Help & FAQs

Find the answers you need to the questions you have – anytime.
When you have questions about your South Carolina Federal Credit Union accounts or our products and services, start here. We compiled the questions we receive most frequently from members so you can quickly find valuable information. If you need more assistance, please contact us. We are always happy to help.

You can also access several self-service forms to take care of business on your own.

Checking and Savings Accounts

You can open an account by visiting a financial center, calling (800) 845-0432, or online.

To view Checking account options and learn more, click here
To view Savings account options and learn more, click here

Required documents:
  • A valid driver's license or government-issued photo ID
  • U.S. Social Security Number
  • Credit/debit card to fund the account 
  • Make an Appointment and What to Bring Information
For online account opening, you must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident alien.

The following accounts require personal attention, specific documentation and are not opened online: Trust, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), estate accounts, business accounts, teen accounts and Kids Savings accounts. Please visit a financial center for assistance with these accounts. 

 
  • You can locate your account number by clicking on the eye icon within Online or Mobile Banking.1
  • If you have checks for your account, your account number is the second string of characters printed on the bottom of your checks:

    Check Sample

  • You can also view your account number on your membership card that you received when you opened your account.
Complete the direct deposit form (PDF) and submit it to your employer/income provider. You will need your account number and South Carolina Federal's routing number.



South Carolina Federal's routing (MICR) number is 253278401. Your account number is the second string of characters at the bottom left of your check. You can also locate your account number by clicking on the eye icon within Online or Mobile Banking.
If this is your first time placing an order for checks, please give us a call at (800) 845-0432
If this is not your first time ordering checks, follow these steps:
  • Log into Online Banking.1
  • Click on one of your accounts. 
  • Click on "More Actions."
  • Click on "Order Checks."
  • Click "Continue."
  • Follow the remaining steps. 

Here are some tools to help you stay on top of your finances and avoid overdrafts:

  • Budget: Check out our budgeting tips to help you make better financial decisions.

  • Enroll in Direct Deposit: Direct Deposit lets you receive your paychecks faster and helps ensure you have the money you need, when you need it.

  • Enroll in Online Banking1: Check your balances and account history, schedule transfers, receive mobile account alerts and deposit checks through Remote Deposit; all through the convenience of Online Banking. 

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