February Newsletter

February 2025

02/2025

Visa Balance TransferCredit card balance transfers as low as 0% Promo APR for 12 Months.1

Save big when you transfer outside credit card balances to your Advia Visa® Platinum Credit Card. Whether you have holiday debt from store cards, balances on high-interest credit cards, or personal loans, you can save money on interest with a balance transfer.

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Virtual MeetingAnnual meeting announcement.

Join us virtually at our annual meeting on Thursday, February 27 as Advia presents an overview of our financials from 2024. We'll be here to answer any questions submitted with your RSVP.

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14 Month Promo CD4.51% APY 14-Month Promo CD with Advantage Plus Rewards.2

Score big with our new deposit special! Earn as 4.51% APY with our new 14-Month Promo CD when you meet Advantage Plus Rewards qualifications (4.25% APY otherwise).2 CDs offer a great way to earn big returns with a guaranteed rate.

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Visa Give AwayVisa® Move, Play, Win $3K Giveaway.3

Kickstart your fitness and wellness goals! Now until March 31, 2025, when you make an eligible purchase with your Advia Visa® Credit or Debit Card at recreational sports clubs, gyms, spas, or wellness centers, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win $3,000.3 See Official Rules for complete details, retailer restrictions, and how to enter without making a purchase.

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TurboTaxSave up to 10% on TurboTax.4

Tax season is upon us, and we're here to help you maximize your refund. Advia members can now enjoy exclusive savings of up to 10% off on TurboTax services.4 File with confidence — whether you prefer to have an expert handle it or file on your own.

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High Yield Savings3.50% APY High Yield Savings with Advantage Plus Rewards.5

Elevate your savings! Earn 3.50% APY when you qualify for Advantage Plus Rewards and maintain a minimum $10,000 daily balance.5 Plus, enjoy no deposit or withdrawal limits.

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Refer a Loved OneRefer a loved one and earn up to $200 each.6

Valentine's Day may be over, but it’s not too late to spread the love! When you refer friends, family, or loved ones to Advia, you can earn up to $200 each.6 Let those close to you experience the benefits of banking with Advia!

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Mortgage DiscountUp to 1% off your Home Mortgage rate7 - limited time.

When you apply for a new Home Mortgage, you are eligible for a 1% discount on a 15-year Fixed-Rate Home Mortgage when you set up direct deposit with Advia.7 Or get a 0.5% discount on a 30-year Fixed-Rate Home Mortgage when you set up direct deposit.8 Offer ends soon! 

