First service credit union mobile deposit funds availability

Mobile Check Deposit 

Have a check to deposit? Skip a trip to the branch and deposit your check right from your camera enabled smartphone! 

How do I get started: (view a tutorial here) 

  1. Download the ServU Credit Union mobile app from the Apple, Android or Kindle app stores. If you already have the app, make sure you complete any available updates. 
  2. Sign the back of your check and include the wording: “For Mobile Deposit Only ServU FCU” 
  3. Open the app and select “Check Deposit” 
  4. Review the Mobile Remote Deposit Services Agreement (first time users only) 
  5. Select the account you would like to deposit to:
    1.  iPhone users: scroll to the account you would like to deposit to and then click in the “Amount” box below. 
    2. Android users: scroll to the account you would like to deposit to, then click on it.
  6. Enter the amount of the check you would like to deposit 
  7. Follow the instructions to capture the images of the front and back of your check 

For most Mobile Check Deposits, funds will become available in your account after the file is processed by the Credit Union. Mobile Check Deposits are posted to member accounts twice per day. Funds could be deposited into your account the same day if your mobile check deposit is made prior to 3pm on a regular business day. If your mobile check deposit is made after 3pm, it will not be processed until after 8:30am the following business day. All checks are reviewed for accuracy and will not be processed on weekends or holidays. The back of the check must be signed and include the following statement: "For Mobile Deposit Only ServU FCU." All checks are subject to a hold at the discretion of the Credit Union. In this case, funds may show as deposited into your account, but the funds will not show as available. Members must qualify for this service.

Do I need to endorse my check?
Yes. Please sign the back of your check as normal and include the wording: "For Mobile Deposit Only ServU FCU." Check must be endorsed correctly to be processed. We are required by regulation to reject all checks that are not endorsed correctly.

What do I do with my check after depositing using Mobile Check Deposit?
Once you take the photo of your check, keep the original in a safe place for at least 30 days.

When will the funds be available? 
Funds will appear in your account after your "deposit" has been approved. Items received by 3:00 PM (Eastern), during regular business days will be processed by the end of the same business day. Mobile check deposits made after 3pm will not be processed until the following business day. Checks will not be processed on holidays or weekends. If a hold is placed, funds may show as deposited into your account, but the funds will not show as available.

What are the limits?
There are per check deposit limits, daily dollar amount limits, and 30-day rolling dollar amount limits. These limits are based on criteria such as type of account, services used at the credit union, and balance maintained at the credit union. We review accounts regularly and update limits accordingly.

How do I know my limit?
When you first register for Mobile Check Deposit, you will receive an email stating your per deposit limit, daily deposit limit and rolling 30-day deposit limit. Additionally, your per deposit limit will display in the Amount box that is filled in before you submit the image of the check. The limit displayed applies to individual checks, not your daily or 30 day rolling dollar amount limits. 

What happens if I have a check that exceeds my limit?
These items can be deposited at any ServU Credit Union branch.

Tips for taking a good photo: 
•    Take the photo in a well-lit area 
•    Place the check on a solid dark background
•    Keep the check within the view finder on the camera screen when taking your photos 
•    Make sure the entire check is visible and in focus before submitting your request 
•    Avoid having other objects in the frame such as other papers, pens, etc. 

ServU does not charge a fee for using Mobile Check Deposit, however your wireless carrier may charge data/text messaging fees. Some account types may not qualify for Mobile Check Deposit. These include business, organization, and association accounts, accounts with delinquent loans or negative balances, and minor accounts without teen share draft or teen debit cards. 
 


First service credit union mobile deposit funds availability

If you’re like most Americans, you already rely on your mobile phone for news, entertainment and communication. But is a safer and easier banking experience on that list?

While many of us have gotten used to the idea of using mobile or online banking to quickly check on our accounts, some “going to the branch” habits are hard to kick, including depositing checks. After all, you may think, I want that access to those funds in my account immediately. Or, maybe you have a rather large check and don’t feel secure depositing it using your phone.

With a mobile check deposit from Service Credit Union, you don’t have to worry about any of those things. Available securely in the Service CU mobile app on iOS or Android, mobile check deposit allows you to save time by depositing your checks remotely, no matter where you are or what time of day it is.

To get started with mobile check deposit, just follow the below steps:

  1. If you haven’t done so already, sign up for online banking and download the Service CU mobile app.
  2. Open the app and find the “Check Deposit” option at the bottom of your screen.
  3. Indorse the back of your check with your signature and either check the box stating “mobile deposit only,” or write it in.
  4. Follow the app’s instructions to take a photo of both sides of the check. Don’t worry, your phone will not store images of the check.

Check out the video below for a quick walkthrough on mobile check deposit. It’s fast, easy, safe, and secure!

*Must be 18 years old to deposit checks remotely. Members between the ages of 13 and 17 years old must have a parent/legal guardian accept the terms and conditions. Standard funds availability policy and other restrictions apply. Please see the terms of use agreement for additional details. Checks deposited in real-time are subject to Service Credit Union discretion. 

How soon are funds available after mobile deposit?

Unless a hold is placed, deposits on a business day before cutoff time will be processed that night and are generally available the next business day.

How long does FirstBank mobile deposit take?

Our policy is to make funds from your cash and check deposits, including check deposits made by Mobile Deposit, available to you on the first business day after the day we receive your deposit. Electronic direct deposits will be available on the day we receive the deposit.

Are mobile deposits available same day?

Funds will generally be made available the same day if deposited on a business day before 8:00 PM. The daily deposit limit is $5,000 per account. For peace of mind, you'll receive an email when you deposit the check AND when the funds are available in your account.

How do I use mobile deposit Service Credit Union?

If you haven't done so already, sign up for online banking and download the Service CU mobile app. Open the app and find the “Check Deposit” option at the bottom of your screen. Indorse the back of your check with your signature and either check the box stating “mobile deposit only,” or write it in.