Digital Services

Bank from anywhere there’s an internet connection.

• View your accounts, transfer funds, order checks, receive e-statements, pay bills, and more without having to visit a branch
• Interface with Intuit Quicken Software for free to easily import your Columbia banking records into your budget software
• Alerts and notifications for low balances, loan payment reminders, check clearances, and more
• Secured with multiply layers of protection to ensure your financial information stays safe

Skip the trip to the branch and deposit your checks from your mobile device.

• Download the Columbia Credit Union app to use “check deposit” with your phone camera
• Available for personal account holders who are at least 18 years old, in good standing, have an active checking and an email address on file
• Mobile Deposits received Monday through Saturday by 5 p.m. will receive immediate access to $225 of the checks you deposit and the rest will be available to you later the same day. Mobile Deposits received after 5 p.m., Sundays or on holidays will still have immediate access to $225 and the rest will be available the following business day
• There’s no limit on the number of checks you can deposit and there’s no fee—but there is a daily dollar limit and 7-day and 30-day rolling limits; checks that exceed the dollar limit can be deposited at a branch or ATM
• Checks exceeding limits can be deposited at a branch or ATM, or mailed to P.O. Box 324 Vancouver, WA 98666
• Once you have confirmed the deposited funds have been credited to your account, securely store the check for 14 days before destroying it

• Monitor balances and transactions of all your accounts, including credit cards and accounts at other financial institutions, in one place
• Auto-categorize your transactions into groups like dining, groceries, utilities, auto, etc. Or create your own!
• Chart spending trends in specific categories over time
• Set spending goals, email and text alerts, and upcoming paycheck and bill balances

Transfer funds from your Columbia CU Checking or Money Market accounts to accounts you hold elsehwere. 

• Set up one-time and recurring transfers
• Establish up to 5 external accounts you hold elsewhere at a time
• Available through Online Banking and the Columbia CU app
• Minimum transaction amount of $10

Pay your personal bills easily online and on time.

• Send unlimited bills for free
• Save time by scheduling automatic, recurring payments
• Rush funds with same-day electronic payments or overnight check payments (fees apply)
• Track payments, view payment history, and display eBills
• Stay organized with email alerts, category options, and customizable history reports

• Control when, where, and how your Columbia Credit Union debit or credit card is used through your mobile device
• Protect your cards against fraud by turning them “off” when misplaced and back “on” when you’re ready to use them
• Restrict transactions based on merchant type, amount, or location
• Set transaction limits and view balances
• Schedule alerts for certain transaction types
• Just download the CardValet app and register up to 15 cards

Access your account statements and tax documents securely online at any time.

• Available for free through personal Online and Mobile Banking
• More secure and environmentally friendly than mailed documents
• Archived online with ability to print or download
• Enjoy early access to your annual tax documents

Put your personal branch in your pocket or purse.

• Download the free Columbia Credit Union app to view your accounts, transfer funds, deposit checks, pay bills, create budgets, and redeem rewards right from your mobile device.
• Secured with Apple Touch/Face ID and Android Fingerprint ID Login
• Get the app: App Store, Google Play

Use Pay People through Online Banking and the Columbia CU app to pay anyone from your landlord to your babysitter with just their email address or phone number.

• Send, request, and receive money electronically with the recipient’s email address or phone number
• Set up one-time or recurring payments through your Columbia CU Checking or Money Market accounts
• Available through Online and Mobile Banking
• Minimum transaction amount of $1

Deposit your paycheck immediately into your checking account. 

• Electronically deposit a portion or all of your payroll or other regularly scheduled payments directly into your Columbia Credit Union checking account
• Reduce the risk, time, and hassle of depositing paper checks
• Designate a portion to be deposited into your savings to help you save
• To set up, send your employer’s payroll department or issuing agency:
  • Columbia Credit Union’s personal routing number: 323383349
  • Your 8-digit Columbia personal checking account number

Establish a password to protect your debit or credit card from online fraud.

• Participating online merchants ask you to use your password for authentication at the time of purchase
• Register your card with Columbia Credit Union and activate your password
• If you haven’t already activated your password at the time of purchase, you will be prompted to do so before completing your purchase

A layer of protection in our on-going fraud monitoring program to keep your debit and credit cards secure.

• If we detect suspicious activity on your card, you’ll receive a text message from the 5-digit number 37268 with details about the suspected transaction. All you have to do is respond to the text to confirm the transaction.
• If you indicate the transaction is fraud, you’ll receive another message with a number to call for follow-up. If not, you’re all set—the system will mark the transaction as legitimate and you can get on with your day.
• If we have your cell number on file, you are auto-enrolled to receive text alerts.
• To help avoid text message fraud, remember that any fraud related call you receive from Columbia Credit Union and our related fraud call centers will NEVER ask for any personally identifiable information such as card numbers, online banking credentials, PINs, card expiration dates, or CV2 codes.
• Learn more about text alerts and avoiding text message fraud here.