A local-only credit union was offering a good rate on deposits, but I reside out of their local area. They did allow memberships for people who "worship" at a local church. So I made a (tax-deductible) contribution to one of their local churches, and they let me join the credit union. It worked for me, this time anyway. FYI.
Unfortunately, though, while expending the time required for doing that, a CD promo might end.
I don't believe in acceptance through Church Grafter means
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Telepathic communication with imaginary supernatural beings seems like it could be done from out of local areas.
You obviously don't comprehend the basic value of religious belief.
The more you write the more I "read" you.
You are right, I do not comprehend any value in religious belief.
I do value Reason.
I asked how they know....and she said they take the customers word for it.
That was not one that was open to Churches but they did have a TON of small companies as well as several very large. Of course, by mail, the church "membership" is another issue. Many/most do not issue membership cards. I would not be afraid to lie about it locally.
But when you are many states away, the church membership is less likely to fly.
If they even care.
I joined one a few months back and it required joining some organization and many did. My rep told me to send the extra $10 in and they would handle it. They never did. So my $5 share account has $15. But when the CD matures, Im taking the extra $10 out. Unless they say something. I doubt any credit union would do anything like confiscate your interest or anything if they later find out you were not 100% qualified. My guess is most credit unions are not real big sticklers on such a thing. Because, once a member, always a member. And if they let you join, you are always a member. Unless you remove the $5-25 or whatever is required.