Find answers to frequently asked questions about our products and services.
Credit and Debit Cards
A: Please call SECU immediately for 24/7 support at 800-879-7328.
A: A chip card is a standard-size plastic debit or credit card with an embedded microchip. The microchip encrypts account information to increase data security when making transactions at a chip-enabled terminal. SECU’s credit and debit cards will continue to include the magnetic stripe as well.
A: Simply insert your EMV debit or credit card into the card reader of an EMV terminal with the chip facing up, and leave the card inside the terminal. Follow the prompts on the terminal to enter the PIN, or to sign. When the transaction is complete, remove the debit card. Visit www.secumd.org/emv anytime for instructions on how to use your EMV card.
At merchant locations that have not yet switched to EMV-enabled terminals, the SECU EMV card still has a magnetic stripe and you can swipe the card in exactly the same way as you do today.
A: To Visa, PO Box 4521, Carol Stream, IL 60197-4521.
A: Travel Notification is located in
Online Banking. After logging in, from the dashboard, click the "More" widget then the "Travel" icon. From the Travel Notifications screen you can add your SECU card, travel details, and contact information. All travel notification requests are processed by 12:00 pm Eastern, the following business day.
Visa Credit Card: ScoreCard Rewards and Cash Back
A: If you have an applicable SECU Visa Credit Card, you earn points or cash back per net dollar spent. Points can be redeemed for rewards like merchandise, gift cards and travel. To learn more and apply for a SECU credit card, visit secumd.org/visa.
A: You can redeem points for name-brand merchandise, gift cards and travel. With the SECU Visa Signature Card you can even redeem points for cash back. To find your perfect reward and redeem today, visit www.ScoreCardRewards.com.
A: The total number of points is listed on your monthly credit card statement. You can also log in to www.ScoreCardRewards.com.
A: Log in to www.ScoreCardRewards.com and browse or search for rewards. Rewards will have the points needed to redeem listed.
A: Log in to www.ScoreCardCashBackRewards.com and select how much cash back you would like to redeem via statement credit or direct deposit into a savings or checking account. Cash back must be redeemed in increments of $25.
A: The total Cash Back you’ve earned is listed on your monthly credit card statement. You can also log in to www.ScoreCardCashBackRewards.com.
A: You can choose to redeem your Cash Back as a statement credit to your credit card account or an electronic direct deposit into a savings or checking account.
A: The minimum Cash Back balance you can redeem is $25. Cash back must be redeemed in increments of $25.
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