ROYAL
CREDIT
UNION
DISCLOSURES
INDEX
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1
ATM/DEBIT CARD DISCLOSURE
2 3
CHECKING ACCOUNT DISCLOSURE
4
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER ACT DISCLOSURE
5 6
ELECTRONIC "WHOLESALE CREDIT" TRANSACTIONS
7
PRIVACY POLICY
8 9
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, CLASS
ACTION WAIVER, AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER
10
TRUTH IN SAVINGS DISCLOSURE
11 12
FUNDS TRANSFER NOTICE
13
VISA VARIABLE RATE CONSUMER
CREDIT CARD DISCLOSURE
14 15
VISA VARIABLE RATE COMMERCIAL
CREDIT CARD DISCLOSURE
16 17
YOUR ABILITY TO WITHDRAW FUNDS
AT ROYAL CREDIT UNION
18
FRAUD ALERTS PROGRAM
19
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Agreement
These Disclosures, along with any other documents we give you pertaining to your
account(s), is a contract that establishes rules which control your account(s) with us. Please
read this information carefully and retain it for future reference. If you sign a signature
card, membership agreement, or open or continue to use the account, you agree to these
Disclosures. In these Disclosures, the words "you", "your", and "yours" mean anyone who
signs a Membership Agreement or opens or continues to use an account and the words
"we", "our", and "us" mean ROYAL CREDIT UNION, a Wisconsin chartered credit union
("ROYAL"). Unless otherwise specified, in these Disclosures the word "account" means any
one or more share or deposit accounts you have with Royal.
Amendments
Except as prohibited by applicable law, we may change, add to, or otherwise amend the
terms of these Disclosures at any time. If required by law, we will provide you with advanced
notice of such amendments. In all other cases, we will provide you with notice as we deem
appropriate under the circumstances. You agree that we may provide notice of amendments
electronically if you have agreed to receive other communications and information from
us electronically. If we have notified you of a change in any term of your account and your
account remains open after the effective date of the change, you will be deemed to have
agreed to the amended term(s). Notice from us to any one of you is notice to all of you.
Arbitration Agreement, Class Action Waiver, and Jury Trial Waiver
Please note that these Disclosures contain a binding Arbitration Agreement, Class Action
Waiver, and Jury Trial Waiver provision which affects your rights with respect to any claims
or disputes by or against Royal. Please closely review the Arbitration Agreement, Class
Action Waiver, and Jury Trial Waiver section of these Disclosures. You may opt out by
following the specified process.
Credit Reports
You agree that we may pull a credit report to open an account, if you request a loan or
loan increase, or by continuing to use your account. You understand and agree we have
the ability at any time to check your credit report and verify your employment in relation to
any update, increase, renewal, extension, or collection on your account(s) or loan(s). You
authorize us to use any credit reports obtained to market or offer additional products or
services to you and you specifically intend for your authorization to apply to current and
future credit inquiries. You understand and agree that your authorization will remain in effect
until you provide written notice of your revocation to us. Upon request, we will give you the
name and address of each agency from which we obtain a credit report regarding your
account. We may report information about your loans or accounts to credit bureaus. Late
payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your accounts may be reflected in your
credit report.
Consent to Contact
You agree that we may contact you using your contact information listed in our records,
including your email address(es) and telephone number(s). By providing phone number(s)
to Royal (including any wireless, mobile, or VOIP number), you expressly consent to receive
autodialed or prerecorded calls and text messages from Royal or any affiliates or agents
performing services on our behalf. You consent to receive calls or text messages: (i) to
notify you in regards to any of your accounts; (ii) to provide you with credit or debit card
transaction alerts; (iii) to collect a debt or other obligation; or (iv) as otherwise necessary to
service your accounts, loans, or products.
Consent to Monitoring and Recording
You provide your express consent to our monitoring and recording of our conversations
and other communications with you. Your consent applies to our monitoring and recording
of telephone conversations, electronic messages, electronic records, or other data
transmissions between you and us regarding your account or other products or services
offered by us. Your consent applies regardless of whether you or we initiated the contact.
Unless required by applicable law, you agree we can rely on your consent to monitor and
record our communications provided herein and we are not obligated to notify you each
time prior to our recording. We monitor and record conversations and communications for
quality control, fraud prevention, and training purposes.
Inactive Accounts and Unclaimed Property
We have rules regarding inactive accounts and we may charge a fee, disclosed elsewhere,
for inactive accounts. Additionally, the law establishes procedures under which unclaimed
property must be surrendered to the state. Generally, the funds in your accounts are
considered unclaimed if you have not had any activity or communication with us regarding
your account over a period of years. Ask us if you want further information about the period
of time or type of activity that will prevent your account from being unclaimed. If your funds
are surrendered to the state, you may be able to reclaim them, but your claim must be
presented to the state. Once your funds are surrendered, we no longer have any liability or
responsibility with respect to the funds.
Nonmember Check Cashing
If you issue a check drawn on your checking account and a nonmember of Royal seeks
to cash the check, you agree that we may require the nonmember to provide appropriate
physical and/or documentary identification as a condition of cashing the check. You
also agree that we may refuse to cash a check, even if it is properly payable and proper
identification is provided, and such refusal shall not constitute wrongful dishonor of your
check. Further, you agree we have the right to charge the nonmember, as a condition of
cashing the check, a nonmember check cashing fee. You understand and agree that a
nonmember seeking to cash a check drawn on your account retains the ability to deposit
the check with their own financial institution which would result in your check being
presented to us through normal check processing channels.
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ATM/DEBIT CARD DISCLOSURE
Use of your Card and/or Personal Identification Number (PIN) are governed by the
or any network used and you may be charged a fee for a balance inquiry even if you do
Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFT). The following terms and conditions also apply.
not complete a fund transfer. You understand and agree that the ATM operator or network
You may use your ATM Card and PIN to:
may charge you multiple fees for multiple transactions (for example, a fee for a balance
1. Obtain balance information on your savings account at an automatic teller
inquiry and a fee for a withdrawal) during the same ATM session. (See "Service Fees"
machine (ATM).
Disclosure)
2. Withdraw cash from your savings account at an ATM.
Foreign Transactions:
3. Make deposits to your savings account at a PULSE or CO-OP Network ATM.
If your card is used to initiate a cross border transaction, the transaction amount may be
You may use your ATM/Debit Card and PIN to:
converted to US dollars using the exchange rate selected by Visa or Mastercard/Cirrus
1. Obtain balance information on your checking and savings account at an automatic
from the range of rates available in wholesale currency markets for the applicable central
teller machine (ATM).
processing date, which rate may vary from the rate Visa or Mastercard/Cirrus itself receives,
2. Withdraw cash from your checking or savings account at an ATM.
or the government-mandated rate in effect for the applicable central processing date. The
3. Make deposits to your checking or savings account at a PULSE or CO-OP Network
date of the conversion may differ from the transaction date and the posting date identified
ATM.
in the monthly statement for your account. All international transactions are charged up to
4. Transfer funds between your linked checking and savings account at an ATM.
two percent (2%) for the Visa International Service Assessment Fee or Mastercard Cross
5. Obtain cash advances if you have a Kwik Cash line of credit available when your
Border fee.
checking account is overdrawn. Cash advances will be deposited in increments of
Limitation on Use of Card:
$100 into the checking account that is affected.
1. You must maintain a Checking Account at Royal to be eligible for a Debit Card.
6. Pay for purchases from your one designated checking account at merchants that
2. You may not:
have agreed to accept the card and may request the PIN (POS transactions).
A) Request any transaction at a terminal if you know or are informed at the
You may use your Debit Card without your PIN to:
terminal or by a clerk that a terminal is malfunctioning or not operating.
1. Pay for purchases from your checking account at places that display the Visa logo
B) Attempt any transaction at an ATM or POS terminal without the use of your
or have agreed to accept the Debit Card.
Card and correct PIN.
2. Obtain a cash advance from your checking account at a financial institution that
C) Attempt to initiate any transaction in connection with an account that has been
displays the Visa logo.
closed by you or Royal that is subject to legal process or other encumbrance.
3. Fund recurring preauthorized payments. Your Visa debit card also allows you
D) Request a withdrawal or transfer of funds from an account:
to conduct transactions on the PULSE debit network, which will generally require
1) If the withdrawal or transfer would overdraw the account or if the
you to enter your PIN. Some merchants are authorized to accept non-Visa debit
withdrawal would exceed any line of credit or other funds available to your
transactions without requiring you to enter your PIN. If you choose to sign to authorize
account;
a debit transaction, the transaction will be routed as a Visa transaction. Provisions
2) In an amount in excess of any dollar limitations imposed by the terminal
of your cardholder agreement that specifically relate to Visa transactions are
owner.
inapplicable to non-Visa debit transactions.
E) Deposit funds to an account at a PULSE or CO-OP Network ATM:
Some of these services may not be available at all terminals. The time required to charge or
1) By means of anything other than transfer from another account, U.S.
credit your account after you use your card will depend on the location of the terminal and
currency, or a completed negotiable instrument payable in U.S. dollars dated
the type of transaction. Any transaction or cash advances may be subject to authorization
within six months prior to the date attempted deposit, drawn by, or properly
by Royal Credit Union (Royal) or by a Visa authorization center.
endorsed by you and does not violate any restrictions on the instrument;
Each time your card is properly used, you authorize Royal to debit or credit (whichever is
2) In a combined deposit amount greater than $10,000 or in an amount in
appropriate) your account for the total amount shown on any sales draft, receipt, or credit
excess of any dollar limitations imposed by the terminal owner, whichever is
less.
voucher originated by use of the card whether or not it is signed by you. Royal is permitted
to handle such sales drafts, orders, and vouchers in the same way it handles authorized
F) Use your card for illegal transactions. Royal will terminate or withdraw any
checks drawn on your account.
product or service if we become aware that you used it in an illegal manner or
If you give your card number to a merchant to have on file, or for a recurring payment,
for an illegal transaction. You agree to hold harmless and indemnify Royal and
we may send account updates to that merchant. This includes, but is not limited to: new
reimburse Royal for losses incurred as a result of using the card for any illegal
transactions.
expiration dates and new account/card numbers. If you wish to not have us send updates,
you may request us to not do SO. Telephoning is the best way of doing this. Call us at 715-
3. Cash refunds will not be made to you on purchases made with your Debit Card.
833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911. If you cannot notify us by phone, you may notify Royal in
If a merchant who honors your Debit Card gives you credit for merchandise returns or
person, or by writing us at:
adjustments, the merchant will do so by applying a credit to your account and giving
you a credit slip. Any claim or defense with respect to property or services purchased
Debit Card Department
with your Debit Card must be handled by you directly with the merchant or other
Royal Credit Union
business establishment that accepts the Debit Card, and any such claim or defense
PO Box 970
that you assert will not relieve you of your obligation to pay the total amount of the
Eau Claire, WI 54702-0970
sales draft plus any appropriate fees we may be authorized to make.
4. If any of your Royal accounts become overdrawn or past due, Royal may restrict
Deposits Made Through an ATM:
your use of the card. If this action becomes permanent, you will be notified within 30
Royal's policy is to make available immediately up to $225 of your total funds deposited
days. Neither Royal nor the terminal owner is liable to you if the transaction is not
daily through a terminal. The remaining funds will become available in compliance with
completed and you have violated any of these rules.
regulatory requirements. The balance of your deposited funds generally will be available the
beginning of the second business day following the day of deposit.
5. Right to Stop Payment: You may stop payment of a preauthorized recurring
electronic fund transfer authorized with your Debit Card. To place a stop payment, call
After we have made funds available to you and you have withdrawn the funds, you are still
Royal's Member Service Department at 715-833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911; or write
responsible for checks you deposit that are returned to us unpaid for any reason.
us at PO Box 970, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54702-0970 in time for us to receive your
For determining the availability of your deposits made through a terminal, every day is
request three business days or more before the payment is scheduled to be made. If
a business day except Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. If you make a deposit
you call, we may also require you to put your request in writing within 14 days after
through a terminal before 2:30 pm on a business day that we are open, we will consider that
your call. One-time only electronic fund transfers are not eligible for stop payment.
day to be the day of your deposit. If you make a deposit through a terminal after 2:30 pm or
Limitations on Royal's Responsibilities:
on a day we are not open, we consider that the deposit was made on the next business day
The terminals, the PULSE or CO-OP Network, and any other system containing terminals
we are open.
at which the card may be used are available for your convenience and except to the
Longer Delays May Apply:
extent provided in Section 910 of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, Royal is not liable for
Funds you deposit by check may be delayed for a longer period under the following
the unavailability for failure to operate of all or any part of any system. Except for its own
circumstances:
negligence, Royal is not liable for any personal injury or tangible property damage suffered
1. We believe a check you deposit will not be paid;
or incurred by you through use or attempted use of the card at any terminal. Royal is not
2. You redeposit a check that has been returned unpaid;
responsible for the refusal of any merchant or terminal to honor the card.
