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UNITED SA ® Federal Credit Union
Spring 2013
Coming Soon – Exciting Offers, Instant Cash Savings!
It’s really just that easy!
Enjoy special offers from
your favorite merchants
instantly through our moneysaving
Prewards ® program.
You’ll receive discount offers from merchants
through email, the web, or text messages according
to your preferences. There are no coupons to clip or
codes to remember in order to redeem these offers.
Simply use your UNITED SA Debit MasterCard ® to
make the purchase and you’ll realize the savings
instantly!
The savings are easy! Simply:
1) Login for Prewards ® at unitedsafcu.org.
2) Begin receiving email alerts or text messages
with special offers from your favorite merchants.
3) Use your UNITED SA Debit MasterCard ® to make
your purchase and watch the savings stack up!
FREE Seminars
MONEY PRINCIPLES
FOR TODAY
Tuesday, April 9, 6–7 p.m.
Techniques for budgeting,
saving and using credit will
help you manage your money
effectively. To be successful
you must know when to reduce
expenses and then take practical
steps to get out of debt.
Refreshments will be served. To attend, call
(210) 561-4500 or send an e-mail with your
name, phone number and number of attendees
to credit.union@unitedsafcu.org. Seating is
limited.
BUSINESS START-UP ESSENTIALS
Wednesday, April 10, 5–8 p.m.
Seminar topics include choosing
a name and legal structure, your
responsibilities and requirements
Location for all seminars:
UNITED SA Training Room
5500 UTSA Boulevard
as they pertain to local and
federal entities and business startup
costs. If you are considering
opening a small business, this is
your starting point.
Refreshments will be served. To R.S.V.P., call
(210) 458-2460 or send an e-mail with your
name, phone number and number of attendees
to sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu. Seating is limited.
INVESTMENT Q&A
Tuesday, April 16, 6–7 p.m.
Have investment questions?
Are you setting financial goals?
Looking for guidance regarding
your investments? We invite
At any time you can log
into your Prewards ® account
and view your available and
redeemed offers, or change
your personal information
and preferences.
Here are a few things to know when shopping:
1) The person at the merchant checkout will
not necessarily know that there is a discount
associated with your purchase, but rest assured
that your Preward ® will be redeemed. If you
provide your cell phone number when enrolling,
we’ll even send you a text message after your
purchase to let you know it was redeemed!
2) Your transaction will be processed for the
original amount at the time of purchase, with a
separate credit for the savings amount to follow.
SHOP. SWIPE. SAVE. Visit unitedsafcu.org to
enroll!
you to come and talk to Brett
Walker, Financial Advisor, United
Sa Financial Services. He can
help provide answers to your
investment questions and assist
with your goals for the future.
Refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. to
210.561.4650 or e-mail bwalker@swbc.com.
Securities offered through SWBC Investment
Services, LLC, a registered broker/dealer.
Member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services
offered through SWBC Investment Company,
a Registered Investment Advisor. SWBC
Investment Services, LLC & SWBC Investment
Company are not affiliated with this institution.
*NO CREDIT UNION GUARANTEE *NOT
NCUSIF INSURED *MAY LOSE VALUE | This
seminar is for informational purposes only
and should not be construed as an offer to
sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any
security. Neither SWBC Investment Services,
LLC nor the presenter/financial professional
provide tax advice. Please consult your tax
professional for tax advice.
Looking to purchase
or refinance a
home? Mortgage
loan rates are at
historic lows. Visit
unitedsafcu.org
for more information
or to apply!
What Members
are Saying about
UNITED SA
“Professional,
hard-working and
friendly – these are
the words I would
use to describe the
staff at UNITED SA.
Since becoming a
member over 30
years ago, they
have provided the
necessary services
to help me meet
my financial goals.
And unlike the large
financial institutions,
UNITED SA has never
lost that personal
touch. It is for those
reasons and many
more that make
me proud to be a
member of UNITED
SA.” – David P.
Federally
Insured
by NCUA
together,
we save.

