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RCUpay

Easily send money to almost anyone

RCUpay makes it easy and secure to send money to people you know with just a few clicks!

Why use RCUpay?

It's free, fast, and secure to pay just about anyone! Send money from your RCU account using your computer or mobile device. With RCUpay you no longer need to write a check, visit a branch for a teller check, or get cash at the ATM. The best part? We’ve made it super easy and quick to set up. You can send an RCUpay in under a minute!

Highlights

Send money quickly

Money can be claimed almost immediately after sending. It may take an additional 1-3 business days for the funds to appear in the accounts of people who don't bank with RCU.

Secure transactions

With RCUpay, you don’t need to link your account to any third party apps. Plus with our security word feature, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your money is going to the right person.

No fees

That’s right, RCUpay is a completely free service for any RCU Members. You can send as many transactions as you like (up to the maximum dollar amount disclosed when sending an RCUpay).

Local support

Redwood Credit Union is a local company, and if you need help, our team of real people who live in your community is always here to support you.

What can I use RCUpay for?

RCUpay can be used to send money for a variety of reasons. Here are some of our Members' favorite ways to use RCUpay:

loan

Pay friends & split bills

present

Send a last minute gift

stay-home

Pay your rent

border-collie

Pay the babysitter or dogsitter

Reliability, flexibility, and convenience

Recurring payments

With our new feature, you can now set up automatic, recurring payments to friends, family, or anyone else, directly from your account. Don't miss a payment deadline again - set it up once, and your payments will be made automatically. Make a one time payment, or set up recurring payments to send weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or quarterly. You can easily manage, adjust, or cancel your recurring payments anytime, just as easily as you set them up!

Get started with RCUpay

  • 1

    Log in to your RCU account

    Log in to the RCU mobile app or online banking.

  • 2

    Select Move Money

    Click or tap on Move Money, then Send Money (RCUpay).

  • 3

    Send money

    No need for your recipient to register, just enter your recipient's email address or mobile number and send money!

Get Started

How does RCUpay compare?

RCUpay   Zelle®   Venmoâ„¢

Send to any US bank account

Yes    Yes    Yes

Receive funds without enrolling

Yes    No    No

No additional download required

Yes    No    No

Available on mobile & desktop

Yes    No    Yes

How does RCUpay compare?

RCUpay

Zelle®

Venmoâ„¢

Send to any US bank account

Yes

Yes

Yes

Receive funds without enrolling

Yes

No

No

No additional download required

Yes

Yes

No

Available on mobile & desktop

Yes

No

Yes

Local support

Yes

No

No

FAQ

  • Nope! You can send money to anyone who has a U.S. bank account. You just need their phone number or email.

  • Yes! Other RCU Members can claim their funds almost instantly. For people outside of RCU transfers are generally completed within 1 business day or less, but may take up to 3 business days.

    • One-time payments are debited immediately from your account and processed once your recipient claims the funds.
    • Recurring payments are debited on the scheduled payment date, as long as funds are available prior to the start of the business day. They are debited 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Your recipient will have 10 days to claim the funds from the initial notification/start date. They will need to claim the funds in order for them to be processed to their account. Once claimed they will occur until the series is complete or you cancel it.
    • Payments that are not claimed by the recipient will be credited back to your account on the 11th day.
  • You can set up recurring payments to send at the following intervals: monthly, weekly, biweekly or quarterly. There are three options for how long a recurring payments will last: no end date – the payment will continue sending until cancelled, after a specific number of payments, or ending by a specific date.

  • We’ve made it easy! For current RCU Members, you’ll just need to enter your username and password to digital banking and select the account you want to deposit the funds in. If you don’t bank with RCU, you will just need the routing number and account number for the account you would like to send it to.

  • You are free to cancel a recurring payment any time. Please note that one-time payments can not currently be cancelled.

  • A security word adds an extra layer of security onto your transaction and is there for your protection. Sending the security word to someone ensures the payment goes to the correct recipient so that your money is protected against sending to the wrong person. Learn more about security words.

  • Venmo is a registered trademark of PayPal, Inc. Zelle® is a registered trademark of Early Warning Services, LLC. Certain restrictions may apply. Recipient must have a US bank account. Once a recipient claims their funds, transfers are generally completed within 1 business day or less, but may take up to 3 business days. Message and data rates may apply. Mobile Banking from RCU is free, but you may incur data charges from your carrier/service plan. Please check with your carrier and service plan on specific charges.

    Recurring payments may be sent on set frequency and will continue according to the payment instructions. Sufficient available funds must be available for the recurring payment to be processed and missed payments are the Member’s responsibility to resend.

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