3. You have overdrawn on your account repeatedly in the last six months;
The card and PIN are provided solely for your use and convenience. If you furnish your
4. There is an emergency, such as failure of communications or computer equipment;
card or PIN to another person, you shall be deemed to have authorized all transactions that
5. You're a new member and your account has been open less than 30 days; or
may be accomplished using the card or PIN until you have given actual notice to Royal that
6. You deposit checks totaling more than $5,525 on any one day.
further transactions are unauthorized. You shall be obligated to pay Royal the amount of any
money, property, or services obtained by the authorized use of the card or PIN to the extent
We will notify you if we delay your ability to withdraw funds for any of these reasons, and we
that Royal is unable to charge such amounts to the account, and you hereby authorize
will tell you when the funds will be available. The funds will generally be available no later
Royal to charge the amount of any such obligation to any other of your accounts at Royal.
than nine (9) business days after the day of your deposit.
You understand that Royal does not encourage the use of your card and/or PIN by people
All checks that Royal has authorized through a terminal for deposit or payment are credited
who are not joint on your account. If you allow another person to use your card and/or PIN
subject to collection, and the credit will be reversed if the check is not paid. All cash
but do not tell us, Royal will treat all transactions made by that person as if the transactions
deposits are received subject to verification by Royal. If the reversal to a deposit overdraws
were made by an authorized user. It is your responsibility to control or terminate the use
the account, Royal may charge all or part of the deficiency to any other account at Royal of
of your Card and/or PIN by such persons, and you will remain liable for any and all use
any Member authorized to use the card, and the Member shall pay to Royal any deficiency
by such persons. The card remains the property of Royal and shall be surrendered upon
that cannot be paid out of such accounts.
request. Royal may terminate your privilege of using of the Card and may withhold approval
Fees:
of any transaction at any time. Termination of privileges shall not affect your rights and
When you use an ATM not owned by us, you may be charged a fee by the ATM operator
obligations for transactions made with the card before your privileges were terminated.
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ATM/DEBIT CARD DISCLOSURE (CONT.)
You shall at all times:
1. Safely keep Card and PIN and not permit anyone else to use them;
2. Not record the PIN on or near the card or otherwise disclose or make it available
to anyone else;
3. Use the card, PIN, and terminals only as instructed and only for purposes
authorized by Royal;
4. Immediately report to Royal any loss, theft, disappearance, or known or
suspected unauthorized use of the card or any disclosure of the PIN. Immediate
notification will limit your liability for unauthorized use as provided for in Royal's
Electronic Funds Transfer Act Disclosure. Telephoning us is the best way of doing this.
Call us at 715-833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911. If you cannot notify us by phone, you may
notify Royal in person, email member_services@rcu.org, or by writing us at:
Debit Card Department
Royal Credit Union
PO Box 970
Eau Claire, WI 54702-0970
Liability for Unauthorized Use:
If you keep your Personal Identification Number (PIN) on, with, or near your card, or in a
location accessible to others, you will be liable for any unauthorized use of the card and/or
PIN up to the maximum amount allowed by law.
Agreement with Rules
Your retention of, signature on, or use of the card constitutes your agreement to
comply with these rules as amended from time to time. This agreement and your use
of the card will be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
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CHECKING ACCOUNT DISCLOSURE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT
at a branch or ATM. This includes but is not limited to transactions by means
SMART CHECKING
of online banking/business online banking, CompuTeller, check, preauthorized
1. No monthly service fee.
payments to a third party, telephoning Member Service, or by automatic transfer
2. No per item fee.
due to insufficient funds. If you exceed these limitations; any attempted Regulation
D transaction after the sixth will be rejected and your account can be closed.
SMART CHECKING PLUS
1. $700 minimum balance.
Kwik Cash Line of Credit Loans: Transfers will be made in increments of $100
2. No per item fee.
into the checking account in an attempt to cover the overdraft. Transfers will be
3. Monthly fee* if balance falls below $700 at any time during the month.
made until the Kwik Cash Line of Credit has no remaining limit or the overdraft is
SMART START CHECKING
paid. Advances from Kwik Cash to cover overdrafts may not be made if any loan
1. No monthly service fee.
made by Royal to the account holder is past due. Contact Royal to apply for a
2. No per item fee.
Kwik Cash line of credit loan in order to link to your checking account.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) CHECKING
2.Courtesy Pay is a service qualified checking accounts are automatically enrolled in
1. Dividends are calculated daily, compounded and paid monthly. The dividend rate is
effective at the beginning of each month.
subject to the following limitations. The account must be open for 45 days before it will
be considered eligible to qualify for a limit. Health Savings (HSA) Checking, Money
Balancing your Checking Account:
1. If you are not familiar with balancing Checking Accounts, a Royal Financial Service
Market, IOLTA and IBRETA accounts are excluded from Courtesy Pay. Courtesy Pay
may cover transactions that exceed the checking account's available balance, up
Representative will show you how to balance your accounts at no charge to you; or
2. If you should have problems balancing your Checking Account, Royal will
to an approved limit based on pre-determined account and Member qualifications.
balance it for you. You must furnish Royal with a balanced statement from within the
The account's Courtesy Pay limit may change at any time and the account can be
last three statement periods. Use the form provided by Royal for balancing and use
removed from the Courtesy Pay program at any time without notice to you. A fee
will be deducted for each check or preauthorized debit transaction that is cleared
the completed form to show us you actually did have the account in balance.
due to Courtesy Pay. Royal is not obligated to pay any transactions that exceed the
*See "Service Fees" Disclosure
account's available balance at any time. With this service, Royal would authorize and
pay transactions that exceed the account's available balance resulting in an overdraft.
Post-dated checks:
Royal will pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee that
Under no circumstances will Royal be liable for the payment or nonpayment of a
we will always authorize and pay any type of transaction. If we do not authorize and
post-dated check.
pay an overdraft, your transaction will be declined and/or your account will result in a
negative balance. This service does not cover debit card transactions. There are limits
Statements:
to the coverage and there are fees associated with the usage of this service. Please
While you have a Checking Account with Royal, statements will be mailed to you on a
refer to the "Service Fees" Disclosure for more information. You can opt out of this
monthly basis unless you choose electronic statements.
service anytime by contacting Royal*. Refer to Royal's Service Fees Disclosure for
specific fee information. There is no limit per day/per transaction on the total of fees
Cost of printing checks:
we can charge for overdrawing your account.
Check the "Service Fees" Disclosure for current prices.
3. Debit Card Coverage is a service that you can choose to opt in for by contacting
Inactive accounts:
Royal*. Royal will pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee
Though a Member must maintain a minimum of $5 in their savings account to be a Member
that we will always authorize and pay any type of transaction. If we do not authorize
in good standing, we will assess a monthly fee to Members age 18+ with a checking
and pay an overdraft, your transaction will be declined and/or your account will result
account of $25 or less, inactive for six months or more, and with no other active services on
in a negative balance. Even after opting into this service you may opt out anytime
that account. See "Service Fees" Disclosure for current fees.
by contacting Royal*. Refer to Royal's Service Fees Disclosure for specific fee
Please note that if your Checking Account has a ZERO balance and no activity for SIX
information. There is no limit per day/per transaction on the total of fees we can
months, Royal will automatically close the account.
charge for overdrawing your account.
Overdrafts and Overdraft Services
*Contact Royal's Member Service Center at 800-341-9911, visit any Royal office,
An overdraft occurs when you do not have enough money in your account to cover a
or for Debit Card Coverage utilize online banking under Self Service>Debit Card
transaction based on your available balance. Available Balance is funds in the account
Coverage.
that have not been authorized for another transaction previously. Your available
balance can decrease due to debit card transactions, ACH items, checks, or any other
If sufficient available funds are still not available, the check, Debit Card transaction,
transaction authorized, but not yet cleared.
or preauthorized debit will be returned non-sufficient funds (NSF). An NSF fee will
be deducted from your account for each occurrence where a check, Debit Card
Your account has two kinds of balances: the current balance and the available balance. We
transaction, or preauthorized debit is returned NSF. Please refer to the Non-Sufficient
use the available balance to determine whether a transaction will overdraw your account,
Funds Fee paragraph below for additional information on the potential for multiple
be returned, or be declined and for determining when an overdraft fee or NSF fee will be
NSF fees as a result of a transaction being returned multiple times. ACH debits are
imposed. Your current balance reflects transactions that have been posted to your account
cleared or returned the same day they attempt to post to the account. Royal may close
but not transactions that have been authorized and are pending. Your available balance
a Checking Account if that Checking Account is charged with an excessive number
represents your current balance minus any holds on your account, such as debit card
of NSF's. Royal cannot honor any check, Debit Card, or preauthorized debit on an
transactions that have been authorized but are pending final settlement or holds for checks
account that has been closed.
you have deposited. You are responsible for ensuring your available balance is sufficient to
cover all of your transactions. You can review your current and available balances when you
Non-Sufficient Funds ("NSF") Fee
review your account online, at an ATM, by phone, by mobile app, or at a branch.
You agree that we may charge a Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fee for returning or rejecting
transactions presented against your account that would exceed the available balance in
We may determine the amount of available funds in your account for the purpose of
your account. You further agree that we may charge an NSF fee each time a transaction is
deciding whether to pay an overdraft or return a transaction at any time between the time
presented or submitted for payment even if the same transaction is presented for payment
we receive the transaction and when we pay or return the transaction. We need only make
multiple times. For example, if you wrote a check to a merchant (or other individual or
one determination, but if we choose to make a subsequent determination, the available
entity) who submitted the check to us for payment and we returned the check (resulting in
balance at the subsequent time will determine whether there are sufficient available funds.
an NSF fee), the merchant may re-present the check for payment again (or may convert
This is important as certain transactions, including signature debit card transactions, may
the check into an ACH debit and submit the transaction for payment). If the second and
be authorized for payment (via an authorization hold); however, those transactions may
any subsequent presentments or submissions are returned unpaid, we may charge a fee
still result in an overdraft if the transaction exceeds the account's available balance when
for each time we return the transaction. You understand this means you could be charged
the transaction posts to the account. The fact that an authorization hold was placed on
multiple fees for one check that you wrote as that check could be presented (including
your available balance does not mean the funds are set aside and made available to pay
as an ACH debit) and returned more than once. Similarly, if you authorize a merchant (or
the specific transaction authorized. Rather, the hold is simply a reduction in your available
other individual or entity) to electronically debit your account, such as an ACH debit, you
balance based on the fact that we have authorized a transaction and, thus, are obligated to
understand there could be multiple submissions of the electronic request which could result
pay the transaction when posted.
in multiple fees. You agree that Royal does not determine whether and when a transaction
will be presented for payment. Rather, Royal determines whether or not the available
Royal may cover your overdrafts in the following ways:
balance is sufficient to pay a presented or submitted transaction. See "Service Fees"
1. Overdraft Protection is a share account and/or a Kwik Cash line of credit loan
Disclosure for specific fee information.
that you have elected to link to your checking account to have those available funds
automatically transferred in the event of an overdraft in the checking account. These
KWIK CASH PAYMENT METHOD OPTIONS
are elected to occur in the order you have directed to Royal.
If and when you use the overdraft protection with your Kwik Cash Loan, you may choose to
make the payments by one of the following methods:
Share Accounts: Transfers will be made in increments of $100 into the checking
account in an attempt to cover the overdraft. Transfers will be made until the
1. Transfer From Checking or Savings: The monthly payment will be made by
Share Account(s) have no available funds remaining or the overdraft is paid.
transferring money from your Checking or Savings Account to your Kwik Cash Loan.
Remember, a balance of $5 is required in the Primary Savings Account in order
2. Payroll Payment: The monthly payment will be made on your Kwik Cash Loan by
to keep your account open. The required $5 minimum balance in the Primary
Payroll Deduction. A Payroll Deduction card must be completed and signed.
Savings Account cannot be used to pay checks, Debit Card transactions,
3. Over the Counter Payment: The monthly payment will be made on your Kwik Cash
withdrawals from an ATM, or any other preauthorized debit. Contact Royal to link
Loan over-the-counter by you and by the due date set up for the loan at the time you
a share account(s) to your checking account. In compliance with Regulation D
use the service.
of the Federal Reserve Board, you are limited to six transactions per month from
each of your savings or Money Market accounts without your physical presence
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ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER ACT DISCLOSURE - FOR CONSUMER ACCOUNTS ONLY
To our non-business Members who have or may authorize Electronic Fund Transfers
We will tell you the results of our investigation within 10 business days after we hear
(EFTs):
from you and will correct any error promptly. If we need more time, however, we may
The Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulations require that we disclose pertinent
take up to 45 days to investigate your concern or question. If we decide to do this,
information to you about EFT's to or from your account. By EFT's we mean preauthorized
we will provisionally credit your account within 10 business days for the amount you
transactions to and from your account with us or by means of your Debit Card, ATM Card,
think is in error, so that you will have the use of the money during the time it takes
Bill Pay/Business Bill Pay, ACH, Electronic Check Conversion, CompuTeller, or online
us to complete our investigation. When we ask you to put your concern or question
banking/business online banking.
in writing and we do not receive it within 10 business days, we may not recredit your
account.
If an EFT overdraws your account, you will be notified and will agree to make immediate
payment to Royal of the amount of any such overdrafts together with any service fees Royal
For errors involving new accounts, point-of-sale, or foreign-initiated transactions, we
may impose. Also, whenever your account is overdrawn, we have the right to return, unpaid,
may take up to 90 days to investigate your complaint or question. For new accounts,
any checks or other orders on your account that are presented to Royal and to assess
we may take up to 20 business days to credit your account for the amount you this is
a service fee each time for making such returns. If your account has a Kwik Cash Loan
in error.
associated with it, the terms and conditions contained in your Kwik Cash Loan Agreement
If we decide there was no error, we will send you a written explanation within three
(or other applicable agreement) will control, with respect to overdrafts of your account
business days after we finish our investigation and reverse any provisional credit
regardless of whether they result from purchases, cash withdrawals, use of checks, or any
we may have issued. You may ask for copies of the documents we used in our
EFT.
investigation.