Coming Soon – Enhanced UNITED SA Mobile
for iPhone ® , iPod touch ®
and Android
UNITED SA Mobile for iPhone ® ,
iPod touch ® or Android is a
convenient, secure service that lets
you access your UNITED SA account
information and conduct transactions
using your smart phone. UNITED SA
Mobile is currently available as a free
download from Google Play and will
be available in the App Store as soon
as the enhancements are complete,
which should be later this month for
both versions of the app.
Our FREE applications allow you to:
• View account balances and
transaction history
• Transfer funds between your
UNITED SA accounts
• Make a deposit by taking a picture
of a check with your phone
• Manage your UNITED SA Platinum
MasterCard ® account
• Find the closest UNITED SA
location or surcharge-free ATM
using your phone’s GPS – NEW!
• Obtain current rates – NEW!
• Locate the closest shared branch
• Contact UNITED SA via e-mail or
phone with one click
• Connect with UNITED SA via social
media – NEW!
Check unitedsafcu.org for news
about these apps.
UNITED SA does not charge for its mobile applications, but standard text messaging and mobile phone rates from
your wireless provider may still apply. Downloading applications from unknown or suspect origins could compromise
your mobile device login credentials. Malware infection can also occur when you attempt to unlock or hack your
device. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
Youth Become Savings Sleuths in April
What kid
wouldn’t want to
throw on a trench
coat, dust off an
old magnifying
glass and slap on
a play mustache
to become a
detective for a
day? Children
everywhere are intrigued by the thrill of
mysteries and the detectives that solve
them. They also have the ability
to tap into detective mode by
investigating ways to save and
becoming a credit union savings
sleuth during April at UNITED SA.
Introducing children to their inner
savings sleuth will help lead them
down the path of saving. Any member
age 17 and
younger who visits
UNITED SA in
April to personally
make a deposit
will automatically
be entered in the
National Youth
Saving Challenge.
This year’s theme,
“Savings Sleuth, Solve the Mystery, ”
shows youth and teens how UNITED
SA can help them use their own
instincts and credit union resources to
meet financial goals.
Ten young savers will be selected
nationwide to each win $100!
In addition, three lucky UNITED
SA members will each win a $50
MasterCard ® Gift Card!
UNITED SA Members Save
Big with the Sprint Credit
Union Member Discount
Tired of paying too much for your cell bill?
We don’t blame you. So we’re helping you save
with the Sprint Credit Union Member Discount
from Invest in America. As a UNITED SA
member, you
can save on
your monthly
wireless bills –
plus have your
activation and
upgrade fees waived.
Our members can save:
• 10% off*select personal Sprint plans
• 15% off*select business Sprint plans
• Waived activation fee on new activations
• Waived upgrade fee
• Available to new and existing Sprint
customers
Consider the Sprint Credit Union Member
Discount one of the many perks of being a
member!
3 Ways to Get Your Discount:
• Call 877.SAVE.4CU (877.728.3428) and tell
them you’re a credit union member. Ask to
be a part of the NACUC_ZZM Corporate ID
to save
• Click LoveMyCreditUnion.org/Sprint
• Visit your nearest Sprint store
Stop paying too much for your wireless
services and start saving with the Sprint
Credit Union Member Discount today.
*Application of discount requires 2-year contract extension on
existing plans. Verification of membership is required at time of
activation/upgrade. Discount is not available on secondary lines
for Family and Business Share plans.
All rights reserved. Sprint, the logo, and other trademarks are the
trademarks of Sprint Nextel.
Mission Statement:
The mission of United San
Antonio Community Federal
Credit Union ® is to provide
convenient and competitive
financial services through superior
member service to our community.
Cache is published by
United SA Federal Credit Union
5500 UTSA Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78249-1622
Instant Info
Member Assistance, Rates and Audio Response System:
(210) 561-4500 or 1-800-531-8456
Web Site: unitedsafcu.org E-mail: credit.union@unitedsafcu.org
Holiday Closing
UNITED SA will close for
the following holiday:
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2013
2013 Annual
Membership Meeting
The 2013 Annual Membership
Meeting was held March 7, 2013,
at the UNITED SA Headquarters
Lobby. Steve Coomes, President
& CEO, summarized the activities
and accomplishments of 2012
and discussed plans for 2013.
Four members were elected
to the Board. To view the entire
meeting report, please visit
unitedsafcu.org and click “Annual
Report” under the “About Us”
section of the main menu.