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Now there are better ways to get things done
Manage your money 24/7 without leaving your home. Pay bills without stuffing envelopes or buying stamps. Deposit paychecks without standing in line. At Great Erie, we offer a long list of online services that bring banking into the 21st century.
For you, we're always open
Log in to your accounts early in the morning, late at night, or after sleeping in on weekends. At Great Erie, banker's hours are whenever you want them to be.
- Check balances in real-time
- Transfer funds between accounts
- View recent transactions
- Pay bills in a matter of minutes
- Make Great Erie loan payments
- Easily access check images
- Sign up for notifications that alert you to significant account activity
Your security is our priority
We use the most sophisticated security techniques to safeguard your online account information.
- We have implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Online Banking users. In other words, you may have to pass two security "checkpoints" before accessing your accounts.
- Our security system identifies the computer you normally use to access your account. If you use a different computer at some point, it will take additional steps to verify your identity.
- All secure data is encrypted using advanced encryption standards.
Spend less time writing checks. Cut down your postage costs. And reduce late fees by making sure your bill payments arrive on time.
- Send payments electronically to almost every business or organization in the U.S.
- Stay organized by viewing all your bills in one place
- Make one-time bill payments with just a few keystrokes
- Schedule recurring payments - such as utilities - months in advance
- Arrange for notifications reminding you when certain bills are due
- Verify recent payments and review past payments
- Reduce the risk of paper checks being lost in the mail
Bill Pay Customer Service
Question about Online Bill Pay? Give us a call at 716-662-1311, Option 7 for Member Services.
Getting Started
To sign up for Bill Pay, you must have a Great Erie Checking Account. Bill payments are deducted from that account.
- Next, sign in to your Online Banking Account.
- Go to the Transfers & Payments Tab
- Go to Additional Services
- Click on Bill Pay to get started!
Send & Receive Money
Securely send money to friends and family with PayAPerson, or easily transfer funds between your Great Erie accounts and accounts you own at other financial institutions.
Getting Started with Transfers & PayAPerson
PayAPerson
- Log in to your Online Banking account
- Go to the "Transfers & Payments" tab within the portal
- đź”˝ Drop down to "Additional Services"
- PayAPerson
- Send Money
- Recipients
- View Payments
Transfers
- Log in to your Online Banking account
- Go to the "Transfers & Payments" tab within the portal
- Make a Transfer/Transfer Options:
- Make a Transfer Internally
- Transfer Externally
- To Another Member
With these services, E also stands for 'easier'
Electronic statements from Great Erie help you stay organized and better informed of your account activity.
- E-Statements: Receive your account statements electronically and securely as soon as they’re available. No need to wait for the mail to find out where your finances stand.
- E-Alerts: Receive alerts when your account drops below a certain balance, when checks clear, and more.
- E-Notifications: Receive important account notices quickly and securely, including insufficient funds, delinquent loans, and maturity notices for Term Share Certificates.
- E-Bonds: Create an inventory of bonds and track interest earned. The service will also send an email when a bond has matured.
- Special Occasions: Set up alerts that will remind you of a special occasion or event.
Your monthly account statements are far too important to get lost in the junk mail or buried in piles of paper inside your home. Electronic statements put your financial details at your fingertips.
- Get E-Statements several days before you would receive a paper statement
- Receive an email alerting you when your E-Statement is ready for viewing
- Easily track down a specific transaction or look for big-picture spending and saving trends
- Cut down on paper use, which is good for the environment
- Print or download a copy of your statement within three months
- Enjoy the security of Great Erie safeguards
- Reduce the risk of identity theft that comes from putting paper statements in the mail
Getting Started with E-Statements
- Log in to your Online Banking account
- Go to the "Accounts" tab (upper left side)
- Click on the drop-down arrow đź”˝ to view "E-Statements" and "E-Statements Preferences"Â
Fast-track your paycheck into your account
There's no need to make an extra trip to the credit union when you receive a payroll, pension, or Social Security check. When you sign up for Direct Deposit, the funds will automatically be deposited into your account. You'll get access to your money faster, and eliminate the risk of a lost or stolen check. Here's the information you'll need to provide to your employer or the U.S. government:
- Your Great Erie Federal Credit Union Account Number
- Great Erie Federal Credit Union's ABA/Routing Number: 222381879
- Download the Direct Deposit Form
Payroll Deduction is a sure-fire savings strategy
Looking for a faster way to build up your savings? Have some of your Direct Deposit funds automatically sent to your Great Erie Savings Accounts. You can raise or lower your Payroll Deduction amount at any time. To sign up, contact one of our Member Service Representatives.
Great Erie Federal Credit Union is a full-service credit union serving the Buffalo and Erie County area including Hamburg, West Seneca, Orchard Park and East Aurora, New York.
