Updated as of | Merger Completion Tracker: 100%

Welcome to CU1

As a member of Credit Union 1 (CU1), you have access to a wide variety of products and services, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to help you meet your financial goals.

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Consumer Loans
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You’re Invited: Merger Webinar for First Area Members

Credit Union 1 is proud to welcome members of First Area Credit Union. To ensure a seamless transition, our team will be hosting a free webinar for all First Area merger members that answer commonly asked questions on topics like setting up Digital Banking, making internal payments and transfers, Online Bill Pay, how to activate your debit card, and more. There will also be time to answer your specific questions.

Join us for the First Area Merger Member Webinar:

Monday, August 3 at 8:00am CT

High-Priority Items

Update Account and Routing Number

If you have any automatic debits or credits to your First Area Credit Union account, you will need to advise each business of your new Credit Union 1 account number and CU1’s Routing & Transit #: 271188081.

To find your account number in Digital Banking, log in and select the account tile. Your full 14 digit account number will appear at the top. The first 10 digits identify your account, and the last 4 digits are your account suffix, which identifies the account type. When setting up direct deposit, be sure to use the full 14 digit account number.
Register for Digital Banking

CU1's Digital and Mobile Banking is a seamless way to manage your accounts on your schedule. Pay bills, send money, track spending, manage your debit cards, monitor your credit, and more in Digital Banking. Register Here.

Watch a How-To video that details the steps to enroll in Digital Banking.
Enroll in eDocuments to Receive eStatements

Paper statement fees will be waived through October 31, 2026. If you are not enrolled in eDocuments after this date, you will be charged a $5.00 monthly statement fee. Set up eStatements by enrolling in eDocuments through Digital Banking.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to learn how to enroll in eDocuments.
Verify Payroll

Every effort was made to ensure payroll deposits and payroll distributions were converted properly. While there was no action required on your part for this transition, we recommend that you verify your payroll deposit and/or payroll distribution through Digital Banking with your first payroll.

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Activate your CU1 Debit Card

CU1 debit cards can be easily activated through Digital Banking. Simply log in and navigate to Debit Card Controls under the main Services menu. Or you can call (800) 992-3808 to active in a few simple steps.

Consumer Loans

Members who have a mortgage, home equity loan, or auto loan were converted to a matching or similar product in the CU1 system. The rate and term for each of these products will remain the same as originally contracted for the remaining term of the agreement.

Payment Changes

Several types of automatic payments—including internal transfers, recurring payments set up in Digital Banking, and external bill pay—did not carry over with the conversion. You will need to set up these payments again within CU1 Digital Banking.

If your loan payment was set up as an ACH (or a payment that makes a direct withdrawal from your bank account using your account number and routing number), any existing loan payments will clear. CU1 will do our best to clear transactions that use your First Area Credit Union account and routing number for up to six months. However, your First Area Credit Union account and routing number will no longer be valid after six months, and we recommend proactively updating everything to your new CU1 account and routing number as soon as possible to avoid the need for future changes.

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Auto Loans
If you currently have an Auto Loan, review your insurance policy to ensure it meets Credit Union 1’s Auto Insurance requirements.

Changes Coming Soon

October 31, 2026

Savings Only fee and Inactive fee waived until October 31.

January 31, 2027

First Area Credit Union’s routing number retires.

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Get the Most Out of Your CU1 Account

Now that the conversion is complete, you can take advantage of the features Credit Union 1 offers to make everyday banking simple and convenient. Learn more about these key features and how you can easily set them up today.