These rules constitute an addition to all other agreements and regulations of Royal
II. PREAUTHORIZED EFT'S:
governing accounts, which are accessible by EFT's or indebtedness on which payments
A. Documentation of Transfers: If you have arranged to have direct
may be made by use of EFT's. Any account directly or indirectly accessible with a PIN
deposits made to your account at least once every 60 days from the same person or
(Personal Identification Number) or card will remain subject to the fees provided for in
company, you can call CompuTeller at 715-833-8168 or 1-800-762-6280, or log on
the separate agreement or regulations covering that account. Royal reserves the right to
to online banking or business online banking at rcu.org to find out if the deposit has
change the terms and conditions at a future date after giving you 21 days notice of such
been made. You may also call Royal's Member Service Department at 715-833-
change.
8111 or 1-800-341-9911. If you pay for something with a check, you may authorize
These rules may be amended by Royal at any time, and, subject to compliance with any
your check to be converted to an electronic fund transfer. You may also authorize
applicable requirement of law concerning notice, such amendment shall be effective upon
merchants to electronically debit your account for returned check fees.
mailing or emailing by Royal of a copy of such amendment to Member at the address to
B. Internal Transfers: If you have authorized Royal to transfer funds from a share to
which Member's statements are sent.
a loan that is for the exact payment amount and is scheduled to pay on the exact due
date and funds are not available, Royal will retry the transfer for up to 10 days after
I. DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO ALL TYPES OF EFT SERVICES
the due date. If the payment is not satisfied at that time, it will be your responsibility to
A. Business Day Disclosure: Royal's business days are Monday through Friday.
complete the missed transfer. Subsequent transfers will not occur until the loan has
Holidays are not included.
been brought current. (Payment Sequence Balance Transfer)
B. Periodic Statements: You will get a monthly statement unless there are no
If
you have authorized Royal to transfer a specified amount of funds from a share
transactions in a particular month. In any case you will get a statement at least
account to a loan or share account on a specific day and funds are not available, it
quarterly.
will be your responsibility to complete the missed transfer. Subsequent transfers will
C. Account Information Disclosure: We will disclose information to third parties
continue as scheduled. (Scheduled Transfers)
about your account or the transfers you make:
C. External Transfers: For outgoing transfers, funds must be in your Royal account
1. Where it is necessary for completing transfers or;
by 6:00 a.m. one business day prior to the Direct Payment date. If the Direct Payment
2. In order to verify the existence and condition of your account for a third party,
date falls on a weekend or holiday, the transfer will be posted 1-2 business days later.
such as, a credit bureau or;
D. Right to Stop Payment: If you have told us in advance to make regular
3. In order to comply with government agency or court orders or whenever
payments out of your account, you can stop any of these payments. To place a stop
required by law or;
payment, call Royal's Member Service Department at 715-833-8111 or 1-800-
4. If you give us your written permission.
341-9911; or write us at PO Box 970, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54702-0970 in time
D. Liability for Failure to Make Transfers: If we do not complete a transfer to or
for us to receive your request three business days or more before the payment is
from your account on time or in the correct amount according to our agreement
scheduled to be made. If you call, we may also require you to put your request in
with you, we will be liable for your losses or damages. However, there are some
writing. If you order us to stop one of these payments three business days or more
exceptions. We will not be liable, for instance:
before the transfer is scheduled and we do not do so, we will be liable for your losses
or damages. You are not permitted to stop payment on any purchase, withdrawal,
1. If, through no fault of ours, the available balance in your account is insufficient to
payment or transfer originated by use of the Debit Card, ATM Card, Bill Pay/Business
make the transfer;
Bill Pay, CompuTeller, or online banking/business online banking, and Royal has no
2. If your funds are subject to legal process or other encumbrance restricting
obligation to honor any such stop payment request by you. You may, however, stop
such transfers;
payment of a preauthorized recurring electronic fund transfer made with your credit
3. If the transfer would go over the credit limit on your Visa or Kwik Cash line of
card or Debit Card.
credit;
4. If the system was not working properly and you knew about the breakdown
E. Notice of Varying Amounts: If these payments may vary in amount, the person
when you started the transfer;
you are going to pay should tell you 10 days before each payment when it will be
5. If the transfer would be restricted by applicable law or regulation;
made and how much it will be. You may choose instead to get this notice only when
6. If circumstances beyond our control (such as fire or flood) prevent the
your payment would differ by more than a certain amount from the previous payment
transfer, despite reasonable precautions that we have taken. There may be other
or when the amount would fall outside certain limits you set.
exceptions stated in our agreement with you.
F. Limitations on Frequency of Transfers: In compliance with Regulation D of the
E. Multiple Party Accounts: Each Member, who is a party to an account that is a
Federal Reserve Board, you are limited to six transactions per month from each
joint account, hereby appoints each other Member, who is a party to such account,
of your savings or Money Market accounts without your physical presence at
as Member's attorney with power to appoint one or more agents with power to use
a branch or ATM. This includes but is not limited to transactions by means of online,
the PIN or card or make transfers to or from such account. Each Member shall
CompuTeller, check, preauthorized payments to a third party, telephoning Member
indemnify Royal for any tax it may be required to pay under state statutes by reason
Service, or by automatic transfer due to insufficient funds.
of withdrawals or payments from the account, after the death of a Member, to any
G. Fees that apply to Preauthorized EFT's are detailed in the "Service Fees"
person, or to the survivor in the case of a joint account.
Disclosure.
F. If You Furnish Your Card, Password, or PIN to Another Person: You shall be
H. Liability Disclosure: If your monthly statement shows transfers that you
deemed to have authorized all transactions, which may be accomplished using the
did not make and you do not contact us within 60 days after the statement was
card, password or PIN until you have given actual written notice to Royal that further
provided to you, you may not get back any money lost after that time if your contacting
transactions are unauthorized. You shall be obligated to pay Royal the amount of any
us would have prevented those losses. If extenuating circumstances (such as
money, property, or services obtained by the authorized use of the card, password,
extended travel or hospitalization) prevent your contacting us, the time period may be
or PIN to the extent that Royal is unable to fee such amounts to the account; and you
extended.
hereby authorize Royal to fee the amount of any such obligation to any other of your
accounts at Royal.
I. Telephone Number and Address: If you believe that an unauthorized transfer
from your account has occurred or may occur, call Royal at 715-833-8111 or
G. Error Resolution Procedures: In case of errors or questions about your EFT:
1-800-341-9911, write Royal at PO Box 970, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Telephone Royal at 715-833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911; or write us at, PO Box 970,
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54702-0970; or email member_services@rcu.org as soon
54702-0970, or email member_services@rcu.org.
as you can, if you think your statement or receipt is wrong or if you need more
III.ATM/DEBITCARD
information about a transfer listed on the statement or receipt. We must hear from you
A. Account Access:
no later than 60 calendar days after you receive the FIRST statement on which the
You may use your ATM/Debit Card and PIN to:
problem or error appeared.
1. Obtain balance information on your savings account at an automatic teller
1. Tell us your name, account number, and confirmation number (if any).
machine (ATM).
2. Describe the error or the transfer you are unsure about, and explain as clearly
2. Withdraw cash from your savings account at an ATM.
as you can why you believe it is an error or why you need more information.
3. Make deposits to your savings account at a PULSE or CO-OP Network ATM.
3. Tell us the dollar amount of the suspected error.
4. Obtain balance information on your checking and savings accounts at an
If you tell us orally, we require that you send us your concern or question in writing
Automated Teller Machine (ATM).
within 10 business days.
5. Withdraw cash from your checking or savings account at an ATM.
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ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER ACT DISCLOSURE - FOR CONSUMER ACCOUNTS ONLY (CONT)
6. Make deposits to your checking or savings account at a PULSE or CO-OP
transferred into Savings, Checking, or issued to you in a check.
Network ATM.
3. Transfer from Savings or Checking to make loan payments.
7. Transfer funds between your linked checking and savings account at an ATM.
4. Inquire on your accounts at Royal.
8. Obtain cash advances if you have a Kwik Cash line of credit available when
B. Limitations on Frequency of Transfers: You may use Bill Pay/Business Bill Pay
your checking account is overdrawn. Cash advances will be deposited in
to make any number of payments from your Checking Account to any vendor on
increments of $100 into the checking account that is affected.
your list. There are no limitations on the number of CompuTeller or online transfers.
9. Pay for purchases from your one designated checking account at merchants
However, in compliance with Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board, you are
that have agreed to accept the card and PIN. (POS Transactions)
limited to six transfers per month from each of your Savings Accounts whether by
You may use your Debit Card without your PIN to:
means of CompuTeller or online banking/business online banking, preauthorized
1. Pay for purchases from your checking account at places that display the Visa
transfer, ACH withdrawal, telephoning Member Service, Member Service voice
logo or have agreed to accept the Debit Card.
mail, or by automatic transfer due to insufficient funds. If you exceed this limit those
2. Obtain a cash advance from your checking account at a financial institution
transactions will be denied.
that displays the Visa logo.
C. Limitations on Dollar Amount of Transfers: You may make transfers or check
3. Fund recurring preauthorized payments. Your Visa debit card also allows
withdrawals up to the dollar amount of the available balance in your account. You may
you to conduct transactions on the PULSE debit network, which will generally
make a check withdrawal from your checking, savings, or Kwik Cash accounts with no
require you to enter your PIN. Some merchants are authorized to accept non-Visa
limitation using CompuTeller or online banking/business online banking. While there is
debit transactions without requiring you to enter your PIN. If you choose to sign to
no limit to the number of payments that may be authorized with Bill Pay/Business Bill
authorize a debit transaction, the transaction will be routed as a Visa transaction.
Pay, you may make payments up to the maximum amount of $40,000.
Provisions of your cardholder agreement that specifically relate to Visa transactions
D. Fees for Transfers: Fees, if any, which apply to the Bill Pay/Business Bill Pay service
are inapplicable to non-Visa debit transactions.
are disclosed in the "Service Fees" Disclosure. Until Member is notified by Royal to
Some of these services may not be available at all terminals. The time required to
the contrary, Member will not be charged any transaction fees by Royal for use of
charge or credit your account after you use your card will depend on the location of
CompuTeller or online banking/business online banking.
the terminal and the type of transaction. Any transaction or cash advances may be
E. Liability Disclosure: Contact us AT ONCE if you believe your PIN or password
subject to authorization by Royal or by a Visa authorization center.
has been lost or stolen or money is missing from your account. You will not be liable
Each time your card is properly used, you authorize Royal to debit or credit
to Royal for more than $50 for unauthorized transfers if you immediately notify Royal
(whichever is appropriate) your account for the total amount shown on any sales
of any loss, theft, disappearance or known suspected unauthorized use of the PIN.
draft, receipt, or credit voucher originated by use of the card whether or not it is
If you do not tell us within 2 business days after you learn of the loss or theft of your
signed by you. Royal is permitted to handle such sales drafts, orders, and vouchers in
PIN or password, and we can prove we could have stopped someone from using your
the same way it handles authorized checks drawn on your account.
PIN or password without your permission if you have told us, you could lose as much
as $500.
B. Documentation of Transfers: You will have the option of receiving a receipt at
the time you make any transfer to or from your account using an ATM or Point of Sale
Also, if your statement shows transfers that you did not make, including those made
(POS) terminal or make purchases using your Debit Card in excess of $15.
by card, code or other means, tell us at once. If you do not tell us within 60 days after
the statement was mailed to you, you may not get back any money you lost after the
C. Limitations of the Frequency and Dollar Amounts of Transfers:
60 days if we can prove that we could have stopped someone from taking the money
For security reasons, there are limitations on the number and dollar amount of cash
if you had told us in time. If a good reason (such as a long trip or a hospital stay) kept
withdrawals you may make per day at an ATM or POS terminal. There are also
you from telling us, we will extend the time periods.
limitations on the total number and dollar amount of Visa merchant purchases or Visa
cash advances or Visa ATM withdrawals you may make each day.
F. Telephone Number and Address: If you believe your PIN or password has been
lost or stolen or that an unauthorized transfer from your account has occurred or may
Royal reserves the right to make periodic risk assessments and to change your
occur, call Royal at 715-833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911, write Royal at PO Box 970,
maximum daily limits without notice. We will not reduce your daily limits below $100
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-0970 or email member_services@rcu.org.
without giving you prior notice.
G. Inactive Accounts: Please note if you have not accessed your account using
Individual terminals or terminal operators may also have limits on the frequency of
CompuTeller or online banking/business online banking within a six month time
cash withdrawals or deposits performed at their terminals.
period, Royal may automatically unenroll you from these services. You may re-enroll
D. Your Ability to Withdraw Funds: Royal's policy is to make available immediately
at any time.
up to $225 of your total funds deposited daily through a terminal. The remaining funds
V. ELECTRONIC CHECK CONVERSION
will become available in compliance with regulatory requirements. The balance of
A. Account Access: You may authorize a merchant or other payee to make a
your deposited funds generally will be available the beginning of the second business
one-time electronic payment from your checking account using information from your
day following the day of deposit. For determining the availability of your deposits
check to:
made though a terminal, every day is a business day except Saturdays, Sundays,
and federal holidays. If you make a deposit through a terminal before 2:30 pm, on
1. Pay for purchases.
a business day that we are open, we will consider that day to be the day of your
2. Pay bills.
deposit. If you make a deposit through a terminal after 2:30 pm or on a day we are
B. Liability Disclosure: Contact us at once if you believe an electronic funds
not open, we consider that the deposit was made on the next business day we are
transfer has been made without your permission using information from your check.
open.
