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CU SoCal Offers Free Checking

January 1, 2005

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Deena Otto
(562) 365- 1882 dotto@cusocal.org

Whittier, CA – Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) announces FREE Checking. Our free checking account has no minimum balance requirement, no direct deposit requirement, and no monthly fee. It also comes with free access to our online bill payment service, online home banking site, and much more.

“CU SoCal is very excited to offer free checking with the eliminating our $6.50 monthly checking fee,” said Dave Gunderson, president and chief executive officer for CU SoCal. “The addition of free checking gives us one more way to offer the benefits of CU SoCal products and services to our Members.”

• No minimum balance requirement
• No direct deposit requirement
• No monthly service charge
• FREE access to CU OnLine™ Home Banking
• FREE access to ePay Bill Payment Service
• FREE access to 24-hour PhoneTeller
• FREE ATM Card
• FREE Visa check/POS card
• FREE in-branch and telephone transactions
• FREE withdrawals, transfers, and inquiries at CU SoCal ATMs

CU SoCal also offers a convenient way to switch your checking account from your current financial institution over to us. Our new free checking switch kit has our Member Services representatives doing most of the work for you. Plus, we’ll give you your first box of checks for free.

About Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal)
Founded in 1954 as Whittier Area Schools Federal Credit Union, CU SoCal is dedicated to providing Members with world-class service, competitive products, and convenience. With over $400 million in assets, 37,000 Members and four branch locations, CU SoCal is dedicated to the credit union motto of “people helping people”. Our products and services are highly competitive with banks and other financial providers. Visit www.cusocal.org or call (562) 698-8326 for further information. Membership is open to those who live, work or worship in North Orange County, San Gabriel Valley, and the cities in-between.