Chartway Federal Credit Union is a full service credit union that offers a range of personal and business banking options to its members. Since its inception it has broadened its field of membership significantly and is now one of the largest credit unions in the country.
All of Chartway’s checking accounts come with a Visa Debit Card, access to the Co-Op ATM network, online banking, and an account protection program. Its saving and money market accounts offer quarterly dividend payments on interest and have minimum balance requirements.
Chartway Federal Credit Union online banking offers members the ability to perform account management tasks like fund transfers, Bill Pay, and check copy viewing. It also features a mobile app that enables remote check deposit as well as the other online banking functions.
Chartway FCU was founded in 1959 as NorVA N.A.S. Federal Credit Union before changing to its current name in 1996. It is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and operates through multiple branch locations across several states.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in Chartway Federal Credit Union is open to those who make a $10 donation to the We Promise Foundation or live, work, worship or attend school in an area served by one of the credit union's branches.
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12/17/08 - Update on Chartway FCU's 5.00% 7-Month CD ($25K Max)
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7/2/07 - 5.75% 13-Month CD at a Multi-State CU (Chartway) - up to 6.51% possible.
7/2/07 - 7.00% 7-Month CD at Chartway FCU - $7K Max
5/13/07 - 5.75% 13-Month CD at Chartway FCU (up to 6.51% possible)
4/12/07 - 5.65% 17-Month CD at Chartway FCU
12/30/06 - 7.00% 7-Month / 5.88% 18-Month CD at a Multi-State CU (Chartway FCU).
8/21/06 - 6.25% 18-Month / 6.00% 15-Month CD at a Multi-State CU (Chartway)
8/9/06 - 6.25% 13-Month / 6.00% 10-Month CD at a Multi-State CU (Chartway FCU).
8/3/06 - Chartway's 8% CDs are Over, But 6.25% 13-mo CDs are Still Available
7/26/06 - Chartway's 8% 8-Month CD Promotion Ends Friday
6/9/06 - Need Referrals for Chartway's 8% 8-Month Certificate?
6/3/06 - 8% 8-Month CD at a Multi-State CU ($8K Max)
My Experience with Chartway Federal Credit Union
My husband is active duty Navy, so we lived in Virginia Beach, VA for a little over two years. While living there, we wanted to get an account with a local bank or credit union. After doing some research, we decided to visit Chartway Federal Credit Union by the Lynnhaven Mall. Upon arriving, the customer service representatives greeted us and asked how they could help us. We told them that we wanted some information on their banking services, but that we would not be joining their credit union until we had a chance to compare to a few other places in person. They were still very helpful and friendly, and never tried to rush us even though they knew we would not be signing anything that day. After comparing them to a few other places, we both decided that Chartway Federal Credit Union was the best place for us. The customer service representative remembered us by name and greeted us as soon as we entered. We were able to sign up that day for a checking account, savings account, and we were given information for various lending services in case we would ever need one. We never had any issues with bogus charges or fees. Interest rates were always very competitive. We visited multiple branches while living in the area, and never had a bad experience. All of their employees are always knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The lines always move in a timely manner, even on popular paydays like the 1st, 15th, and Fridays. I love how professional this credit union is and was very upset when we moved to a new state that did not have Chartway Federal Credit Union branches. The fees are minimal compared to most other places so it is always disappointing when I see charges with our new credit union that I know that Chartway Federal Credit Union would not have charged me.
Had To Leave
I had been with Chartway for over 10 years.
I noticed that all of my calls to them for the last few weeks were on hold for over 20 minutes to get to CS. Not during busy periods, either.
I did tell management that their staffing for LONG HOLD TIMES is something they should be seeing with me having to complain and leave.
Please post problems about extended wait times on this web site. NOT EXCEPTIONS, but consistently occurring long hold times.
Maybe we can get some attention on this issue.
Chartway Will Steal Your Money
Did you know that if someone hacks your account and withdrawals hundreds of dollars from your checking account that the people of Chartway will not refund you all of your money? Instead they will tell you that you are now a liability to them and they will charge you a liability fee. When you ask to speak to a manager they will put you on hold for 35 minutes and then direct you to a voicemail and you will leave a message and no one will call you back. They do not care about their customers. They do not care about protecting their customers money and they do not care about making sure that their customers feel taken care of.
I would recommend for your financial safety that you steer clear of this credit union.
Hands Down, The Absolute Worst!
If I could leave a negative 5 star review, I would lower the score to that.
Some months back I had a recurring payment that I had to keep deleting because no matter how many times I manually deleted it, it just kept happening. Finally, I talked to a specialist (which in and of itself is no easy task because their automated system is HANDS DOWN the most ridiculously terrible system I have ever encountered, but more on that in a moment). So after they deleted it on their end, the recurring payment seemed to be gone, finally.
Months pass by and what do I see the other day but a random ACH payment that I did not set up and did not authorize. This time I was determined to get it resolved quickly so I logged in only to find no recurring payments were set up. I had already paid earlier this month and am ahead of my payments so needed answers because this unauthorized payment happened a day before my bank statement hit, giving me overdraft fees.
Back to the automated phone system... If you enjoy giving a 16 digit card number, multiple, multiple times then this is the system for you. First you give it to the automated voice, which interrupts constantly saying "Sorry, I didn't understand that". After you make it past this system you get to the actual routing options, which rarely list out the options you need. The first two times I had to call and call back again because the system routed me to the WRONG DEPARTMENT. I kid you not. The third and fourth times I finally reached "agents" whom, after asking me for my 16 digit number AGAIN (after you have already entered it to have the call transferred), then multiple security questions, BOTH transferred me BACK to the automated system to start this Twilight Zone-esque nightmare over again.
When all was said and done I was told that it's being requested that the accidental payment, which their system caused, would be refunded in 3 to 4 WEEKS. So they can take it out in one day, but it takes a month to reverse THEIR mistake.
When I asked about any overdraft charges this may cause I was told to take it up with my bank.
LOL, this is the most absurdly terrible service I have ever experienced. I can't wait to close this account and never look back.
Data as of Q4 2018
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| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 13242 |
| Year Chartered | 1959 |
| Employees | 475 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 0.44% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 4.78% |
| Annual Interest Income | $73.3MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $2.20B$2.15B |
| Loans | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $1.77B$1.73B |
| Deposits | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $1.90B$1.93B |
| Equity Capital | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $199.6MM$186.4MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $18.1MM$18.4MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $22.1MM$15.9MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $0$134.00K |
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Chartway Federal Credit Union Savings Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.40%† | $100 | - | IRA Share | |
| 0.15%† | $100 | - | Prime Share | |
| 0.05%† | $100 | - | Custom Share | |
| 0.05%† | $100 | - | Business Prime Share |
Chartway Federal Credit Union Money Market Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.40%*† | $50k* | - | Money Market | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.15% → $2.5k - $5k | 0.20% → $5k - $25k | 0.30% → $25k - $50k | |||||
Chartway Federal Credit Union Checking Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30%*† | $100k* | - | LifePlus Checking | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.10% → $1.5k - $10k | 0.15% → $10k - $50k | 0.20% → $50k - $100k | |||||