C. Telephone Number and Address: If you believe a transfer has been made using
E. Fees for Transfers: Fees that apply to ATM/Debit Cards are detailed in
the information from your check without your permission:
the "Service Fees" Disclosure. When you use an ATM not owned by us, you may be
Call Royal Member Service at 715-833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911
charged a fee by the ATM operator or any network used and you may be charged a
Write to Royal at PO Box 970, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-0970
fee for a balance inquiry even if you do not complete a fund transfer. You understand
Email member_services@rcu.org
and agree that the ATM operator or network may charge you multiple fees for multiple
transactions (for example, a fee for a balance inquiry and a fee for a withdrawal)
during the same ATM session.
F. Liability Disclosure: Contact us AT ONCE if you believe your card and/or PIN
has been lost or stolen or money is missing from your account. You will not be liable
to Royal for more than $50 for unauthorized transfers if you immediately notify Royal
of any loss, theft, disappearance or known suspected unauthorized use of the card or
PIN. If you do not tell us within 2 business days after you learn of the loss or theft of
your card and/or PIN, and we can prove we could have stopped someone from using
your card and/or PIN without your permission if you have told us, you could lose as
much as $500.
Also, if your statement shows transfers that you did not make, including those made
by card, code or other means, tell us at once. If you do not tell us within 60 days after
the statement was mailed to you, you may not get back any money you lost after the
60 days if we can prove that we could have stopped someone from taking the money
if you had told us in time. If a good reason (such as a long trip or a hospital stay) kept
you from telling us, we will extend the time periods.
G. Telephone Number and Address: If you believe your card or PIN has been lost
or stolen or that an unauthorized transfer from your account has occurred or may
occur, call Royal at 715-833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911, write Royal at PO Box 970,
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-0970, or email member_services@rcu.org.
IV. COMPUTELLER/ONLINE BANKING/BUSINESS ONLINE BANKING/BILL PAY/
BUSINESS BILL PAY
A. Account Access: For any authorized account, you may use your online
password to pay bills directly from your Checking Account to any vendor on your
authorized vendor list. For any authorized account, you may use your CompuTeller/
online banking/business online banking to:
1. Transfer funds between your Checking and Savings Account.
2. Obtain cash advances, if you have Kwik Cash line of credit available, to be
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ELECTRONIC "WHOLESALE CREDIT" TRANSACTIONS
(SUBJECT TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ARTICLE 4A)
To our business Members who have or may authorize electronic credit transactions on your
account.
Royal's Responsibilities:
Provisional Payment: Credit given by us to you with respect to an automated clearing
house credit entry is provisional until we receive final settlement for such entry through a
Federal Reserve Bank. If we do not receive such final settlement, you are hereby notified
and agree that we are entitled to a refund of the amount credited to you in connection with
such entry, and the party making payment to you via such entry (i.e., the originator of the
entry) shall not be deemed to have paid you in the amount of such entry.
Notice of Receipt of Entry: Under the operating rules of the National Automated Clearing
House Association, which are applicable to ACH transactions involving your account, we
are not required to give next day notice to you of receipt of an ACH item, and we will not
do SO. However, we will continue to notify you of the receipt of payments in the periodic
statements we provide to you.
Choice of Law: We may accept on your behalf payments to your account which have been
transmitted through one or more Automated Clearing Houses (ACH) and which are not
subject to the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and your rights and obligations with respect to
such payments shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the state
of Wisconsin, as provided in the operating rules of the National Automated Clearing House
Association, unless it has been otherwise specified in a separate agreement that the law of
some other state shall govern.
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PRIVACY POLICY
FACTS
WHAT DOES ROYAL CREDIT UNION
DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal
Why?
law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also
requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
The types of personal information we collect and share depends on the product or
service you have with us. This information can include:
Social Security number and income
What?
Account balance and transaction history
Credit history and credit scores
When you are no longer our Member, we continue to share your information as
described in this notice.
All financial companies need to share members' personal information to run their
How?
everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies
can share their members' personal information; the reasons Royal chooses to
share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
Reasons we can share your personal information
Does Share?
Can you limit this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes-
Such as to process your transactions, maintain your
Yes
No
account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations,
or report to credit bureaus
For our marketing purposes-
Yes
No
To offer our products and services to you
For joint marketing with other financial companies
Yes
No
For our affiliates' everyday business purposes-
Yes
No
Information about your transactions and experiences
For our affiliates' everyday business purposes-
No
We don't share
Information about your creditworthiness
For nonaffiliates to market to you
No
We don't share
Questions
Call 1-800-341-9911 or 715-833-8111; send us an email at member_services@rcu.org or
write to us at: Royal Credit Union, PO Box 970, Eau Claire, WI 54702-0970
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PRIVACY POLICY (CONT.)
What we do
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use,
How does Royal protect my personal
information?
we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures
include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
We collect your personal information, for example, when you
Open an account
Apply for loan
How does Royal collect my personal
Use your credit or debit card
information?
Pay your bills
Make deposits to or withdrawal from your accounts
We also collect your personal information from others, including credit
bureaus or other companies.
Federal law gives you the right to limit only
Sharing for affiliates' everyday business purposes-information
about your creditworthiness
Why can't I limit all sharing?
Affiliates from using your information to market to you
Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to
limit sharing.
Definitions
Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be
Affiliates
financial and nonfinancial companies.
Royal does not share withour affiliates.
Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be
financial and nonfinancial companies.
Nonaffiliates
Royal does not share with nonaffiliates SO they can
market to you, except for our joint marketing arrangements.
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that
Joint Marketing
together market financial products or services to you.
Our joint marketing partners include financial service providers.
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ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER
Please review this provision carefully: It affects your legal rights. Arbitration of a dispute will result in the loss of any right to go to court to assert or defend your rights, have
a jury decide the claim or dispute, or participate in a class action lawsuit related to the claim arbitrated. Other rights that you would have if you went to court may also not be
available in arbitration.
NOTICE: THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS PROVISIONS FOR BINDING (MANDATORY) ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND JURY
TRIAL WAIVER. Upon the election of either you or us, any claim or dispute will be resolved by BINDING ARBITRATION as set forth below. In
arbitration, a dispute is resolved by an arbitrator instead of a judge or jury. Arbitration procedures are simpler than court procedures, but many
procedures permitted in court are limited or not available in arbitration.
This Arbitration Agreement, Class Action Waiver, and Jury Trial Waiver (this "Agreement") provides you with the right to opt out of this Agreement as set forth below. Should
you decide not to opt out of this Agreement and you continue to be a Member at Royal, you will have agreed to this Agreement.
1. Arbitration Procedures.
A.
Electing Arbitration. Except if you opt out as provided below, you or we may elect to arbitrate any claim or dispute between you and us arising from or related in any way to these
Disclosures or any account, product, or service you have or have had with us. This arbitration provision applies regardless of whether the claim or dispute is based in contract, tort, or
otherwise. If arbitration is elected, any claim or dispute will be resolved by individual (not class-wide) binding arbitration instead of a lawsuit or other resolution in court. This arbitration
provision does not apply to any individual action brought in small claims court (or your state court equivalent). Any arbitration hearing will be within 50 miles of your residence at the
time the arbitration is commenced, unless otherwise mutually agreed. If a hearing is necessary as determined by the arbitrator, it may be conducted by telephone or by video, if the
parties have such capabilities.
B. Arbitration Costs. We will reimburse the amount of filing, case management, administration, and arbitrator fees you are required to pay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we will not
reimburse you for any fees if the arbitrator determines that your claim or dispute was frivolous or baseless. Each party will be responsible for its own fees, including attorneys' fees in
any arbitration, except that the arbitrator is permitted to award attorneys' fees to the prevailing party under applicable law or agreement.
C. Arbitrators and Arbitration Rules. The party electing arbitration must choose between one of two organizations: the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"); or Judicial
Arbitration and Mediation Services ("JAMS"). The rules and codes of procedure of the chosen organization in effect when arbitration is elected will apply. Arbitration will be conducted
by a single arbitrator. The arbitrator will be bound by the terms of this Agreement and will be a retired judge or attorney with experience in financial institutions.
D. Effect of Arbitration Award. The arbitrator's decision and award will be final and binding on all parties, except for any right to appeal provided by the Federal Arbitration Act, and
may be entered in any court, state or federal, having jurisdiction. Any relief available in a court of law can be awarded by the arbitrator.
2. Federal Arbitration Act. This agreement is considered a transaction in interstate commerce. As such, the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the US Code) governs the interpretation and
enforcement of this arbitration provision. Any issue concerning the validity or enforcement of this arbitration provision, or whether it applies to any specific claim or dispute will be determined
by the arbitrator.
3. CLASS ACTION WAIVER. Unless prohibited by applicable law, arbitration will be solely brought in your individual capacity and be solely between you and us. Neither you
nor we have the right to participate in a class action in court or arbitration, either as a class representative or class member. No arbitration between you and us may be joined
or consolidated with any other arbitration. Under no circumstances shall there be any class action in arbitration. You and Royal acknowledge the Class Action Waiver is
material and essential to the arbitration of any claims or disputes and is non-severable from this arbitration provision. If the Class Action Waiver is limited, voided or found
unenforceable, then this arbitration provision (except for this sentence) shall be null and void with respect to such proceeding, subject to the right to appeal the limitation or
invalidation of the Class Action Waiver.
4. JURY TRIAL WAIVER. Whether any controversy is arbitrated or resolved by a court, you and Royal voluntarily and knowingly waive any right to a jury trial with respect to
such controversy to the fullest extent allowed by law.
5. General.
A. Severability; Survival. Except as provided in the Class Action Waiver above, if any term of this Agreement is found unenforceable for any reason, it shall be severed and the
remaining terms shall be enforced without regard to the invalid or unenforceable provisions. This Agreement shall survive termination of these Disclosures.
B. Available Relief. This Agreement does not preclude you from informing any federal, state or local agency or entity of your dispute. Such agency or entity may be able to seek relief
on your behalf. Nothing in this Agreement limits your or our right, whether before, during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding, to exercise any self-help remedies, such
as set-off, or repossession and sale of collateral, or to obtain injunctive relief or interpleader relief. The exercise of these rights will not constitute a waiver of the right to submit any
dispute to arbitration.
C. Exclusion. To remove any doubt, this Agreement does not apply to: (i) any consumer credit transaction secured by a dwelling (including a home equity line of credit secured by
your principal dwelling); or (ii) to any consumer credit obtained while you were a covered borrower as defined by the Military Lending Act.
6. RIGHT TO OPT OUT. YOU MAY OPT OUT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER BY SENDING A WRITTEN REQUEST TO
US AT ROYAL CREDIT UNION, ATTN: Deposit Operations, P.O. BOX 970, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54702. YOUR WRITTEN NOTICE MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, ACCOUNT
NUMBER, AND INDICATE YOUR CHOICE TO OPT OUT OF THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER. NOTICE MUST BE RECEIVED
WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THIS AGREEMENT WAS DELIVERED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU. IF YOU FAIL TO OPT OUT WITHIN THIS SIXTY (60) DAY
PERIOD, YOU WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE PROVIDED YOUR CONSENT TO THE RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS OR DISPUTES THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION. OPTING OUT
OF ARBITRATION WILL NOT TERMINATE OR EFFECT ANY OTHER RIGHTS YOU OR WE HAVE UNDER THESE DISCLOSURES. IF YOU OPT OUT, YOU MUST OPT OUT OF ALL
TERMS OF THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER. YOU MAY NOT OPT OUT OF ONLY CERTAIN TERMS.
7. IMPORTANT NOTICE. IF EITHER YOU OR WE ELECT TO RESOLVE A PARTICULAR CLAIM THROUGH ARBITRATION, YOU WILL GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO GO TO COURT TO
ASSERT OR DEFEND YOUR RIGHTS OR HAVE A JURY DECIDE THE CLAIM. ALSO, YOUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM US AND TO APPEAL IS MORE LIMITED IN
AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING THAN IN A LAWSUIT. OTHER RIGHTS THAT YOU WOULD HAVE IF YOU WENT TO COURT MAY ALSO NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ARBITRATION.
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TRUTH IN SAVINGS DISCLOSURE
(Except as specifically described, the following disclosures apply to all accounts.)
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTIONS
Specific rates are enclosed on inserted rate sheets that may change from time to time.
(More detailed information is available upon request)
Current rates on all savings instruments are always available by calling 715-833-8168.
PRIMARY SAVINGS AND OTHER SECONDARY SAVINGS:
1. Services Information
Description of Account: This is the primary credit union "Savings" Account. You must
In order to receive any services from Royal, the Member must open a Primary Savings
execute a Membership Agreement and maintain a $5 balance in a primary share account
Account and maintain a $5 minimum balance. Though a Member must maintain a
for membership in the credit union, allowing you to vote at the annual meeting, if all voting
minimum of $5 in their Primary Savings Account, we will assess a monthly fee to
requirements are met, and to obtain other credit union benefits and services. Secondary
Members age 18+ with Savings or Checking Accounts of $25 or less, inactive for six
Savings can be established to meet the Member's needs for separate Savings Accounts.
months or more, and with no other active services on that account.
