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IS PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION DISCLOSED TO ACA?
5. IS PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION DISCLOSED TO ACA?
Answer
No, your financial information is not disclosed to ACA. You will manage your SDFCU account directly with SDFCU.
HOW DOES SDFCU COMMUNICATE DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
4. HOW DOES SDFCU COMMUNICATE DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Answer
After applying, SDFCU will update you via their secured messaging system within 3-5 business days.
WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH SDFCU?
3. WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH SDFCU?
Answer
The information that will be required includes:
- A current membership with ACA.
- Personal Information to include Name, Date of birth, Residential Address, and SSN/ITIN.
- Proof of residency is required if the primary identification does not have a current address. The following can be accepted:
- Utility Bill (gas, electric,...
AM I REQUIRED TO FUND MY ACCOUNT TO COMPLETE MY SDFCU APPLICATION?
2. AM I REQUIRED TO FUND MY ACCOUNT TO COMPLETE MY SDFCU APPLICATION?
Answer
No, there are three funding options available during the application process:
- Not Funding At This Time
- Credit Card (maximum of $500.00)
- Transfer from SDFCU or another financial institution
HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN SDFCU ACCOUNT?
1. HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN SDFCU ACCOUNT?
Answer
To apply for an SDFCU account, you must first be an ACA member and a US citizen.
A. EXISTING MEMBER OF ACA: To open an SDFCU account you must first become a member of SDFCU. Apply for membership and open your account...
ACA-Members/SDFCU Account: Description and FAQs
American Citizens Abroad (ACA) and the State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) have come together to provide ACA members with a US Banking solution. This was in response to problems that many overseas Americans have experienced with their US-based banking relationships. To open an SDFCU account you must come through...
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN SDFCU ACCOUNT?
- AM I REQUIRED TO FUND MY ACCOUNT TO COMPLETE MY SDFCU APPLICATION?
- WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH SDFCU?
- HOW DOES SDFCU COMMUNICATE DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
- IS PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION DISCLOSED TO ACA?
- CAN INDIVIDUALS LIVING ABROAD OPEN AN ACCOUNT AT SDFCU?
- CAN MY SPOUSE OR PARTNER OPEN AN ACCOUNT, OR BE A JOINT OWNER OF MY ACCOUNT?
- CAN I OPEN AN ACCOUNT FOR MY CHILDREN?
- WHAT SERVICES CAN I ACCESS WITH MY SDFCU ACCOUNT?
- CAN I USE SDFCU DIGITAL BANKING FROM OUTSIDE THE US?
- CAN I TRANSFER FUNDS FROM MY SDFCU ACCOUNT TO MY FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT?
- WILL MY SDFCU CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD BE ACCEPTED INTERNATIONALLY?
- CAN I HAVE NON-US DOLLAR ACCOUNTS WITH SDFCU?
- IS SDFCU CONSIDERED A FOREIGN OR US ACCOUNT FOR FATCA AND FBAR REPORTING?
- CAN I WORK WITH A FINANCIAL ADVISOR THROUGH SDFCU?
- CAN I OPEN AN IRA, ROTH IRA, OR 401(K) WITH SDFCU?
- CAN SDFCU HELP WITH FINANCING EDUCATION OR OTHER PERSONAL EXPENSES?
- CAN I GET A MORTGAGE FROM SDFCU TO BUY A PROPERTY? CAN THE PROPERTY BE OVERSEAS?
- DOES SDFCU REPORT TO THE US CREDIT BUREAUS? CAN I BUILD MY CREDIT?
- HOW WAS SDFCU FOUNDED?
- IS SDFCU MANAGED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE?
- HOW IS A CREDIT UNION DIFFERENT FROM A BANK?
- STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
- READY TO APPLY FOR AN SDFCU ACCOUNT? REMEMBER …..
How to Apply for SDFCU Membership as an ACA Member
As an added benefit for ACA members, you are eligible for membership* with State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU)! Please follow the steps below to apply for membership with SDFCU. You’ll need your home address, social security number, and driver’s license or identification card to complete your application.
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SDFCU Account
For US citizens living abroad, opening and maintaining a US bank account has been a BIG problem. Many US citizens still need and want US banking services to manage US based investments, receive their Social Security benefits, maintain US credit - the list goes on. ...