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Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 1:26 PM

A Red Flag

Lake Michigan Credit Union (2 stars)
I've been generally satisfied with LMCU. However, one recent negative experience I feel is worth highlighting.

In order to qualify for the "4% Max Checking" - 4% monthly interest return on checking accounts of >$15,000 - one must have at least 10 monthly debit card transactions. My debit card was stolen on the 21st of the month at which point I only had 6 transactions. One rep. told me LMCU's policy was to waive that requirement in the event of a lost/stolen card due to an inability to reach the threshold number (a new card takes 7-10 days to arrive). Then, I was told this is not the case and I must still meet the 10 transaction minimum because a lost/stolen card is "not their error". My noting that a stolen card is also not my error seemed to fall on deaf ears. 

Between the inconsistency in communication on LMCU policy and the apathetic tone of the bank manager, I was sufficiently irritated to post this experience. 
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mellogirl5mellogirl51 posts since
Jun 21, 2011
Rep Points: 12
1. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 4:38 PM
This seems to be a contigency that is not covered in typical T&C.  Instead of fighting for a waiver, I would politely request that they send the replacement card via FedEx next day delivery without a fee.  Some credit union did offer me such courtesy when I did not receive the debit card initially.  Good luck.
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51hh51hh623 posts since
Jan 16, 2010
Rep Points: 3,066
2. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 12:22 PM
Mellogirl5-

 

Hello, I’m from Lake Michigan CU Member Services Team.  Sorry to hear about your recent negative experience.  I just sent you a private message so we can connect one-on-one to discuss your situation further.  Look forward to talking to you and thank you for your membership.

 

Bill Clancy, LMCU Member Services
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lmculmcu2 posts since
Jun 22, 2011
Rep Points: 5
3. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 12:55 PM
Mellogirl5-

 

Hello, I’m from Lake Michigan CU Member Services Team.  Sorry to hear about your recent negative experience.  I just sent you a private message so we can connect one-on-one to discuss your situation further.  Look forward to talking to you and thank you for your membership.

 

Bill Clancy, LMCU Member Services

Good and promisng reponse from the LMCU!  Good luck:-)

Please let us know how it turns out for furture education.

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51hh51hh623 posts since
Jan 16, 2010
Rep Points: 3,066
4. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 4:48 PM
I've had good luck getting other credit unions to overnight me a card before - even when it wasn't stolen. You should definitely ask!
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eric2eric218 posts since
Oct 17, 2010
Rep Points: 144
5. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 4:48 PM
I've had good luck getting other credit unions to overnight me a card before - even when it wasn't stolen. You should definitely ask!
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eric2eric218 posts since
Oct 17, 2010
Rep Points: 144
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