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Use your Debit Mastercard at an ATM to get cash or use it at your favorite restaurants or at any participating merchant to purchase clothing, groceries or gasoline and the transaction will clear your checking account as if you had written a check for those items. Your Debit Mastercard is accepted everywhere Mastercard is accepted at over 11 million merchants worldwide.

Debit and Credit Card Fraud

A data breach at a merchant is becoming more and more common. What can you do to protect yourself? The first step is to make sure your contact information is up-to-date at the credit union. A data breach happens when fraudsters hack into a merchant’s or card processor’s computer network and steal customers credit or debit card data. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can personally do to protect a merchant from getting hacked or prevent your card number from landing in the hands of a fraudster when a merchant is compromised. However, you can rest assured that Route 31 Credit Union will take every action necessary to protect you in the event that your credit or debit card number is involved in a compromise.

When a breach like this occurs, the credit card company, such as Visa or Master Card, identifies the issue and sends a list of the compromised cards to financial institutions, such as Route 31 Credit Union. They advise that the cards may have been compromised. Route 31 Credit Union then takes immediate action to contact the member and reissue the cards to the cardholders for their security. What you can do, however, is regularly monitor your account statements and notify your financial institution whenever you spot something suspicious. You can download our mobile app and go to “Manage My Cards” to set up alerts to notify you when a transaction has occurred on your card and lock your card when not in use. It’s also important to update your phone number, address and email in our system, so we can reach you if your card is suspected of fraud.

To Report a lost or stolen Debit Card call the credit union at 231-726-4871. After hours call 1-888-241-2510.

If your Debit Card is denied or if you receive a fraud alert call and want to speak with someone live, call the credit union at 231-726-4871. After hours call 1-888-241-2440.

To Report a dispute on your Debit Card call 833-395-0404

Fraud Detection & Notification System

Route 31 Credit Union’s fraud alert team will send a text message to the member if suspicious activity is detected on their debit card. The text message will include transaction details such as date, dollar amount, merchant name, location, etc. If the transaction was authorized and valid, members can select “Yes”. If the transaction was not authorized, members can select “No” or contact the credit union. If the fraud alert team does not hear back from the member, they will attempt to call the member on the primary phone on the account to verify the transaction. Members must have their cell phone listed as the primary phone number on file with the credit union. If you have any questions, please contact the credit union at 231-726-4871.

Manage My Cards - New security and control for cardholders

Introducing real-time control over your Route 31 Credit Union credit or debit cards through our Mobile App using the Manage My Cards feature. Our Mobile App allows you to manage your credit or debit cards from your phone or tablet. You can lock or unlock your card at any time. Keep your card locked until you are ready to use it and then unlock it for each purchase. You can also set it up to send a text message every time your card is used.

Lose your card?…
If you lose your card, you can temporarily lock your card to prevent someone from using it. This gives you peace of mind until you can contact the credit union to notify them that your card is lost. You can also report your cards as lost or stolen through the App.

You can also view recent card transactions. This will help detect fraud faster if you notice any unauthorized charges.

Co-op Network ATMs

You’ll have access to over 30,000 surcharge-free Co-op Network ATMs nationwide. Co-op Network has the largest ATM network with more ATMs than any of the big banks. Compare below:

Co-op Network – 30,000
Chase Bank – 18,000
Bank of America – 16,000
Wells Fargo – 12,000
Citibank – 10,000
PNC – 6500
Fifth Third – 2300

There are Co-op Network ATMs on many college campuses including:

Ball State University
Central Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Jackson Community College
Michigan State University
Notre Dame University
Oakland University
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University

You can search for a Co-op Network ATM near you with one of the ATM locators below:

Call 888-7483-2667 (888-SITE-COOP) to access our voice locator.
Text your address or zip code to 692667 (MYCOOP) and receive a list of Co-op Network ATMs near you within minutes. Normal text fees apply.
Find our locations and network of ATMs under the “Contact Us” link.

Credit or Debit?

When using your debit card, if the cashier asks you if it’s a “credit” or “debit” transaction, answer “credit”. The amount of the transaction will still be deducted from your checking account, but it won’t count toward your total debit withdrawals. As a “credit” transaction you can simply sign your name instead of using your PIN.

Say “Credit” to simply sign your name at retailers and restaurants.

Phone: (231) 726-4871

Routing Number: 272483170

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