This includes Real Estate Escrow accounts. The Escrow accounts have restrictions for
withdrawals for other than tax or insurance purposes.
2. Balance Information
The minimum balance required to open each account is set forth in these Disclosures.
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly
The minimum monthly balance required to avoid a service fee is set forth in these
Dividends Credited:
Monthly
Disclosures. Dividends are calculated by the daily balance method that applies a daily
Minimum Opening Balance:
$5 for Primary Savings and $0 for any
periodic rate to the principal in the account each day.
other Secondary Savings
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$5 for Primary Savings and $0 for any
3. Nature of the Dividend
other Secondary Savings
Dividends are paid from current income and available earnings after required transfers
Balance Computation Method:
Daily
to reserves at the end of the dividend period. The dividend rate and annual percentage
Account Limitations:
Account Transaction Limitations Apply
yield are the prospective rates and yields that Royal anticipates paying for the applicable
Fees:
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
dividend period. The annual percentage yield assumes all dividends remain and are not
withdrawn from the account.
MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT:
4. Rate Information
Description of Account: Our Money Market Account, with a minimum balance, offers you
See Royal's rate card, visit rcu.org, or call 715-833-8168 to find the dividend rate and
premium rates and convenient withdrawal privileges. The account is limited to a maximum of
annual percentage yield on your accounts. All accounts are considered variable rate
six withdrawals per month without your physical presence at a branch. This includes but is
accounts except the share certificate accounts and the fixed IRA accounts that are
not limited to transactions by means of online banking/business online banking, CompuTeller,
contractually fixed rates. The dividend rate and annual percentage yield may change
check, preauthorized payments to a third party, telephoning Member Service, or by automatic
at any time on the variable rate accounts as determined by the Board of Directors. The
transfer due to insufficient funds. Over-the-counter transactions are unlimited.
annual percentage yield assumes all dividends remain and is not withdrawn from the
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly
account.
Dividends Credited:
Monthly
5. Compounding and Crediting
Minimum Opening Balance:
$10,000
Dividends will be compounded and credited as set forth in the account description
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$10,000
portion of this packet. The dividend period for all accounts is monthly beginning on the
Balance Computation Method:
Daily
first calendar day of the month and ending on the last calendar day of the month. The
Account Limitations:
Limitations do apply as detailed in the
exceptions to this are the share certificates and the fixed IRAs, which are detailed below.
disclosure. There is a minimum deposit of
6. Account Limitations
$100 and a minimum check amount of $250.
In compliance with Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board, you are limited to
Tiered dividend rates are paid on the entire
six transactions per month from each of your savings or Money Market accounts
daily collected balance of your account. The
without your physical presence at a branch or ATM. This includes but is not limited to
balance tiers are:
transactions by means of online banking/business online banking, CompuTeller, check,
$.01-$9,999.99; $10,000-$24,999.99;
preauthorized payments to a third party, telephoning Member Service, or by automatic
$25,000-$99,999.99; $100,000 and over.
transfer due to insufficient funds.
Account Transaction Limitations Apply
Fees:
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
For Federal Reserve bank reporting purposes, this account consists of a transaction
category and a savings category. Royal may periodically transfer funds not routinely
needed to pay debits between these two categories. If your account is one on which
Share certificates (BOTH REGULAR AND MINI JUMBO):
dividends are paid, your dividend calculation will remain the same. Otherwise, the
Description of Account: Share certificate accounts offer a preferred rate in exchange
savings category will be non-interest or non-dividend bearing and will be governed
for your commitment to leave funds on deposit for a set period of time. Early withdrawals
by the rules governing our other savings accounts indicated within the "Your Ability to
are subject to dividend penalty. Generally, we offer share certificates with maturates of
Withdraw Funds at Royal Credit Union" section of this disclosure. This process will be
three, four, six, eight, twelve, eighteen, thirty, forty eight, and seventy two months. We
invisible to you and will not affect your available balance, the dividends you may earn,
may offer a premium rate if the deposit is $50,000 (Mini Jumbo Share certificate) or more.
NCUA insurance protection, your monthly or quarterly statement, or any other features
All rates disclosed are assuming that the dividends earned are left in the investment and
of this account. This process does not count toward the maximum of six Regulation D
compounded. Withdrawal of the earned dividends will reduce future earnings.
transactions per month.
Royal may close your savings and/or checking account if that account is charged
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly on all new share certificates.
Dividends Credited:
with an excessive number of NSFs. If, at the time of closure, your account contains a
Monthly on all new share certificates.
negative balance, the closure and the negative balance will be reported to a national
Minimum Opening Balance:
$0
credit reporting agency. If any of your accounts have a negative balance for an extended
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$0
period, the account will be closed and the negative balance will be reported to a national
Balance Computation Method:
Daily
Account Limitations:
credit reporting agency.
Early withdrawal penalty will be applied.
Penalties for share certificates one year or
Provisional credit is given for items cashed or deposited at Royal. If the item is returned
less equivalent of 90 days dividends; greater
unpaid for any reason, we have the right to reserve the provisional credit and you agree
than one year up to and including three years
to reimburse us for the item. We reserve the right to automatically send the item to the
equivalent of 180 days dividends; greater than
paying bank a second time. If we do so, we will not charge your account for the amount
three years equivalent of one year's dividends.
of the item or the fee. You agree to waive the notice of right of chargeback and authorize
Automatically renewable share certificates will
re-presentment of the item without being given to you. A fee may be charged for such
be automatically extended for successive, like
returned item each time an item is returned, see "Service Fees" Disclosure.
maturity periods unless:
7. Accrual of Dividends
a) Upon or within ten days after such original or
Dividends will begin to accrue on the cash and non-cash deposits (e.g., checks) on the
extended maturity date, this share certificate is
business day you make the deposit to your account. If you close your account before
surrendered and presented for payment;
accrued dividends are credited, accrued dividends will be paid.
8. National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund
b) The credit union elects not to extend such
All Member accounts in Royal are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share
maturity, in which case the share certificate
Insurance Fund to at least $250,000.
amount and any dividend will be paid to the
depositor. Expiring share certificate; upon
9. Bonus (WRI Clients Only)
maturity the share certificate amount and
WRI clients are eligible for a $50 bonus upon the completion of financial training. Coupon
any dividend will be paid to the depositor by
code required to obtain bonus. Immediately upon presentation of the coupon code,
transferring the amount into the Member's
online or in person, the $50 will be deposited into your account. There is no minimum
Primary Savings Account.
balance required to obtain bonus.
Fees:
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
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TRUTH IN SAVINGS DISCLOSURE (CONT.)
EASY SAVE INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (IRA):
SMART CHECKING PLUS:
Description of Account: IRAs are savings investments setup for the purpose of
Description of Account: This account offers you the convenience of withdrawing funds
accumulating funds for retirement. All IRAs are regulated by the Internal Revenue
by checks or other remote means.
Service. This investment has no term and can be added to periodically for the purpose of
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly
accumulating funds to put into a fixed IRA. (Special rates and other terms apply.)
Dividends Credited:
Monthly
Minimum Opening Balance:
$700
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly
Dividends Credited:
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$700
Monthly
Balance Computation Method:
Daily
Minimum Opening Balance:
$5
Account Limitations:
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$5
Limitations do apply to this account. A
minimum balance of $700 must be
Balance Computation Method:
Daily
maintained in the account or there will be a
Account Limitations:
Minimum payroll deposit amount is $5.
fee for the month that your balance falls
Also IRS regulations apply. This investment
below the minimum. The fee will be on
option is not available for Sep IRA's.
Fees:
the last day of the month.
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
Fees:
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
FIXED RATE INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (IRA)
SMART START CHECKING:
INCLUDING ROTH AND SEP:
Description of Account: This account offers you the convenience of withdrawing funds
Description of Account: IRAs are savings investments set up for the purpose of
by checks or other remote means.
accumulating funds for retirement. All IRAs are regulated by the Internal Revenue Service.
Dividends Compounded:
None
The investments are in share certificate instruments. (Special rates and other terms apply
Dividends Credited:
None
to these accounts.)
Minimum Opening Balance:
$0
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$0
Dividends Credited:
Monthly
Balance Computation Method:
None
Minimum Opening Balance:
$0
Account Limitations:
None
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$0
Fees:
No Checking fees associated with this account.
Balance Computation Method:
Daily
Transaction and access to ATM may be
Account Limitations:
Early withdrawal penalties will be the same as
charged as detailed in the "Service Fees"
the penalties disclosed under the share
Disclosure
certificate section plus any penalties imposed
by the IRS.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) CHECKING:
Fees:
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
Description of Account: HSAs are savings investments set up for the purpose of
accumulating funds for paying for qualified medical expenses of the account holder and
FIXED RATE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) SHARE CERTIFICATE:
their dependents when they are covered by a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). This
Description of Account: HSAs are savings investments set up for the purpose of
account offers you the convenience of withdrawing funds by check or ATM/Debit Card.
accumulating funds for paying for qualified medical expenses of the account holder and
All HSAs are regulated by the Internal Revenue Service. (Special rates and terms apply to
their dependents when they are covered by a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The
these accounts.)
investments are in a share certificate instrument. (Special rates and terms apply to these
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly
accounts.)
Dividends Credited:
Monthly
Minimum Opening Balance:
$0
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly
Minimum Average
Dividends Credited:
Monthly
Monthly Balance:
$0
Minimum Opening Balance:
$0
Balance Computation:
Daily
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$0
Account Limitations:
Tiered dividend rates are paid on the entire
Balance Computation Method:
Daily
daily collected balance of your account. The
Account Limitations:
Early withdrawal penalties will be the same as
balance tiers are: $0 to $999.99; $1,000 to
the penalties disclosed under the share
$4,999.99; $5,000 to $9,999.99; and $10,000
certificate section.
or more.
Fees:
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
Fees:
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
VARIABLE RATE INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (IRA)
INCLUDING ROTH AND SEP:
Description of Account: IRAs are savings investments set up for the purpose of
accumulating funds for retirement. All IRAs are regulated by the Internal Revenue Service.
The investments are two-year variable rate share certificate instruments. (Special rates and
other terms apply to these accounts.)
Dividends Compounded:
Monthly
Dividends Credited:
Monthly
Minimum Opening Balance:
$5
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$5
Balance Computation Method:
Daily
Account Limitations:
Minimum payroll deposit amount is $5. An
early withdrawal penalty equal to 180 days
dividends will be accessed on the amount
of the withdrawal if the account holder is
under 591/2 years old, plus any penalties
imposed by the IRS.
Fees:
See "Service Fees" Disclosure
SMART CHECKING:
Description of Account: This account offers you the convenience of withdrawing funds
by checks or other remote means.
Dividends Compounded:
None
Dividends Credited:
None
Minimum Opening Balance:
$0
Minimum Monthly Balance:
$0
Balance Computation Method:
None
Account Limitations:
None
Fees:
No Checking fees associated with this
account. Transaction and access to ATM may
be charged as detailed in the "Service
Fees" Disclosure.
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ROYAL FUNDS TRANSFER NOTICE
Royal will transfer (a "funds transfer") as shown on the payment order. See "Service Fees"
Disclosure. Other financial institutions involved in the funds transfer may impose additional
fees.
We will not be liable to you if we do not act upon or delay acting upon any funds transfer
order if any of the following circumstances occur:
Legal order
Emergency situation
Interruption of communication
Equipment failure
War
Other circumstances beyond our control
Potential violation of any government regulation
Fedwire is the wire transfer system of U.S. Federal Reserve Banks. We or other financial
institutions involved may use Fedwire to make the funds transfer. If any part of the funds
transfer is carried by Fedwire, your rights and obligations regarding the funds transfer are
governed by Regulation J of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Your funds transfer may be
carried by means other than Fedwire.
If you provide us with both the name and account number of the person you wish to receive
the funds, be aware that we may process the funds transfer based on the account number
alone. This could occur even if that account number identifies a person other than the
one you named. Similarly, if you provide the name and number of the receiving financial
institution (including any intermediaries), we may process the funds transfer based on the
financial institution's number alone, even if it is an institution different from the one you
named. If the correct person does not receive payment, you are still obligated to pay us the
amount of your funds transfer order. Additional charges may apply regardless of whether
the wire is accepted or returned. Royal will not be held liable for these charges.
If we receive your funds transfer order after our cutoff time, we will process your order the
next business day. Our cutoff times are generally 11:00 AM for international wires and
2:00 PM for domestic wires. We reserve the right to reject funds transfer orders with no
liability to you and with no obligation to pay you interest for the period before you receive
notification. We may require funds be collected from the drawer's financial institution prior
to initiating the funds transfer. We also reserve the right to require additional information
about the funds transfer, including the purpose for sending it. If your funds transfer order is
rejected, we will notify you orally or in writing.
Once we have received your funds transfer order you no longer have the right to change or
cancel it. We may make a reasonable effort to accommodate your request, but we are not
liable to you for failures to make changes or cancel the order. You agree to pay any costs or
losses we incur in our attempt to change or cancel your funds transfer order.
