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tech tips Verified by Visa® — Maximizing Online Security Verified by Visa is a free service that offers multiple layers of security for SMCU cardholders who shop online. Now, when you visit participating Web-based stores, you can feel confident about making purchases with your Visa card. Verified by Visa heightens the security of online transactions and reduces disputes and fraudulent activity. To activate your card, log on to www.smcu.org and click on the Verified by Visa logo located within loans/credit cards. Convenient Access to Cash at 7-Eleven® Stores A trip to your neighborhood 7-Eleven now combines a trip to SMCU, thanks to the store’s new Vcom units. These self-service kiosks allow you to access your credit union accounts, with transactions that include deposits, cash withdrawals, cash loan advances, loan payments by check and account transfers. You can also check balances and review your recent transaction history. It’s easy, secure, free and available around the clock. More than 1,700 Vcom units are in service at 7-Elevens from coast to coast. You’ll also enjoy surcharge-free CO-OP Network ATMs in 5,500 7-Eleven stores. To find a Vcom unit nearest you, visit www.cuswirl.com/ locations or call (888) 287-9475. To locate a CO-OP Network ATM, visit www.co-opnetwork.org or call (888) SITE-CO-OP. Concierge — At Your Service Whenever You Travel SMCU now offers additional debit card security when you’re on the road — thanks to our newest Concierge service. Concierge invites you to notify us of any upcoming travel plans, so when we see debit card transactions from a beyond-the-norm country or state, we won’t suspend the use of your card for fear of fraud. This free service is one more way that SMCU helps make money management safe and convenient. To take advantage of the Concierge service, call DirectAssist at (650) 363-1725 or (888) 363-1725. at SMCU? Providing the financial services you want and need is No. 1 on SMCU’s priority list. With this focus in mind, we’re constantly developing new ways to make your life easier and your transactions safer. Following are just a few of the solutions designed to keep pace with our changing world. What’s New Products and Services Designed for Member Convenience San Mateo Credit Union | P.O. BOX 910 | Redwood City, CA 94064-0910 | Chief Executive Officer Barry Jolette Publishing: Market and Sales Logic | 2300 Maple Ave., Ste. 229 | Torrance, CA 90503 | (310) 212-9950 Advertising: National Advertising Sales (310) 212-9950 | Advertising and Editorial Inquiries info@marketandsaleslogic.com Money Matters is printed on paper manufactured by a facility that recycles and remanufactures all paper wastes and utilizes all tree waste as bio-fuel for mill operations in accordance with best industry environmental practices. Money Matters is printed by a printer that meets all RCRA requirements and recycles 100% of all paper waste generated for return into the paper and/or consumer materials production process. Copyright ©2008 by Market and Sales Logic (MSL). All rights reserved. San Mateo Credit Union, Money Matters and MSL Money Matters are all registered service marks. Money Matters/MSL Money Matters is published by MSL. Please send all editorial comments, questions or manuscripts to MSL, 2300 Maple Ave., Ste. 229, Torrance, CA 90503. Unsolicited material must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. This publication may not be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of MSL. Requests for reprint permission should be sent to MSL. WINTER 08 3 http://www.smcu.org http://www.cuswirl.com/locations http://www.cuswirl.com/locations http://www.co-opnetwork.org http://www.smcu.org

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