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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q – What do I do if my Visa CheckMate Debit Card is lost or stolen?
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  1. Call the Credit Union at 1-800-226-6673 Monday-Friday 8:00 - 5:00. Ask for ATM/Debit Card Dept.
  2. “Webb-It 24”, On-line Banking 24 hours-7 days a week. Choose the “Other Options” tab.
  3. Call the CAT (Computer Automated Telephone) System at 1-800-226-7611 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Option 4, then press Option 1, and follow prompts.
  4. Call Visa 1-800-Visa 911 (1-800-847-2911) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You must know your full 16 digit Visa CheckMate Debit card number for this option to block your card. This will only block signature debit transactions, not PIN transactions.

2. What do I do if my Visa Credit Card (Classic, Gold, or Platinum) is lost or stolen?
A.

  1. Call Visa Credit Card Customer Service Center at 1-800-299-9842 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  2. Call Visa Card Security at 1-800-325-3678 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  3. Call Visa Assistant Center at 1-800-Visa 911 ( 1-800-847-2911) - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a Member Service line and you will need to know your 16 digit Visa Credit Card number to report lost or stolen.

3. Q - What is the Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) routing or ABA number?
A - The routing number is 263179817.

4. Q - How do I change my address on my Credit Union account?
A - An address change can be done by using the “Change of Address” form found on the Online forms page – click here to visit page now, by using the Home Banking "Message Board", under the "Other Options", and click on "Change of Address” link, or by handwriting a letter to the Credit Union.  Address changes should include the previous address, as well as the new address.  Address changes done by using the Online form or in writing will need to be faxed, dropped off, or mailed to your nearest branch office. Your signature must be on the written request and Online form for verification purposes.

5. Q - How do I stop payment on a check?
A - A stop payment can be done on "Webb-It 24®" Home Banking, by fax, or by a written request. The following information must be included: the amount of the check, the check number, who the check was made out to, and your signature. There is also a $20 fee for this service; excluding lost or stolen checks.

6. Q - Why is there a hold on my account? My balance is one amount, but it says I have another amount available.
A- A hold can occur on a non-cash deposit made at a branch office or from a Visa Debit card transaction.

7. Q- What happens to NSF checks?
A -- They are returned to the person or company they were written to. It is up to them to try to redeposit or collect from the maker of the check.

8. Q - Why was my savings charged a $2.00 fee - minimum balance fee?
A -- Whenever an account drops below $50 during the month your account will automatically be charged $2.00 under the minimum balance fee. Remember, you have 6 months from the time your account is opened to bring savings balance to $50 before the fee is charged to your account.

9. Q - Why was my savings account charged a $5.00 fee - Dormant Account fee?
A -- If an account has no activity for 12 months it will be charged a $5.00 Dormant Account fee, per month after 12 months of being dormant. Please try to make a deposit, withdrawal, or transfer to your account at least once a year.

10. Q- What are the current saving and checking interest rates, and Annual Percentage Yields?
A- Check our Rates and Fees page for current information.

11. Q - Why do I need ID to get cash back?
A - We have to verify identification (ID) to make sure that you are the person on the account. This is done to protect your account and you.

12. Q - Why doesn't the Visa Check card overdraft from the savings account like a check does?
A - This is done by the Credit Union to protect your account.

13. Q - What is my balance? What are my last 10 checks that cleared? Can you send me a check?
A - Please call C.A.T. (Computerized Access by Telephone) at (800) 226-7611 or visit "Webb-It 24®" Home Banking for quick answers to these transaction questions.

14. Q- What is my payroll deposit?
A - Publix associates can all C.A.T. on Wednesday evening or visit "Webb-It 24®" Home Banking to verify their Credit Union deposits. Any member with Direct Deposit other than Publix payroll can call C.A.T. or visit "Webb-It 24®" Home Banking on the day their deposit should be made to verify the amount.

15. Q - What are the telephone numbers for the Publix Corporate Offices?
A - Unfortunately, we are unable to transfer calls to the Publix Corporate Office due to our phone systems being separate. The following phone numbers can be used to contact Publix Corporate:

Main Publix Switchboard - (863) 688-1188
Publix Stockholder Services - (863) 688-1188 x-52323
Publix Group Benefits - (863) 688-1188 x-52280
Publix Payroll Department - (863) 688-1188 x-22311
Publix Employment Office - (863) 688-7407
Publix Retirement - (863) 688-1188 x-52327

16. Q -- Who do I call if I need to get another PIN for my CheckMate Check card or Presto! ATM card?
A - You will need to call our ATM & CheckMate Check Card Department in the Lakeland area at (863) 683-6404 or toll-free at (800)-226-6673.

17. Q - How fast can I get a car loan?
A. Very fast! Just have the dealer fax a purchase order to us at (863) 687-1949 and we will begin to process it right then.

18. Q -- What will my payment be and can you take it out of my check?
A. The payments are based on the type of loan you apply for. A Loan Officer will go over payments and terms with you before closing a loan. Payments can be made to us through Payroll Deduction. Payroll Deduction makes payments painless and is convenient and easy to use!

19. Q -- Can I apply for a loan over the telephone or through Webb-It 24® Home Banking?
A. When a completed and signed loan application is on file, most loans can be processed with a phone call. At this time we do not have an on-line application.