Funds transfer orders will be listed on your normal periodic statement. To do so, you must
notify us immediately if you think there is an error. You need to send us a written statement
of facts no later than 14 days after the date you receive the first statement on which the
error appears.
If you are requesting a funds transfer to be sent outside the United States, you understand
you do so at your own risk. Royal will not be liable for any reason if the funds are not
received or mis-applied during the funds transfer process.
Royal will not be liable for consequential damages in the event that loss is sustained
because it has failed to carry out instructions in a reasonable manner.
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VISA VARIABLE RATE CONSUMER CREDIT CARD DISCLOSURE
Keep This Notice for Future Use
6 (c) If you did not pay the previous monthly statement balance in full by the due
As used in this disclosure (the "Regulations"), "you" and "your" means natural persons, which
date shown on that statement, the interest rate as stated in Section 6 will be imposed
means each and all of those who applied for or received or who signed or used a card. "Card"
on the unpaid balance of credit purchases from the previous statement closing date
means each of your Visa credit cards issued by Royal or its predecessor. "We," "us," and "our"
and on credit purchases made during the current billing cycle from the transaction
mean Royal and "account" means your credit card account with us. These regulations apply to
date and will continue to accrue until the closing date of the billing cycle preceding the
cards issued to all natural persons unless otherwise stated.
date on which the entire new balance is paid in full.
1. Responsibility
The balance of credit purchases subject to finance fee is the average daily outstanding
If you applied for and received a Card from us, you and all other persons obligated for
unpaid balance, which is determined by dividing the sum of the daily balances during
the card agree to these Regulations. If more than one person is obligated on a card, their
the billing cycle by the number of days in the cycle. Each daily balance of credit
obligation shall be joint and several. Except for unauthorized use of a card, you agree to
purchases is determined by adding to the previous balance, new credit purchases
repay all debts and any finance fees, fees, and payment protection costs arising from use
posted on that date, and subtracting each payment and credit on the date of receipt,
of the Card on your account. For example, if you are a natural person, you agree to pay all
but excluding any unpaid finance fees, late, and any other fees.
amounts owed as a result of use of the card or your account by you, your spouse, and your
7. Other Fees (See "Service Fees" Disclosure or visit rcu.org)
minor children. You agree to pay all accounts owed as a result of use of the card or your
account by anyone else to whom you give the card or you authorize to use your account.
8. Security Interest
If the Wisconsin Consumer Act ("WCA") does not apply to the card or to your account, you
Each purchase and cash advance through your account is a loan by us to you in Wisconsin.
agree to pay to us all attorneys' fees incurred in collecting or attempting to collect amounts
You agree that the Wisconsin Consumer Act applies to all of these loans (the rate of finance
owed to us as a result of use of the card or your account. Your card may not be used for
fee and the penalties for violation of rate limitations will be governed by state law). If you
illegal transactions. We will terminate or withdraw any product or service if used in an illegal
give or have given us or the financial institution named on your card a security interest in
manner or for an illegal transaction. You agree to hold harmless and indemnify Royal and
personal or business property to secure all of your debts, these loans will also be secured
reimburse Royal for losses incurred as a result of using the card for any illegal transactions.
by that property (except clothing, household furnishings, and deposit accounts). These loans
will not be secured by any other property.
2. Credit Line
We will establish a credit line for you and advise you of its amount. You agree not to let the
9. Default: Termination
account balance exceed the credit line, but you remain responsible for payment even if it
You will be in default if you fail to make a payment, including a payment under paragraph
does. Any account balance in excess of the credit line is payable immediately. We reserve
2, on time, twice during any 12-month period. You will also be in default if your ability to
the right to increase or reduce your credit line from time to time without affecting your
repay us is materially reduced by bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings involving you, your
obligation to pay the account balance. All Cards remain our property; and if we request, you
death, or your failure to abide by these regulations. We have the right to demand immediate
must recover and surrender to us all cards we have issued on your account.
payment of your full account balance if you do not cure your default within 15 calendar days
after we send you a written notice of default. We have this right, without notice, if the default
3. Limitations of the Frequency and Dollar Amounts of Transfers
is your third within 12 months, and we notified you of the prior two and you cured those
For security reasons, there are limitations on the number and dollar amount of cash
defaults.
withdrawals you may make per day at an ATM or POS terminal. There also may be
limitations on the total number and dollar amount of Visa merchant purchases or Visa cash
Your privilege of using the card and the account shall expire on the date shown on the card
advances or Visa ATM withdrawals you may make each day.
provided, however, if the card is used after the termination date, you shall remain responsible
for any fees made after the expiration date. You may terminate your account relationship with
Royal reserves the right to make periodic risk assessments and to change your maximum
us at any time by surrendering to us all of your cards, but you will remain liable to us for full
daily limits without notice. We will not reduce your daily limits below $100 without giving you
payment of any balance of your account. We may revoke your card at any time without prior
prior notice.
notification and without affecting your obligation to pay the account balance.
Individual terminals or terminal operators may also have limits on the frequency of cash
In the event of past due payments, a past due penalty rate not to exceed 18% annual
withdrawals or deposits performed at their terminals.
percentage rate for the underlying and penalty rate shall be applied until the account is
4. Payment Protection Fees (for consumer use only)
brought current for six months.
If you are eligible and have elected to participate in one of our group payment protection
10. Monthly Payment
programs, a premium fee based on the balance shown on your monthly statement will be
Unless we are prevented by law or unless we believe that your account is uncollectible,
posted to your account as a miscellaneous fee during your statement period. If you wish
we will mail you a statement each month in which your account has a balance of $1 or
to cancel your payment protection coverage, you must notify us in writing. If your payment
more provided, however, that if more than one person is obligated for a card, we need
protection is stopped for one of the reasons listed in your Borrower Security Contract, you
only to mail a statement to one of said persons. The fact that we do not send a monthly
must re-enroll if you wish to have payment protection reinstated.
statement to each person obligated on a card shall not relieve any person to whom a
5. Promotional Visa Transfer Checks
monthly statement is not sent from liability on the account. This statement will show your
As part of a promotion, Royal cardholders may receive cash advance and/or balance
previous balance, current transactions on your account, amount available under your credit
transfer checks which may be used to access their Visa credit line. Under no circumstances
line, fees and finance fees, new balance and minimum payments due. Each month you
will Royal be liable for the payment or nonpayment of a post-dated check. If the account
must pay at least the minimum payment by the due date on the statement. You may pay
is delinquent or over the credit line when a check is presented for payment, the check will
more than the minimum payment; and if you pay the new balance in full, you may reduce
be returned non-sufficient funds (NSF). Royal cannot honor any check on an account that
or avoid additional finance fees unless you have a cash advance. Each minimum payment
has been closed. Checks will only be honored when they are drawn by the Primary or Joint
will be the greater of $25 or 2% of your new balance. A minimum payment is required for
Owner(s) of the account.
each statement period in which there is a debit balance in your account; and any additional
6. Finance Fee
amount paid, while reducing your balance, will not prepay any future minimum payments.
The interest will be set on a variable rate. We may increase or decrease the annual
Any past due minimum payment continues to be due immediately.
percentage rate beginning with the first billing cycle of the next calendar quarter and each
11. Preauthorized Payments
calendar quarter thereafter. Each date on which the rate may be changed by us is called
Upon your authorization, the preauthorized payments are to remain in full force and
"change date." The rate applicable to this card is based on an index. The annual percentage
effect until you cancel an online originated preauthorized payment using online banking/
rate shall equal the highest prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal "Money Rate"
business online banking, or provide Royal with a written request to terminate preauthorized
tables on the last date of publication in the calendar month preceding each change date plus
payments that were set up in writing. If you request to change your preauthorized payment,
a margin of 4.5 percentage points not to exceed the allowable usury ceiling. The minimum
the current preauthorization must first be cancelled and a new preauthorized payment
finance fee that will be imposed is $0.50. If we, on any change date, fail to increase the rate
request must be initiated.
in accordance with changes in the index, we will not carry over and add any portion of that
If a preauthorized payment is returned unpaid, the payment to the credit card account
increase to any adjustment made on subsequent change dates.
will be reversed. Refer to "Service Fees" Disclosure.
In addition, there is a past due penalty rate such that the sum of the underlying interest and
You further understand and agree that Royal shall not be responsible for any act or
this fee shall equal 18% per annum. It is applied in this fashion: should there be a failure
failure to act on their part, except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
to have the account current for two months, then the interest rate, not to exceed 18% shall
Furthermore, you agree to hold Royal harmless from any claims, liabilities, attorneys' fees,
be imposed two months from that date and shall continue for a period of six months during
and other costs and expenses of any and every kind and nature which may be incurred by
which there is no past due or payment less than called for in the note or agreement, in which
reason of their performance under the Credit Card Preauthorized Payment request.
event the penalty rate shall be removed and the underlying rate applied as long as you are
current.
12. Foreign Transactions
If your card is used to initiate a cross border transaction, the transaction amount may
6 (a) Cash advance and balance transfer finance fees accrue on the outstanding daily
be converted to US dollars using the exchange rate selected by Visa or Mastercard/
balance from the date of advance or transfer, through the date paid. The balance of
Cirrus from the range of rates available in wholesale currency markets for the applicable
cash advances subject to finance fee is the average daily outstanding unpaid balance,
central processing date, which rate may vary from the rate Visa or Mastercard/Cirrus itself
which is determined by dividing the sum of the daily balances during the billing cycle
receives, or the government-mandated rate in effect for the applicable central processing
by the number of days in the cycle. Each daily balance of cash advances is determined
date. The date of the conversion may differ from the transaction date and the posting
by adding any new cash advances as of the transaction date or the first day of the
date identified in the monthly statement for your account. All international transactions
billing cycle in which posted, whichever is later, to the previous balance excluding any
are charged up to two percent (2%) for the Visa International Service Assessment Fee or
unpaid finance fee, and subtracting each payment and credit on the date of receipt.
Mastercard Cross Border fee.
6 (b) If you paid the previous monthly balance in full by the due date shown on
13. Disputes
that statement, the interest rate as stated in Section 6 will be imposed on credit
We are not responsible for the refusal or failure of any merchant, bank, or automated
purchases you obtain through the use of your card that have not been paid by the due
equipment to honor or accept your card. Except as indicated in the Billing Rights Summary
date shown on the current statement on which the transaction is detailed.
below, we are not responsible for any goods or services you purchase with card credit and
The balance of credit purchases subject to finance fee is the average daily outstanding
you must resolve all disputes directly with the merchant. It is your responsibility to contact
unpaid balance, which is determined by dividing the sum of the daily balances during
the merchant to cancel all preauthorized, recurring, and unauthorized charges. Canceling
the billing cycle by the number of days in the cycle. Each daily balance of credit
the card will not stop charges posting to the account.
purchases is determined by adding to the previous balance, new credit purchases
posted on that date, and subtracting each payment as of the first day of the billing
cycle, each credit on the date of receipt, but excluding any unpaid finance, late, and
any other fees.
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VISA VARIABLE RATE CONSUMER CREDIT CARD DISCLOSURE (CONT.)
14. Use
YOUR BILLING RIGHTS
You authorize us to pay from your account all items reflecting purchases or cash advances
Keep This Notice for Future Use
made with the Card in spite of the absence of your signature on a draft or the lack of
This notice contains important information about your rights and our responsibilities under the
presentation of the card.
Fair Credit Billing Act.
Notify us at once at 1-800-853-0872 in the U.S. and 301-945-5785 (collect) out of the U.S.
What to Do If You Find a Mistake on Your Statement
of any loss, theft, disappearance or possible unauthorized use of your card. Notification
If you think there is an error on your statement, write to us at:
to us is given when steps have been taken as may be reasonably required in the ordinary
course of business to provide us with the pertinent information about the loss, theft, or
Royal Cardholder Services
possible unauthorized use of a credit card. Notification may be given, at your option, in
Attn: Disputes & Inquiries
person, by telephone at the numbers above, or in writing.
PO Box 970
If you furnish your card or Personal Identification Number (PIN) to another person; you shall
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4702
be deemed to have authorized all transactions that may be accomplished using the card or
PIN until you have given actual notice to Royal that further transactions are unauthorized.
In your letter, give us the following information:
You shall be obligated to pay Royal the amount of any money, property, or services
Account information: Your name and account number;
obtained by the authorized use of the Card or PIN to the extent that Royal is unable to
Dollar amount: The dollar amount of the suspected error;
charge such amounts to the account; and you hereby authorize Royal to charge the amount
Description of problem: If you think there is an error on your bill, describe what you believe is
of any such obligation to any other of your accounts at Royal. You shall at all times:
wrong and why you believe it is a mistake;
1.) Safely keep the card and PIN and not permit anyone else to use them;
2.) Not record the PIN on or near the Card or otherwise disclose or make it available to
You must contact us:
anyone else;
Within 60 days after the error appeared on your statement.
3.) Use the card, PIN, and terminals only as instructed and only for purposes authorized
At least 3 business days before an automated payment is scheduled, if you want to stop
by Royal;
payment on the amount you think is wrong.
Some terminal owners and or networks may impose additional transaction fees, which will
be indicated at that terminal.
