Search Login Open Account Menu Home COVID-19 Response COVID-19 has impacted everyone. Our lobbies are OPEN to walk-in service. Please continue to use remote services when possible. Click for Stimulus Payments Update Update – Lobby Re-opening Effective on Monday, January 11th, 2021 our lobbies will re-open to the public. We will continue to assist members through the drive-ups, online banking and over the phone. To help limit the spread of COVID-19, we continue to encourage members to use remote services when possible and wear masks when visiting our lobbies. Current Branch Services Appointments We will be requesting attendees to wear a mask, use hand sanitizer and observe social distancing upon entering the branch. We are adapting to safely and quickly serve you. Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union has the products, service and people to keep you moving forward in your financial life and business, and stay safe as we adapt to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on our community. Pull up the information you need through the links and buttons below, or keep reading for additional helpful updates. Credit Union Services Remotely Accessing Your Accounts Depositing Checks Event Updates Johansen Branch Walk-up Teller Loan Assistance COVID-19 Loan Assistance Applying for a Loan Proactive Action in our Branches As our state continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska, our branches are taking proactive, preventative measures as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the State of Alaska and other official agencies. Service machines, canisters and doors are being sanitized regularly throughout the day. Extra precautions and sanitation measures will be taken during and after appointments. Employees are wearing masks at all times. Drive-up service has been expanded and is available at our Geist and Johansen locations. Providing hand sanitizer and tissues in all branches to employees and members. We continue to communicate with our employees on a daily basis to use appropriate safety measures in line with CDC recommendations. Employees may be limiting physical contact with members when not necessary. The CDC has published guidance for workplace, homes and schools to help protect our community. Download the CDC Guidance PDF Local hotline A local hotline for the Fairbanks area has been established if you have questions or concerns. Call 907-458-2888. Email Updates from ADHSS Update 3.17.2020 – The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (ADHSS) is providing updates to the public by text or email. Sign up to stay informed NCUA Safety of Deposits Announcement Update 3.18.2020 – The National Credit Union Administration is reminding credit union members that their deposits are safe up to $250,000 in federally insured credit unions. Spirit of Alaska FCU is federally insured by the NCUA. Read the NCUA Announcement Economic Relief Payments Updated on 1/26/2020 Second Round of Stimulus Payments A press release on IRS.gov provides further details; see the link below. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-and-irs-begin-delivering-second-round-of-economic-impact-payments-to-millions-of-americans Direct Deposit Payments For many members, Spirit of Alaska FCU receives stimulus payment funds through Direct Deposit. However, we do not have additional information from the IRS on when stimulus payments will be available to individual members. The IRS will be using direct deposit information currently on file. For more information regarding direct deposit of your stimulus, please refer to IRS.gov. We recommend using Direct Deposit to quickly and securely receive your Economic Relief Payment, or stimulus check, from the IRS. Much like the Permanent Fund Dividend, you will not receive a mailed relief payment as quickly as a directly deposited payment, possibly by many weeks. See the IRS resources section for information on how to update your direct deposit information. Apply online to open a checking account with Spirit of Alaska and take advantage of Direct Deposit. We instantly issue you a debit card in branch. Economic Impact Payment Pre-Paid Cards Some members will receive their payment in the mail in the form of a pre-paid Visa Card. Open all of your mail so you don’t miss it! Your card can be used like any other credit or debit card to make purchases. For instructions on using your EIP Card, please visit https://www.eipcard.com/ Withdrawing Cash from your EIP Card You can transfer money from your IEP card to a Spirit of Alaska account, up to $2500 per transaction. To do so, you will need to login to your account at EIPCard.com to start the transfer. Then withdraw cash as needed once the transfer is complete. You can withdraw cash from the card from in-network ATM’s, although daily limits may apply. An ATM locator is available at https://www.eipcard.com/. You can also get cash-back at participating merchants, like grocery and convenience stores. Stimulus Resources from Banzai Relief Payment Calculator from Banzai What To Do With Your December 2020 Stimulus Check Who is eligible for the Second round of payments? From the IRS: Generally, U.S. citizens and resident aliens who are not eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s income tax return are eligible for this second payment. Eligible individuals will automatically receive an Economic Impact Payment of up to $600 for individuals or $1,200 for married couples and up to $600 for each qualifying child. Generally, if you have adjusted gross income for 2019 up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns and surviving spouses, you will receive the full amount of the second payment. For filers with income above those amounts, the payment amount is reduced. From our Blog: Be Smart With Your Stimulus Check IRS Resources For the most up-to-date information, please visit the IRS website. For Spirit of Alaska Direct Deposit When you sign up, be sure to use the Spirit of Alaska routing number (325272212) and your complete account number. Be watchful for scams The IRS will never call you, text you, email you or contact you on a social media account. According to the IRS website: “The IRS urges taxpayers to be on the lookout for scam artists trying to use the economic impact payments as cover for schemes to steal personal information and money. Remember, the IRS will not call , text you, email you or contact you on social media asking for personal or bank account information – even related to the economic impact payments. Also, watch out for emails with attachments or links claiming to have special information about economic impact payments or refunds.” Additional Information Available on the IRS Economic Impact Payment Information Center U.S. Treasury Check Security Features (opens a PDF) Economic Relief Payments FAQ Updated for December 2020 Relief Payments What amount will be paid in the December 2020 relief check? Who is not eligible for a relief payment? When will checks be coming available? What do I do if I haven't filed taxes in the last two years? How can I update my Direct Deposit information with the IRS? Reach Us Contact & Locations Member Service 907-459-5900 Toll Free Number 1-800-478-1949 Routing: 325272212 Blocked Vendors & Areas Lost or Stolen Card? 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