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  1. 1 Promotional Annual Percentage Rate on balance transfers for the Advia Platinum Advantage Points and Fixed Rate made during the first 12 billing cycles after date of transfer during promotional period 1/1/25 - 3/31/25. Promotional offer does not extend to Business Visa Platinum Credit Card. A balance transfer fee of either $10 or 3% of the amount transferred, whichever is greater, will be assessed for each balance transfer processed on that account. Following the promotional balance transfer period of 12 months, the standard non-promotional APR will apply beginning the first day of new billing cycle. The non-promo APR for the Platinum Advantage Points and the Platinum Fixed Rate, is as low as 15.00% and 8.90% respectively. Failure to make the minimum periodic payment within 60 days from the due date during any card promotion, the non-promotional APR in effect on that account will be applied to the remaining promotional balance. If account is delinquent or over-limit at time of transfer, the promotional rate will not apply. Loans held with Advia are ineligible for this promotion. Rates as of 1/1/2025.
  2. Annual Percentage Yield of 4.51% to be paid on balances in 14-Month Promo CD when account activity meets qualifications as Advantage Plus Rewards at time of opening. Account activity that does not meet Advantage Plus Rewards qualifications will earn an APY of 4.25%. APY is accurate as of 01/22/2025 and is based on an assumption that dividends will remain in that account until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. Early CD withdrawal penalties may apply. 14-Month promo rate terms to revert to non-promo 12-Month terms upon maturity. $500 minimum balance. Rates subject to change at any time. See Advantage Plus Rewards page for qualifications.
  3. TWO WAYS TO ENTER: Purchase Entry Method: An Advia CU member, who is the primary cardholder on their account, will receive one (1) automatic Sweepstakes entry, up to a maximum of three (3) entries each week, when they make an eligible purchase at  any of the following merchant category codes: 7297 - Massage Parlors, 7298 - Health and Beauty Spas, 7992 - Public Golf Courses, 7997 - Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses, 7999 - Recreation Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) with a valid Advia Credit Union Visa® Debit Card or Visa® Advantage Points, Fixed Rate, or Variable Rate Credit Card during the Sweepstakes Entry Period of January 1 - March 31, 2025. Qualifying purchases will be limited to three (3) per week*. Entries received in excess of the allowable limit noted above will be void. Entries from unauthorized card use or purchases made on cards that are lost, stolen, or fraudulent credit or debit cards are void. No Purchase Entry Method: No purchase, payment, obligation, or card usage of any kind, necessary to enter or win. Limit of three (3) mail-in entries per person per week. Non-purchase entries and purchase entries have an equal chance of winning. Sweepstakes entries are limited to no more than a combination of three (3) per week regardless of entry method used throughout the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Prize awarded as one-time (1) deposit into Advia Credit Union Share Savings Account. Ends March 31, 2025. Void outside of IL, MI & WI. Open to Advia Credit Union members in good standing who are legal residents of IL, MI & WI who are 18+ as of January 1, 2025. Void where prohibited. See>Official Rules for complete details, retailer restrictions, and how to enter without making a purchase. 
  4. Discount applies to TurboTax federal products only (no state products). Offer cannot be combined with any other TurboTax offers. Actual prices are determined at the time of print or e-file and are subject to change without notice. Terms, conditions, features, availability, pricing, fees, service and support options subject to change without notice. Offer not valid for Intuit TurboTax Verified Pros.
  5. APY of 3.50% to be paid on balances in Advantage Plus High Yield Savings when account activity meets qualifications as Advantage Plus and daily balance is $10,000 or above. Account activity that does not meet Advantage Plus qualifications will earn an APY of 0.50%. A minimum $10,000 daily balance is required to earn dividends. No minimum balance to open. Rates subject to change at any time. See Advantage Plus Rewards page for qualifications.
  6. Referring member and those they refer who open a new member account relationship with Advia Credit Union (not previously a member of Advia Credit Union) and follow instructions provided within this referral program to indicate qualifying new member referral will each earn stated payout(s) when new member opens and maintains one or more of the following qualifying Advantage Relationship(s) stated within ninety (90) days of new account opening: (1) $50 when the new member reaches Advantage Plus Rewards status. See Advantage Plus Rewards page for qualifications; and/or (2) $50 when the new member accrues new aggregate deposits held of $10,000 or more; and/or (3) $100 when the new member obtains aggregate Personal Loans of $5,000 or more (combined outstanding balances held in Auto/RV Loan or Signature Loan). Program not available in Wisconsin. Bonus Payouts: Referral bonus payout(s) will be paid in one sum via deposit into the Primary Savings of both referring (current) and qualifying new (referred) member who meet stated criteria no more than forty-five (45 days) following first three (3) months of membership. In order for new member or referring existing member to receive bonus, their member account must be in good standing with no delinquent loan balance, current or previously charged off account with Advia, negative share balance, or other indicator of an account not in good standing at time of payment. Bonus may be reported to IRS and any applicable taxes are the responsibility of the recipients. General Conditions of Offer: This offer is not valid in the state of Wisconsin. This offer may not be used in combination with other promotional offers. Individuals may not refer themselves for referral incentive. Referred individual must qualify for membership based on Advia Credit Union’s field of membership criteria.
  7. Offer for 1.00% rate discount is available on 15-year fixed Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac conforming purchase and refinance transactions when combined with Special Offer (*) below. Offer available for applications taken on or after 8/26/2024, and subject to change or end at any time. Mortgage amount must be between $40,000 and $766,550 to be eligible. Mortgage rates current as of 10/28/2024 and assumes a 15-year fixed-rate purchase of a detached, owner-occupied property with a loan to value ratio of 80% and a credit score of 780. A loan amount of $200,000 at an interest rate of 6.50% and an APR of 6.736% has a payment of $1,742.21 with -0.125 points due at closing. Payment does not include property taxes/insurances; actual payment will be higher. Offer applies exclusively to Conventional Residential First Mortgages and One Time Close Construction Loans financed with Mortgage Center and excludes all other mortgage products. 
  8. Offer for 0.50% rate discount is available on 30-year fixed Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac conforming purchase and refinance transactions when combined with Special Offer (*) below. Offer available for applications taken on or after 8/26/2024, and subject to change or end at any time. Mortgage amount must be between $40,000 and $766,550 to be eligible. Mortgage rates current as of 10/28/2024 and assumes a 30-year fixed-rate purchase of a detached, owner-occupied property with a loan to value ratio of 80% and a credit score of 780. A loan amount of $200,000 at an interest rate of 6.625% and an APR of 6.771% has a payment of $1,280.62 with -0.250 points due at closing. Payment does not include property taxes/insurances; actual payment will be higher. Offer applies exclusively to Conventional Residential First Mortgages and One Time Close Construction Loans financed with Mortgage Center, and excludes all other mortgage products.

* Special offer for 0.25% rate discount requires monthly direct deposit of at least $400 to an account maintained at Advia Credit Union. Offer available for applications taken on or after 8/26/2024, and subject to change or end at any time. Rates: https://mortgagecenter.com/advia/rates/purchase . Advia CU membership required. Not combinable with other offers. No cash value. Non-transferable. Subject to credit and mortgage approval.

Must be 18 or older to apply. All offers and rates are subject to change at any time. Rates and terms may vary based on creditworthiness of borrower and term of loan. Floor rates and restrictions apply. All loans subject to credit approval. Equal Opportunity Lender. Federally Insured by NCUA.