You must notify us of any errors in writing. You can telephone us at 1-800-835-0872, but if you
do we are not required to investigate any potential errors and you may have to pay the amount
If you give your card number to a merchant to have on file, or for a recurring payment,
in question.
we may send account updates to that merchant. This includes, but is not limited to: new
expiration dates and new account/card numbers. If you wish to not have us send updates,
What Will Happen After We Receive Your Letter
you may request us not to do SO. Telephoning is the best way of doing this. Call us at 715-
When we recieve your letter, we must do two things:
833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911. If you cannot notify us by phone, you may notify Royal in
1. Within 30 days of receiving your letter, we must tell you that we received your letter. We will
person, or by writing us at:
also tell you if we have already corrected the error.
2. Within 90 days of receiving your letter, we must either correct the error or explain to you why
Credit Card Department
we believe the bill is correct.
Royal Credit Union
PO Box 970
While we investigate whether or not there has been an error:
Eau Claire, WI 54702-0970
We cannot try to collect any amount you question or report you as delinquent.
The charge in question may remain on your statement, and we may continue to charge you
15. Effect of and Changes in Regulations
interest on that amount.
These regulations are the contract that applies to all transactions on your account even
though the sales, cash advances, or credit slips you sign contain different terms. We may
While you do not have to pay the amount in question, you are responsible for the remainder
change these regulations from time to time by sending you advance written notice and your
of your balance.
use of the card or the account thereafter will indicate your agreement to those changes. To
We can apply any unpaid amount against your credit limit.
the extent the law permits, and we indicate in our notice, amendments will apply to existing
account balances as well as future transactions. Our delay in exercising or our failure to
After we finish our investigation, one of two things will happen
exercise any of our rights is not a waiver of those rights, and no waiver is valid unless it is
If we made a mistake: You will not have to pay the amount in question or any interest or other
in writing and signed by us. You authorize us to investigate your credit standing at any time
fees related to that amount.
and to disclose to others information relating to your credit standing.
If we do not believe there was a mistake: You will have to pay the amount in question, along
with applicable interest and fees. We will send you a statement of the amount you owe and
the date payment is due.
If you receive our explanation but still believe your bill is wrong, you must write to us within
10 days telling us that you still refuse to pay. If you do so, we cannot report you as delinquent
without also reporting that you are questioning your bill. We must also tell you the name of
anyone to whom we reported you as delinquent, and we must let those organizations know
when the matter has been settled between us. If we do not follow all of the rules above, you do
not have to pay the first $50 of the amount you question even if your bill is correct.
Your Rights If You Are Dissatisfied With Your Credit Card Purchases
If you are dissatisfied with the goods or services that you purchased with your credit card, and
you have tried in good faith to correct the problem with the merchant, you may have the right
not to pay the remaining amount due on the purchase.
To use this right, all of the following must be true:
(a) The purchase must have been made in your home state or within 100 miles of your current
mailing address, and the purchase price must have been more than $50;
(b) You must have used your credit card for the purchase. Purchases made with cash advances
from an ATM or with a check that accesses your credit card account do not qualify; and
(c) You must not yet have fully paid for the purchase.
If all of the criteria are met and you are still dissatisfied with the purchase, contact us in writing
at:
Royal Cardholder Services
Attn: Disputes & Inquiries
PO Box 970
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4702
While we investigate, the same rules apply to the disputed amount as discussed above. After
we finish our investigation, we will tell you our decision. At that point, if we think you owe an
amount and you do not pay, we may report you as delinquent.
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VISA VARIABLE RATE COMMERCIAL CREDIT CARD DISCLOSURE
Keep This Notice for Future Use
set-off and apply any portion of, or the entire amount of, such funds toward payment of the
As used in this disclosure (the "Regulations"), "you" and "your" means businesses and
outstanding indebtedness, and/or, we may exercise our right to refuse to allow withdrawal
organizations, which means each and all of those who applied for or received or who signed or
from such accounts to the full extent of the delinquent amount.
used a card. "Card" means each of your Visa credit cards issued by Royal or its predecessor.
7. Default: Termination
"We," "us," and "our" mean Royal and "account" means your credit card account with us. These
You will be in default if you fail to make a payment, including a payment under paragraph
regulations apply to cards issued to all businesses and organizations unless otherwise stated.
2, on time, twice during any 12-month period. You will also be in default if your ability to
1. Responsibility
repay us is materially reduced by bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings involving you, your
If you applied for and received a Card from us, you and all other persons obligated for
death, or your failure to abide by these regulations. We have the right to demand immediate
the card agree to these Regulations. If more than one person is obligated on a card, their
payment of your full account balance, exercise our right to set-off, and/or commence legal
obligation shall be joint and several. Except for unauthorized use of a card, you agree to
action if you are in default, and after complying with any notice requirements mandated by
repay all debts and any finance fees, fees, and insurance premiums arising from use of
law.
the Card on your account. For example, if you are a natural person, you agree to pay all
Your privilege of using the card and the account shall expire on the date shown on the card
amounts owed as a result of use of the card or your account by you, your spouse, and your
provided, however, if the card is used after the termination date, you shall remain responsible
minor children. You agree to pay all accounts owed as a result of use of the card or your
for any fees made after the expiration date. You may terminate your account relationship with
account by anyone else to whom you give the card or you authorize to use your account. You
us at any time by surrendering to us all of your cards, but you will remain liable to us for full
agree to pay to us all attorneys' fees incurred in collecting or attempting to collect amounts
payment of any balance of your account. We may revoke your card at any time without prior
owed to us as a result of use of the card or your account. Your card may not be used for
notification and without affecting your obligation to pay the account balance.
illegal transactions. We will terminate or withdraw any product or service if used in an illegal
manner or for an illegal transaction. You agree to hold harmless and indemnify Royal and
In the event of past due payments, a past due penalty rate not to exceed 18% annual
reimburse Royal for losses incurred as a result of using the card for any illegal transactions.
percentage rate for the underlying and penalty rate shall be applied until the account is
brought current for six months.
2. Credit Line
We will establish a credit line for you and advise you of its amount. You agree not to let the
8. Monthly Payment
account balance exceed the credit line, but you remain responsible for payment even if it
Unless we are prevented by law or unless we believe that your account is uncollectible,
does. Any account balance in excess of the credit line is payable immediately. We reserve
we will mail you a statement each month in which your account has a balance of $1 or
the right to increase or reduce your credit line from time to time without affecting your
more provided, however, that if more than one person is obligated for a card, we need
obligation to pay the account balance. All Cards remain our property; and if we request, you
only to mail a statement to one of said persons. The fact that we do not send a monthly
must recover and surrender to us all cards we have issued on your account.
statement to each person obligated on a card shall not relieve any person to whom a
monthly statement is not sent from liability on the account. This statement will show your
3. Limitations of the Frequency and Dollar Amounts of Transfers
previous balance, current transactions on your account, amount available under your credit
For security reasons, there are limitations on the number and dollar amount of cash
line, fees and finance fees, new balance and minimum payments due. Each month you
withdrawals you may make per day at an ATM or POS terminal. There also may be
must pay at least the minimum payment within 25 days after the statement closing date.
limitations on the total number and dollar amount of Visa merchant purchases or Visa cash
You may, of course, pay more than the minimum payment; and if you pay the new balance
advances or Visa ATM withdrawals you may make each day.
in full, you may reduce or avoid additional finance fees unless you have a cash advance.
Royal reserves the right to make periodic risk assessments and to change your maximum
Each minimum payment will be the greater of $10 or 3% of your new balance. A minimum
daily limits without notice. We will not reduce your daily limits below $100 without giving you
payment is required for each statement period in which there is a debit balance in your
prior notice.
account; and any additional amount paid, while reducing your balance, will not prepay
Individual terminals or terminal operators may also have limits on the frequency of cash
any future minimum payments. Any past due minimum payment continues to be due
withdrawals or deposits performed at their terminals.
immediately.
4. Finance Fee
9. Preauthorized Payments
The interest will be set on a variable rate. We may increase or decrease the annual
Upon your authorization, the preauthorized payments are to remain in full force and
percentage rate beginning with the first billing cycle of the next calendar quarter and each
effect until you cancel an online originated preauthorized payment using online banking/
calendar quarter thereafter. Each date on which the rate may be changed by us is called
business online banking, or provide Royal with a written request to terminate preauthorized
"change date." The rate applicable to this card is based on an index. The annual percentage
payments that were set up in writing. If you request to change your preauthorized payment,
rate shall equal the highest prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal "Money Rate"
the current preauthorization must first be cancelled and a new preauthorized payment
tables on the last date of publication in the calendar month preceding each change date plus
request must be initiated.
a margin of 4.5 percentage points. The calculation of annual percentage rate shall result
If a preauthorized payment is returned unpaid, the payment to the credit card account will
in a minimum rate of 8% and a maximum rate of the allowable usury ceiling. The minimum
be reversed. Refer to "Service Fees" Disclosure.
finance fee that will be imposed is $0.50. If we, on any change date, fail to increase the rate
You further understand and agree that Royal shall not be responsible for any act or
in accordance with changes in the index, we will not carry over and add any portion of that
failure to act on their part, except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
increase to any adjustment made on subsequent change dates.
Furthermore, you agree to hold Royal harmless from any claims, liabilities, attorneys' fees,
In addition, there is a past due penalty rate such that the sum of the underlying interest and
and other costs and expenses of any and every kind and nature which may be incurred by
this fee shall equal 18% per annum. It is applied in this fashion: should there be a failure to
reason of their performance under the Credit Card Preauthorized Payment request.
have the account current for two months, then the interest rate, not to exceed 18% shall be
10. Foreign Transactions
imposed and shall continue for a period of six months during which there is no past due or
If your card is used to initiate a cross border transaction, the transaction amount may
payment less than called for in the note or agreement, in which event the penalty rate shall
be converted to US dollars using the exchange rate selected by Visa or Mastercard/
be removed and the underlying rate applied as long as you are current.
Cirrus from the range of rates available in wholesale currency markets for the applicable
4 (a) Cash advance and balance transfer finance fees accrue on the outstanding daily
central processing date, which rate may vary from the rate Visa or Mastercard/Cirrus itself
balance from the date of advance or transfer, through the date paid. The balance of
receives, or the government-mandated rate in effect for the applicable central processing
cash advances subject to finance fee is the average daily outstanding unpaid balance,
date. The date of the conversion may differ from the transaction date and the posting
which is determined by dividing the sum of the daily balances during the billing cycle
date identified in the monthly statement for your account. All international transactions
by the number of days in the cycle. Each daily balance of cash advances is determined
are charged up to two percent (2%) for the Visa International Service Assessment Fee or
by adding any new cash advances as of the transaction date or the first day of the
Mastercard Cross Border fee.
billing cycle in which posted, whichever is later, to the previous balance excluding any
11. Disputes
unpaid finance fee, and subtracting each payment and credit on the date of receipt.
We are not responsible for the refusal or failure of any merchant, bank, or automated
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(b) The interest rate as stated in Section 4 (above) will be imposed on credit purchases of
equipment to honor or accept your card. Except as indicated in the Billing Rights Summary
goods and services that you obtain through the use of your card only if you elect not
below, we are not responsible for any goods or services you purchase with card credit and
to pay the entire new balance shown on your previous monthly statement within 25
you must resolve all disputes directly with the merchant. It is your responsibility to contact
days from the closing date of the statement. If you elect not to pay the entire new
the merchant to cancel all preauthorized, recurring, and unauthorized charges. Canceling
balance shown on your previous monthly statement within 25 days from the closing
the card will not stop charges posting to the account.
date of the statement, a finance fee will be imposed on the unpaid balance of credit
12. Use
purchases from the statement closing date and on credit purchases made during the
You authorize us to pay from your account all items reflecting purchases or cash advances
current billing cycle from the transaction date of each such credit purchase to the
made with the Card in spite of the absence of your signature on a draft or the lack of
account and will continue to accrue until the closing date of the billing cycle preceding
presentation of the card.
the date on which the entire new balance is paid in full.
Notify us at once at 1-800-853-0872 in the U.S. and 301-945-5785 (collect) out of the U.S.
The balance of credit purchases subject to finance fee is the average daily outstanding
of any loss, theft, disappearance or possible unauthorized use of your card. Notification
unpaid balance, which is determined by dividing the sum of the daily balances during
to us is given when steps have been taken as may be reasonably required in the ordinary
the billing cycle by the number of days in the cycle. Each daily balance of credit
course of business to provide us with the pertinent information about the loss, theft, or
purchases is determined by adding to the previous balance new credit purchases
possible unauthorized use of a credit card. Notification may be given, at your option, in
posted through that date if the previous balance was not paid in full within 25 days of
person, by telephone at the numbers above, or in writing.
the statement closing date, and subtracting each payment and credit on the date of
receipt, but excluding any unpaid finance fees.
If you furnish your card or Personal Identification Number (PIN) to another person; you shall
be deemed to have authorized all transactions that may be accomplished using the card or
5. Other Fees (See "Service Fees" Disclosure or visit rcu.org)
PIN until you have given actual notice to Royal that further transactions are unauthorized.
