Services

ATMs
Make withdrawals, deposits, transfers, inquiries and pay bills, day or night with our network of ATMs. Now you can find the closest surcharge free ATM to you on the go with the Atlantic Credit Union ATM App.

Direct Payment
Pay for purchases the easy way and without the hassle of carrying cash.

Inter-Credit Union Services (ICU)
Use every credit union in Atlantic Canada as your own.  Photo ID and account number required.

Credit Cards
Accepted worldwide, enjoy a world of benefits with MasterCard®.

Cheques
A straightforward way to manage your finances.

Certified Cheques
Designed for members who require verification of funds when making purchases, payments or sending funds via mail.

World Currency
A convenient service for Sydney Credit Union members.  Beneficial, not only for travel and business purposes, but for sending money, paying invoices, magazine subscriptions and more.  Our world currency services include foreign currency (cash), foreign traveller’s cheques (Canadian and US), funds can be wired around the world.  Sydney Credit Union carries Canadian and US currency and may provide other currencies upon request, with prior notice.

MemberDirect® Online Banking
Manage your account online anywhere you have access to the internet and a personal computer!

Mobile Web Banking
See account balances, transfer funds, pay bills, and so much more all from your smartphone.

TeleService® Telephone Banking
Manage your account by phone...anytime, anywhere!

Interac e-Transfer
Send money in minutes to anyone with an email address and an account at a Canadian credit union or bank.

Interac Online
Pay for your online purchases easily, directly from your bank account.

Pre-authorized Debits (PADs)
Automatically set up bills to be paid from your account.  

Direct Deposit
Automatically deposit pay cheques, GST cheques, Child Tax Benefits, and other payments into your account.

Automated Funds Transfer (AFT)
Members can have accounts at other financial institutions debited or credited automatically, without having to write a cheque.  This convenient transfer of funds may be used to process loan payments, investment contributions or transfers to dependents.  No need for writing post-dated cheques with the AFT service from Sydney Credit Union.

Bill Payments
Third party and utility bills can be paid over-the-counter at each branch, through TeleService® telephone banking, MemberDirect® online banking, or through a credit union ATM.

Night Deposit
A convenient, safe way to make deposits around-the-clock, specifically designed for Sydney Credit Union business members.  The Night Deposit service protects against loss or theft and avoids the need to possess excess cash.  The Night Depository service is available at each branch of Sydney Credit Union.


US & Foreign Wire Transfers
Effective Feb. 14, 2014, the instructions for recieving US & forgeign wire transfers have changed. In order to avoid interruption in recieving incoming US or foreign funds via wire transfer, you will need to ensure your sender is aware of the changes in this process. Please contact us for more details.

Lock'N'BlockAutomatically sends an email and/or text message to your mobile device and/or computer to alert you of certain changes to your account made through online banking.

Direct Banking Alerts

Automatically sends an email and/or text message to your mobile device and/or computer to alert you of certain changes to your account made through online banking.

Safety Deposit Boxes
In-vault safety deposit boxes are available at both branches of Sydney Credit Union to provide secure and safe storage for your important documents, valuables and keepsakes.

Money Orders
A convenient, safe way of sending funds through the mail.  Available in both Canadian and US currency.

Mobile Text Banking
Access your accounts information in real-time wherever you happen to be. Just send a quick text message to your account and you'll receive a message back.

Cheque Imaging
Receive imaged cheques instead of original cheques each month, increasing your convenience and security.