GCS Credit Union

Save on DIRECTV Service with a Credit Union Membership!

Credit union members can save $120 per year ($10 per month for the first 12 months) on new DIRECTV service when activated through Invest in America. In addition, you can also get a $40 rebate on new DIRECTV service.

DIRECTV is America's #1 satellite television provider offering access to over 285 all-digital channels and 160+ HD channels, including family programming, exclusive sports packages, local channels, music and award-winning movies. DIRECTV's exclusive offer for credit union members includes:

• FREE HBO, SHOWTIME, starz & Cinemax for 3 months
• FREE Upgrades - GENIE HD DVR & up to 3 DIRECTV CLIENTS*
• Save $10 per month for 2 years on Advanced Receiver Service with Auto Bill Pay
• $40 rebate from Invest In America
• No equipment to buy
• No start-up costs
• Free professional installation for up to 4 rooms
• Satellite music channels included
• 99% worry-free signal reliability**
• Local channels included***
• #1 in Customer Satisfaction

Click on the image above or visit the DIRECTV page at LoveMyCreditUnion.org for complete details about this exclusive offer for credit union members.

OFFER ENDS 2/6/2013 and is subject to change without notice. All DIRECTV offers require 24-month agreement. Terms & conditions apply. Credit card required (except in MA & PA). New approved customers only (lease required). Handling & delivery fee may apply. Applicable use tax adjustment may apply on the retail value of the installation. Programming/pricing may vary in certain markets. *Additional & Advanced Receiver fees apply, select models only. **Based on a national study of representative cities. ***Eligibility for local channels based on service address. Not all networks available in all markets.

Youth Services from GCS Credit Union

It’s never too early for young people to start thinking about their financial future. Putting aside just a few dollars each month could make all the difference when it comes to affording expenses like college tuition, school books, and student housing. 

Thanks to GCS Credit Union, young adults and kids can open savings accounts with just a few short and simple steps. As you will learn in this video, all it takes is a five-dollar deposit to open a savings account and sign up your child to be a Cub Club member.

If you open a savings account today, you will be investing in a bright financial future for your son or daughter. To learn more about the youth services available here at GCS Credit Union, call us today at (618) 219-8600.

A Look at the GCS Switch Kit

Many customers of big banks are beginning to discover the benefits of banking with a local credit union. From countless fees to impersonal customer service, the disadvantages of working with a big bank make it easy to see why there’s no better time than now to make the switch to a credit union. Here is a look at the switch kit offered here at GCS Credit Union:

Redirect Your Paycheck to its New Home

• If your paycheck or other monthly income is directly deposited into your bank account each month, you will need to contact your employer or respective financial contributor and provide him or her with your new GCS Credit Union account information. This includes your new account number and the GCS routing number. 

Manage Your Automatic Monthly Withdrawals

• In addition to payments coming in, payments going out can be easily transferred to your new checking account. You can facilitate these transfers using your GCS-issued debit card, automatic withdrawal, or online bill pay.

Secure Any Pending Payments from Your Old Account

• As a future member of O’Fallon’s GCS Credit Union, you will need to make sure that all of your outgoing checks or automatic bill pay statements have cleared before closing out your old bank account. This is an important step in making the switch, since it could affect your credit score and immediate financial future.

Wave Goodbye to Being a Customer and Say Hello to Being a Member

• Once all of the aforementioned steps have been completed, you can bid farewell to the days of excessive fees and impersonal banking. Instead of being a customer, you’ll be a member of your local credit union and will continuously reap the rewards of a more personal banking experience.

If you have further questions about making the switch to a credit union, contact your local GCS Credit Union branch today. You can find us in 3 cities within the greater O‘Fallon area. To set up a consultation at your nearest branch, call us today at (618) 219-8600.

It's Your Money – Keep More of it with TurboTax

Why spend more than you should to have someone else do your taxes for you? TurboTax® puts the power in your hands to keep more of your hard earned money, with the peace-of-mind of knowing you have experts in your corner every step of the way.

• TurboTax is customized to your situation, searching for the latest deductions and credits based on your job, family, and life so you know you’ll get every penny you deserve.
• TurboTax is there year-round with expert help when you need it, so you won’t get stuck if you have a question. All TurboTax tax professionals are experienced CPAs, EAs or Tax Attorneys.1
• With TurboTax you’ll get your taxes done right. TurboTax calculations are guaranteed 100% accurate2 and you’re guaranteed to get your maximum refund – or your money back. 3

Plus, as a GCS Credit Union member, you can save on TurboTax® federal products.

 Get started with TurboTax today and save!

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3 Maximum (Biggest) Refund Guaranteed or Your Money Back: If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method, we'll refund the applicable TurboTax federal and/or state purchase price paid. TurboTax Federal Free Edition customers are entitled to payment of $14.95 and a refund of your state purchase price paid. Claims must be submitted within 60 days of your TurboTax filing date and no later than 6/15/13. Optional add-on services excluded.  Cannot be combined with TurboTax Satisfaction (Easy) Guarantee.

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Big Banks Have Money to Blow

Have you ever wondered how some of today’s biggest banks are making money despite the lagging economy?

This video offers a hilarious parody of the Mac and PC commercials by comparing big banks with credit unions. Big banks and financial institutions make most of their money by charging high interest rates and penalty fees to their customers. Credit unions, on the other hand, are member-focused and therefore do not charge outrageous fees, but rather give the profits back to the members. Watch this clip for more information, and for a good laugh. 

Don’t be just another customer to a large banking corporation. Get the individualized financial products to fit your needs by contacting GCS Credit Union of Illinois online or by calling (618) 219-8600.