6. Security Interest
You shall be obligated to pay Royal the amount of any money, property, or services
Each purchase and cash advance through your account is a loan by us to you in Wisconsin.
obtained by the authorized use of the Card or PIN to the extent that Royal is unable to
If you give or have given us or the financial institution named on your card a security interest
charge such amounts to the account; and you hereby authorize Royal to charge the amount
in personal or business property to secure all of your debts, these loans will also be secured
of any such obligation to any other of your accounts at Royal. You shall at all times:
by that property (except clothing, household furnishings). These loans will not be secured
1.) Safely keep the card and PIN and not permit anyone else to use them;
by any other property. By using your card you are granting us a security interest and lien
in all your funds in your present and future Royal Credit Union deposit accounts, to the full
amount of your credit card indebtedness with us. Should you default under the terms of
these Regulations, we may, at our sole option and as permitted by law, exercise our right of
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VISA VARIABLE RATE COMMERCIAL CREDIT CARD DISCLOSURE (CONT.)
2.) Not record the PIN on or near the Card or otherwise disclose or make it
YOUR BILLING RIGHTS
available to anyone else;
3.) Use the card, PIN, and terminals only as instructed and only for purposes
Keep This Notice for Future Use
authorized by Royal;
This notice contains important information about your rights and our responsibilities under the
Fair Credit Billing Act.
Some terminal owners and or networks may impose additional transaction fees, which will
be indicated at that terminal.
In Case of Errors or Inquiries about Your Bill
If you think there is an error on your statement, write to us at:
If you give your card number to a merchant to have on file, or for a recurring payment,
we may send account updates to that merchant. This includes, but is not limited to: new
Royal Cardholder Services
expiration dates and new account/card numbers. If you wish to not have us send updates,
Attn: Disputes & Inquiries
you may request us not to do so. Telephoning is the best way of doing this. Call us at 715-
PO Box 970
833-8111 or 1-800-341-9911. If you cannot notify us by phone, you may notify Royal in
Eau Claire, WI 54702
person, or by writing us at:
In your letter, give us the following information:
Credit Card Department
Your name and account number;
Royal Credit Union
The dollar amount of the suspected error;
PO Box 970
Describe the error and explain, if you can, why you believe there is an error. If you need more
Eau Claire, WI 54702
information, describe the item you are unsure about;
13. Effect of and Changes in Regulations
Send a copy of the statement the disputed charge shows on.
These regulations are the contract that applies to all transactions on your account even
though the sales, cash advances, or credit slips you sign contain different terms. We may
We must hear from you no later than 60 days after we sent you the first bill on which the error
or problem appeared. You can telephone us at 1-800-835-0872 or write.
change these regulations from time to time by sending you advance written notice and your
use of the card or the account thereafter will indicate your agreement to those changes. To
If you have authorized us to pay your credit card bill automatically from your savings or
the extent the law permits, and we indicate in our notice, amendments will apply to existing
checking account, you can stop the payment on any amount you think is wrong. To stop the
payment your letter must reach us seven business days before the automatic payment is
account balances as well as future transactions. Our delay in exercising or our failure to
scheduled to occur.
exercise any of our rights is not a waiver of those rights, and no waiver is valid unless it is
in writing and signed by us. You authorize us to investigate your credit standing at any time
Your Rights and Responsibilities After We Receive Your Written Notice
and to disclose to others information relating to your credit standing.
We must acknowledge your letter within 30 days unless we have corrected the error by then.
Within 90 days, we must either correct the error or explain why we believe the bill is correct.
After we receive your letter, we cannot try to collect any amount you question or report you as
delinquent. We can continue to bill you for the amount you question, including finance fees, and
we can apply any unpaid amount against your credit limit. You do not have to pay any
questioned amount while we are investigating, but you are still obligated to pay the parts of your
bill that are not in question.
If we find that we made a mistake on your bill, you will not have to pay any finance fees related
to any questioned amount. If we didn't make a mistake, you may have to pay finance fees, and
you will have to make up any missed payments on the questioned amount. In either case, we
will send a statement of the amount you owe and the date that it is due. If you fail to pay the
amount that we think you owe, we will report you as delinquent. However, if our explanation
does not satisfy you and you write to us within ten days telling us that you still refuse to pay, we
must tell anyone we report you to that you have a question about your bill. We must also tell you
the name of anyone we reported you to. We must tell anyone we report you to that the matter
has been settled between us when it finally is.
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YOUR ABILITY TO WITHDRAW FUNDS AT ROYAL CREDIT UNION
Applies to transaction accounts
SPECIAL RULES FOR NEW ACCOUNTS
If you are a new Member, the following special rules will apply during the first 30 days your
DEPOSITS MADE IN PERSON AT ROYAL OFFICES
account is open.
Our policy is to make funds from your cash and check deposits available to you on the first
Funds from electronic direct deposits to your account will be available on the day we receive
business day after the day we receive your deposit. Electronic direct deposits will generally
the deposit. Funds from deposits of cash, wire transfers, and the deposits of cashier's,
be available on the day we receive the deposit. Once they are available, you can withdraw
certified, teller's, traveler's, and federal, state and local government checks will be available
the funds in cash and we will use the funds to pay checks that you have written.
on the first business day after the day of your deposit if the deposit meets certain conditions.
After we have made funds available to you and you have withdrawn the funds, you are still
For example, the checks must be payable to you.
responsible for checks you deposited that are returned to us unpaid for any reason.
Funds from all other check deposits will be available on the ninth business day after the day
If you make a deposit before the posted closing time of the office you are using, we will
of your deposit.
consider that day to be the date of deposit. However, for determining the availability of your
*This funds availability policy applies only to transaction accounts. For checks that are
deposits, every day is a business day, except Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays.
deposited to non-transaction accounts and primary Savings Account, longer holds may
DEPOSITS MADE THROUGH AN ATM
apply.
Royal's policy is to make available immediately up to $225 of your total funds deposited
daily through a terminal. The remaining funds will become available in compliance with
regulatory requirements. The balance of your deposited funds generally will be available the
second business day following the day of deposit.
After we have made funds available to you and you have withdrawn the funds, you are still
responsible for checks you deposit that are returned to us unpaid for any reason.
For determining the availability of your deposits made through a terminal, every day is
a business day except Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. If you make a deposit
through a terminal before 2:30 pm on a business day that we are open, we will consider that
day to be the day of your deposit. If you make a deposit through a terminal after 2:30 pm or
on a day we are not open, we consider that the deposit was made on the next business day
we are open.
DEPOSITS MADE THROUGH A NIGHT DEPOSITORY LOCATED AT A ROYAL OFFICE
Funds from your deposits made through a night depository are posted to your account by
the close of the business day we receive your deposit. At that time, in most cases you can
withdraw the funds in cash, and we will use the funds to pay checks that you have written.
After we have made funds available to you and you have withdrawn the funds, you are still
responsible for checks you deposit that are returned to us unpaid for any reason.
For determining the availability of your deposits through a night depository, every day is a
business day except Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. If you make a deposit before
8:00 am on a business day that we are open, we will consider that day to be the day of your
deposit. However, if you make a deposit after 8:00 am or on a day we are not open, we
consider that the deposit was made on the next business day we are open.
DEPOSITS MADE FOR ONLINE ACCOUNT ORIGINATION OR THROUGH BILL PAY/
BUSINESS BILL PAY
Funds from your deposits made through the ACH system or from your debit or credit card
for online account origination and inbound transfers through Bill Pay/Business Bill Pay
will be made available on the third business day after the deposit is received by Royal. At
that time, you can withdraw the funds for cash and we will use the funds to pay items that
have been submitted for payment from your account. Every day is a business day except
Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.
After we have made funds available to you and you have withdrawn the funds, you are still
responsible for deposits you have made that are returned to us as unpaid for any reason.
LONGER DELAYS MAY APPLY
In some cases, we will not make all of the funds that you deposit by check available to you
on the first business day after the day of your deposit. Depending on the type of check that
you deposit, funds may not be available until the second business day after the day of your
deposit. The first $225 of your deposits, however, may be available on the first business day.
If we are not going to make all of the funds from your deposit available on the first business
day, we will notify you at the time you make your deposit. We will also tell you when the
funds will be available. If your deposit is not made directly to one of our team members, or if
we decide to take this action after you have left the premises, we will mail you the notice by
the day after we receive your deposit.
If we cash a check for you that is drawn on another financial institution, we may withhold the
availability of a corresponding amount of funds that are already in your account. If withheld,
those funds would be available at the time funds from the check we cashed would have
been available if you had deposited it. For example, if we cash a $225 check for you, $225
of funds already in your account will not be available until the beginning of the third business
day after the day we cashed the check. We will not notify you, if we delay your ability to
withdraw funds for the reason described in this paragraph, and we will tell you when the
funds will be available.
If you will need the funds from a deposit right away, you should ask us when the funds will
be available.
In addition, funds you deposited by check may be delayed for a longer period under the
following circumstances:
We believe a check you deposit will not be paid.
You deposit checks totaling more than $5,525 on any one day.
You redeposit a check that has been returned unpaid.
You have overdrawn your account repeatedly in the last six months.
There is an emergency, such as failure of computer or communications
equipment.
We will notify you if we delay your ability to withdraw funds for any of these reasons, and we
will tell you when the funds will be available. They will generally be available no later than
the fourth business day after the day of your deposit.
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FRAUD ALERTS PROGRAM
Fraud Alert text messaging is available to notify you of suspected incidents of financial or
identify fraud.
By entering your mobile phone number(s) you are successfully opting into the Fraud Alerts
Program, (i) you acknowledge and represent to Royal that you are the authorized user
of the mobile phone(s), or have been granted permission by the authorized user of the
mobile phone(s) to opt in such mobile phone(s) in the service; (ii) you grant Royal express
permission to send text messages to any mobile phone number you have enrolled in the
Fraud Alerts Program through the mobile phone carrier for each enrolled mobile phone
number unless and until such permission is revoked in accordance with these terms and
conditions; and (iii) by opting in and granting such permission to Royal you are hereby
expressly requesting to receive such text messages even if the enrolled mobile number(s)
are on any federal, state, or other "Do Not Call List," and you agree that such text messages
shall not be in violation of any restrictions or requirements associated with any such "Do Not
Call List."
Fraud Text Alerts can be cancelled at any time by texting "STOP" to 23618 for your Debit
Card transactions or 37268 for your Credit Card transactions from your mobile phone.
You agree that your prior express consent to receive text alerts shall continue indefinitely
unless you comply with the method described in the above sentence for cancelling your
prior express consent. You agree that other methods or means attempted to revoke your
prior express consent (e.g. phone call to a Royal, a letter sent to a Royal address, an
email sent to a Royal email address, a conversation with or a voicemail message left with
a Royal team member, etc.) are not valid means for revoking your consent and will not be
recognized by Royal, and you hereby release Royal from any liability related to your efforts
to revoke your prior express consent by other methods or means.
If revoking your consent by texting "STOP" to 23618 for your Debit Card transactions
or 37268 for your Credit Card transactions, your text message must contain only the
word "STOP" without any additional words, spaces, or characters either before or after the
word "STOP." You hereby release Royal from any liability for your efforts to revoke your
permission via a text message that does not strictly comply with the terms stated in the first
sentence of this paragraph.
By opting into Fraud Text Alerts, you hereby grant Royal express permission (without
qualification) to respond to your cancellation request by texting "STOP" to 23618 for your
Debit Card transactions or 37268 for your Credit Card transactions with a confirmatory
text message in return that will (i) confirm receipt of your cancellation request as well as
(ii) indicate that you will no longer receive text alerts from Royal. Royal will reasonably
endeavor to send you a text message confirming your cancellation of text alerts in a timely
manner.
Royal does not charge a fee for Fraud Text Alerts. Check your mobile phone carrier plan
details to see what rates may apply. The number of text alerts you may receive depends on
the frequency and nature of your financial activity.
Royal reserves the right to change these terms or cancel the Fraud Text Alerts at any time.
Please check this Disclosure on a regular basis for changes. Your continued use of and
acceptance of text alerts after changes to the Disclosure are posted will mean that you
accept the modified terms.
In no event and under no cause of action, including negligence, shall Royal or its vendors or
their respective affiliates, officers, directors, customers, members, employees or authorized
agents (collectively, the "providers"), or your mobile phone carrier(s), be liable for any
damages, claims or losses incurred (including direct, compensatory, incidental, indirect,
special, consequential or exemplary damages), however caused and under any theory of
liability, arising from or in connection with text Alert services, and/or these terms, even if a
provider is advised of the possibility of such damages, claims or losses.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the providers shall not be liable to you or
any third party for: (i) your use of or inability to use the Fraud Text Alerts for any reason; (ii)
any inaccuracy, incompleteness or misinformation contained in any information provided
through the Fraud Text Alerts; (iii) unauthorized access to, or alteration or loss of, your
transmissions, data or other information that is collected, stored or sent in connection
with the Fraud Text Alerts; (iv) errors, system down time, network or system outages, file
corruption or service interruptions; or (v) any other use by you of the Fraud Text Alerts. In
addition, the providers shall not be liable if the Fraud Text Alerts cannot (or any part thereof)
cannot be provided or for any failure to perform any obligations contained in these terms
due to, directly or indirectly, the failure of any equipment, transmission or delivery problems,
or any industrial dispute, war, natural disaster, act of terrorism, explosion, act of god or any
other event beyond our control.
You can text "HELP" to 23618 for your Debit Card transactions or 37268 for your Credit
Card transactions for help or call Royal at 800-341-9911 for more information.
ROYAL
Your savings federally insured to $250,000
CREDIT
National Credit Union
UNION
800-341-9911
Administration, a U.S.
rcu.org
NCUA
Government Agency
842 10/01 (Rev. 07/20)
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