Overdraft Protection
When you open a REALTORS® FCU, A Division of Northwest Federal Credit Union
eChecking Account, you may select other accounts from which to transfer funds to cover checks drawn against insufficient funds or you may select other options.
Member Protection Plan - Limited
If you qualify for this service it provides protection against checks being returned for insufficient funds. If you request overdraft protection , we will attempt to draw from your other REALTORS® FCU, A Division of Northwest Federal Credit Union accounts, prior to utilizing Member Protection Plan. This convenient service means that you may never have to bounce a check again! This service saves you multiple fees charged by other financial institutions, vendors, retailers, etc. We understand the financial requirements of REALTORS®. Enrollment for Member Protection Plan is offered upon account opening. You may opt out of Member Protection Plan by filling out the
Member Protection Plan Opt Out form. Please contact a Member Care Representative at 866.295.6038 and review the
Member Protection Plan Disclosure for more information about Member Protection Plan.
Member Protection Plan - Standard
With REALTORS® FCU, A Division of Northwest Federal Credit Union Member Protection Plan, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you won’t be inconvenienced even if your checking account is accidentally overdrawn. Sign up today and we’ll cover your overdrafts up to $500 on debit and ATM card transactions, checks, bill payments and electronic drafts from your checking account.
Our Member Protection Plan…
- Prevents embarrassing moments at the checkout line
- Saves you money on returned check fees from merchants
- Provides a backup plan when funds are low
- Costs you less when you overdraft – reduced fee of just $27.00 instead of a $32.50 insufficient funds fee (NSF)
- PLUS – if your overdraft is less than $5, we will cover your transaction for free
Opt in to Member Protection Plan
You can also protect your account from overdrafts by linking your share savings, credit card, Money Market Account or Line of Credit (LOC) loan to your checking account. In the event that your checking account has insufficient funds, we will automatically transfer funds from these accounts in the order you’ve selected.
Sign up for MPP or contact our Call Center find out more.
