Prospera Credit Union
13450 102 Ave #1900 V3T 5Y1 Surrey, BC, Canada

In honour of Nurses Week, we’d like to recognize the amazing nurses who are instrumental in hospitals, long term care facilities and hospices.In particular, we’d like to recognize the work of the Mission Hospice Society whose employees supported over 600 individuals both in-person and virtually in 2020. Thank you for all you do!

A big congrats to all the leaders recognized at the Surrey Board of Trade 2021 Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards. Let's celebrate these amazing women leading the way in #SurreyBC. Tara Coleman of Nanas Kitchen & Hot Sauce Ltd. Marlyn Graziano of Kwantlen Polytechnic University Devinder Chattha of PICS Society ... Nerissa Allen of the Black Business Association of BC Sandra Christian of Creative Kids Learning Centers Dr. Ramen Saggu of Pacific ABA Academy . . . #Prospera #CreditUnion #CreditUnions #Banking #PersonalBanking #BusinessBanking #CreditUnionDifference #Community #CommunityBanking #PeopleHelpingPeople See more

Going to school is expensive! We're here to help by giving $35,000 to post-secondary students towards fall semester tuition costs. Applications are now open, learn more by visiting prospera.ca/education. . . . #Prospera #CreditUnion #CreditUnions #Banking #PersonalBanking #BusinessBanking #CreditUnionDifference #Community #CommunityBanking #PeopleHelpingPeople #Finance #Credit #Money #Vancouver #Okanagan #FraserValley #Langley #YVR #BritishColumbia #BC

This month's business member spotlight is on a business whose motto is "if you think it, we can make it". José and his team at José & Co. jewellers create beautiful pieces in White Rock, BC that are uniquely designed for each customer. Their team of master goldsmiths specialize in custom designed jewellery and are experts in creating pieces that you dream up. To learn more about José & Co Custom Jewellers read our blog: https://www.prospera.blog/busi/jose-and-co-custom-jewellers

Local banking finds a way and figures it out. We apply fresh thinking to old problems every day. Because one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to solutions. #Localbankingmeansmore #Prospera #CreditUnion #CreditUnions #CreditUnionDifference #Community #CommunityBanking

We’re #GIVINGCREDIT to our frontline branch staff! From the Okanagan to the Fraser Valley to the Lower Mainland our branch staff work tirelessly to support our members through the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re so thankful for the work they’ve done and continue to do, to keep our members safe and healthy as they carry out in-branch transactions. We’ve recognized 75 of our exceptional staff members who worked during the initial phase of COVID-19 and did their best to keep spirits ...high and continued serving members, even through a time of uncertainty. Scroll through to meet Cindy, Leigh, Jaime, Maria, Tammy, Benny, Helen, Ashley, Jenny and Sanka! To read more about why we’re #GIVINGCREDIT: bit.ly/pcu-givingcredit

November is Financial Literacy Month (FLM) which highlights the importance of financial literacy and focuses on helping Canadians gain financial confidence to make informed financial decisions relevant to their circumstances by equipping them with practical tips and tools. Financial literacy is important not only for the financial well-being of individuals, but also for the economy. We’re excited to announce a $10,000 sponsorship with JA British Columbia JA British Columbia.... Each year, more than 230,000 students across Canada participate in JA’s financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs. In these programs, students gain the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in school, business, and life. Our partnership with JA British Columbia prepares students to enter the work world and teaches them important life skills like: career mapping, creating a personal budget and develop actionable strategies to help them achieve their goals. To learn more about JA British Columbia and their programs: bit.ly/jabc-pcu

Ever thought about turning your passion into a business? If you’ve dreamed about setting your own hours and starting a small business, there’s many questions to answer to make sure it’s the right time for such a drastic change. In honour of Small Business Month, we’ve created a list of the top 10 questions to ask before starting a business to make sure that you’re prepared, with realistic expectations before you set off on your exciting journey of entrepreneurship! Read more about starting your own business on our blog: bit.ly/pcu-10qs

A reminder that we are closed today for Remembrance Day, as we take the day to honour the men and women of the armed forces who’ve proudly served our nation for the freedoms that we enjoy today. Although this Remembrance Day looks a bit different, with Dr. Henry asking us to respect the sacrifices of veterans by staying home, let’s take a moment of silence today to remember the lives lost in war.

