PREPARING FOR DEPLOYMENT AND RETuRNING ... - USAA.com

BEFORE YOU LEAVECount on Us for Help and SupportIf you’re deploying soon, you may not know where to start. We know what you’re going through. We’ve been there. And we havetips, guidance, valuable information and personal support to help you feel prepared and more at ease.The best time to prepare for deployment is before you receive your orders. Review your legal, financial and insurance details,and update ahead of time as needed. This guide can help you prepare but should not be taken as legal advice.Financial PreparationsGet your finances ready for life in deployment.Your mission is paramount when you’re deployed. It’s understandable to feel disconnected from your life at home, including yourfinancial life. But there are steps you can take before you leave that can help make your finances easier and more flexible to manage,increasing your confidence and helping you focus on your mission.Checking/SavingsConsider opening a USAA Bank checking or savings account. USAA Bank is built for military lifestyles and offers special benefits:No monthly service feesFree withdrawals with automatic refunds on ATM fees 1No minimum balance requiredDeposit checks right from your smartphoneFree online bill payWith free direct deposit, your DFAS checks are deposited one day earlyFree checksCredit card or savings account can be used as overdraft protection with no overdraft feeSavings account with competitive savings rates and no monthly fees1USAA Bank refunds up to $15 in other banks’ ATM usage fees each month and does not charge a fee for the first 10 ATM withdrawals. Subsequent transactions will be charged $2.00 each. A 1% foreigntransaction fee applies to withdrawals outside the United States.877-2DEPLOY | usaa.com/deployment