Whether it’s a passport or a REAL ID, we hope you have everything you need to breeze through airport security this summer. Once you arrive, what’s next? If you’re wondering why use your debit card, it’s simple. It makes spending easy wherever you are.
Keep scrolling to learn how you can take advantage of some of your debit card perks.
Need a new debit card?
- If you lost your debit card, stop by one of our branches and receive an instant-issue reissue in a matter of minutes.
- Lost your card and don’t have time to stop by a branch? Login to online + mobile banking and report your card lost or stolen in Card Management. Your card will be cancelled and a new one will arrive in the mail.
- Need a checking account? Free Checking gives you complete access to your money with no monthly charges or minimum balance requirements. Premier Checking lets you earn interest on your account.
More free ATMs across the country
If you’re traveling, you’re going to want to have a little cash on hand. Who knows when you’ll find a restaurant or shop that doesn’t accept card payments?
Don’t rely on the sketchy ATM in the corner of the strip mall for cash. You have access to more than 30,000 free ATMs nationwide as part of the CO-OP Network. Even if you’re not traveling, you can still access over 250 ATMs for free in the St. Louis area.
Everyone has different security needs for their debit card. Card Management in online + mobile banking lets you set up a custom experience tailored to your spending habits.
- Create a travel notification so you keep 100 percent access to your debit card while traveling.
- Set up custom spending alerts that go directly to your phone and tell you how much you’re spending and on what.
- Create spending controls so your can’t be used for certain transaction types.
Better budget control
If you’re trying to budget better, you might ask yourself, “why use your debit card?” Your debit card is directly tied to your checking account. Keep track of all of your transactions in online + mobile banking so you know exactly how much money you have in your account at all times.
Why use your debit card for digital payments?
When you’re traveling, you’re constantly on the move. The last thing you want to worry about is where your card is. With your Arsenal debit card, you don’t even need to bring it with you. Add your card to the top of your digital wallet using Apple Pay or Google Pay for easy payments. Just pull out your phone, open your digital wallet app and tap or wave your phone near the payment-enabled terminal.
Automatic savings
Looking to add a little bit extra to your savings account? With the Spend to Save program, each transaction you make with your Arsenal debit card gets rounded up to the nearest dollar and transferred back to your savings account. Why use your debit card without getting a little something extra back? It’s free to use and fast to sign up for with a quick live chat (bottom-right corner of your screen).