Just a friendly reminder that we are requesting everyone to wear a mask when visiting our community branches for the safety and comfort of our members and employees. We are committed to prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees and members and to control the spread of COVID-19. Forgot your mask? Not to worry - we'll be happy to provide you with one. Please note that if you are unable to wear a mask, simply let a member of our team know and we'll find another way to assist you.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the jobs that keep our society functioning in a crisis we’re so grateful for the doctors, nurses, grocery store clerks, gas station attendants and our very own branch staff, who supported our members during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and who continue to do so every day. We’re #GIVINGCREDIT to our frontline heroes, the people who serve you at our branches. Each of these people stepped up to the challenge during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to help our members complete their everyday, essential banking needs. Scroll through to meet our fabulous branch staff from the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and the Okanagan. To learn more about their stories from the people who nominated them, check out bit.ly/pcu-givingcredit

Did you know that you can set up banking alerts to stay on track of your finances? Our alerts feature allows you to monitor your cash flow and ensures you have maximum control over your accounts. This feature allows you to receive email or text message notifications when various activities occur in your accounts. You can select Balance, Activity, and Payment Alerts to better manage your finances and budget. You can also select Security Alerts to provide an additional layer of protection and confidence in Online Banking as the alerts allow you to quickly detect possible fraud and notify us if it happens. For easy, step by step instructions for alerts set up, visit bit.ly/bankingalerts

Prospera Credit Union is calling for nominations of qualified candidates to fill three positions on the Board of Directors. The Nominations period runs from October 5 until November 20, 2020. Tap the link in bio to read more on prospera.ca and for our Westminster Savings members check out WSCU.com

Our Fall refresh is almost here! Our brand new mobile app is coming to the App Store and Google Play Store next week and we’re so excited to share the new interface and benefits with you! Send money instantly with Interac e-Transfer, and deposit cheques securely from the comfort of your home with Deposit Anywhere. If you have in-branch banking to do, use our handy Branch/ATM finder which will show you the closest branch to your location. Read more about this app and stay tuned for our launch: bit.ly/pcu-app A WSCU version of this app will also be made available for Westminster Savings members.

It’s October 1st and for us, that means settling into Fall and embracing all things Pumpkin, Halloween and cozy sweaters. Comment below and tell us what you love about October!

We are committed to providing you with a safe and protected online banking experience. 2-Step Verification is a great way to reduce fraud risks and further secure all your user accounts. We’ve implemented this for our Prospera Credit Union members. To add 2-Step Verification to your account, just follow these simple steps: Log-in to your online banking account Complete the Enable 2-Step Verification enrollment screen Enter your preferred email address or mobile phone number t...o receive your verification code Enter the verification code sent to you by SMS or email This initial enrollment process ensures that a valid email address or mobile phone number has been provided by you and has been successfully tested to receive notifications. For our Westminster Savings members, we’ll have this service available soon.

Our PCU brand new mobile app is launching next week! Enjoy convenient but secure access to account information with biometric login via Touch ID or Face ID. Check account balances, recent transactions, bill payments and transfers. QuickView allows you to quickly view your account balances without having to login. A WSCU version of this app will also be released for Westminster Savings members at the same time! Learn more about the benefits of our new mobile banking app: bit.ly/pcu-app

Starting on September 29, we are introducing 2-Step Verification to our online banking for our Prospera Credit Union and Westminster Savings members (October 6). 2-Step Verification adds an extra layer of security to protect you and your account in case your password is ever stolen. In addition to entering your password, a one-time use verification code will be sent by SMS text message or email to the registered mobile phone number or email address associated with your online banking account. The code must be entered and submitted for confirmation to access your account online. This new feature will replace the security questions you have been accustomed to answering and will not be required at every log-in. For our Prospera members, get started with 2-Step Verification: bit.ly/pcu-2step

Online hackers thrive off of scams that fool people into believing that they are transacting with a legitimate large business or government agency in order to make victims feel safe disclosing sensitive information. One scam on the rise is sending e-Transfer requests pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA will never disburse or collect payments via Interac e-Transfer. If you receive an email or text stating the CRA is trying to send you money or verify personal information, don’t respond. If you receive any calls that claim to be from the CRA and are requesting money, tell the person you will call them back and hang up. Confirm the company’s phone number through a reliable source and then proceed. Learn how to send safe e-transfers: bit.ly/safe-etransfers

Have you switched to paperless statements? When you receive e-statements you enjoy convenient access with the option to download and print statements, which includes images of cleared cheques. You also get peace of mind knowing that no confidential information will be lost or stolen in the mail and it’s better for the environment. Learn more about going paperless (available for both Prospera and Westminster Savings members): bit.ly/pcu-security

Pay for your purchases without taking your wallet out with Apple Pay. Use your iPhone or Apple Watch to add your Prospera debit card and process secure transactions with your device. Apple Pay using your Prospera Debit Card works wherever Interac Flash is accepted. Just look for the Interac Flash logo or contactless symbol at the checkout. Some stores will also display the Apple Pay logo. For Prospera members, get set up with Apple Pay here: bit.ly/pcu-applepay

If you receive an Interac e-Transfer text or email you weren’t expecting, confirm with the sender by calling or texting them directly to ensure that they did in fact transfer the funds to you. Online phishing scams are getting more sophisticated and they may use details from people you know in order to entice you to provide them with secure information. Only send money to people you know and trust, just as you would with cash. Remember that an e-transfer cannot be reversed once the recipient has deposited the funds into their account. Learn more about protecting yourself from Interac e-Transfer phishing scams: bit.ly/antifraudcenter