exactly as they are today. A federal charter does NOT grant the government special access.
Will our field of membership change?
No. We are not looking to change or add to our field of membership, nor become a community credit union.
Will there be any change in rates and fees?
Deposit and loan rates and the current fee structure will not be impacted by the conversion.
Will my accounts still be federally insured?
Yes. All deposit accounts will continue to be federally insured by the NCUA.
When will the name change?
We will continue to use PWC Employees Credit Union as our trade name and retain the current logo. This allows us to keep our website, emails, advertising, business cards, social media, and our logo the same. We may look to redesign the logo in the future, but for now we want to keep the transition as simple as possible.
Will my checks, ATM, debit, and credit cards still work after conversion?
Yes. You will be able to continue to use your current stock of checks until you run out. After May 1, 2025, any new check orders with have our name as PWC Employees Federal Credit Union. Your debit and credit cards will continue to work. Any new debit or credit card issued after May 1, 2025, will have our name as PWC Employees Federal Credit Union. This will also apply to re-issued cards due to expiration.
Will the hours or telephone numbers change?
No, these will remain the same.
Will the credit Union ABA routing number change?
No, it will remain the same.
Will access to online/mobile banking change?
No. Our URL will not change. Any saved favorites will continue to work.
Is this anything like a conversion to a bank, or will it lead to a buyout or merger?
No. PWC ECU has always been and will continue to be a credit union dedicated to serving those who serve Prince William County. We are extremely well-capitalized and strong financially, with no intention of merging with another credit union or converting to a bank.
Will accounts be impacted?
No. Accounts with us will not be impacted. Account names and account structure are not being changed in any way.
Will member numbers change?
No. Member numbers and account numbers will remain the same.