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Moving Abroad?

Wherever You Go, BankFund Goes With You

 

Once a Member, Always
a Member

Moving abroad doesn’t mean leaving BankFund behind.

Whether you’re relocating temporarily or starting a new chapter overseas, your membership remains for life. With a little advance planning, you can continue to manage your finances securely, conveniently, and confidently—from anywhere in the world.


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Receive personalized guidance on managing your accounts and finances from abroad as well as the support you need for a smooth financial transition.

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Steps Before You Move

Before relocating outside the United States, take a few proactive steps to help ensure a smooth transition. 

 

  • 1

    Update Your Contact Information
    Keep your contact details updated to help us protect your accounts and reach you if action is needed.

  • 2

    Keep Beneficiary Information Updated
    Update your beneficiary information to ensure your assets are protected. 

  • 3

    Review Your Accounts & Payments
    Review your accounts and how you plan to use them while abroad. This may include:

    • Checking and savings accounts
    • Debit and credit cards
    • Automated payments or direct deposits

  • 4

    Set Up Digital Banking
    Make sure you’re enrolled in Digital Banking before you move. This ensures you can:

    • Monitor balances and transactions
    • Pay bills and transfer funds
    • Receive important account alerts
  • 5

    Discuss Card Usage & Travel Notifications

    We'll help you set up travel notifications and alerts on your debit and credit cards.

  • 6

    Understand International Transaction Requirements

    International transactions may be subject to foreign exchange rates, local fees, or merchant restrictions. We’re happy to help you understand what to expect so there are no surprises.

 

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 Maintaining Your BankFund Relationship from Overseas

Living abroad doesn’t mean losing access to your BankFund financial tools. 

 



Bank Anywhere, Anytime

 

With Digital Banking, you can manage your finances around the clock—no matter
your time zone.


Log in to Digital Banking



Ongoing Security & Support

 

We actively monitor accounts for unusual activity and maintain strong security measures to protect your funds. If you have questions, our support team is just a secure message away.

Visit our Fraud Prevention Center

 



Stay Connected

 

We’re committed to helping you manage your finances with confidence across borders and time zones. If you need assistance, our Member Services team is just a call away.

View our International Phone Numbers



Membership for Life

 

Your relationship with BankFund lasts a lifetime. Even when life changes, your membership doesn’t. Once a member, always a member.


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Wherever your journey takes you, BankFund is there
to support you and your family.

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General Questions

Absolutely not! Once our member you are always our member, wherever you are. Just make sure you keep your accounts active and update your contacts.

You can keep your accounts active by making small transactions. For example, you can transfer a few dollars from Checking to Savings or from Savings to Checking once a month.

An account is considered dormant when there has been no member initiated activity for 12 months. This means you haven’t actively used the account, even though it may remain open and continue to earn dividends.

If an account stays dormant for an extended period, state law requires the credit union to transfer the funds to the state as unclaimed property. This process, known as escheatment, typically occurs after three years with no member initiated activity.

Savings are important, but access to credit can serve as a back up for unexpected or urgent expenses, providing flexibility and peace of mind when you need it most. At BankFund, we offer credit cards with global acceptance, as well as personal loans and line of credit with flexible terms, online applications, and fast approvals, so support is available wherever you are.

  1. Log in to Digital Banking,
  2. Go to Self Service
  3. Click on "Enroll in eStatements".

  1. Log in to Digital Banking,
  2. Go to Profile
  3. Update your contact information including address, email and phone number.

  1. Log in to Digital Banking,
  2. Click or tap on Manage Alerts under Settings.