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No more stamps. No more envelopes. No more bills all over the kitchen table! Internet Bill Pay puts you in control of your finances. LM Federal's safe and secure Internet Bill Pay service lets you pay bills, send money for birthdays and holidays, send checks of any purpose-on a one-time as well as a regular basis! It's convenient, easy to set up, and it's FREE! To sign up, please click here, or you may call or visit the Credit Union.
- Available 24 hours a day through any PC connected to the Internet
- Secure 128 bit encryption using SSL technology
- User friendly system with plenty of online help
- On-time payment guarantee*
- See if a payment was sent electronically or by check
- Verify if a check has been paid and view a copy of the check
- Review check payment information; date mailed and cashed
- Funds electronically withdrawn from your checking account
- Initiate one-time or recurring payments
- Pay bills with fixed or varying payment amounts
- Schedule payments for future payment
- Review past payment history
* LM Federal will pay any late fees or interest charges incurred if a payment is not received on-time, assuming that the payment was initiated at least 6 business days prior to the due date. Other restrictions apply.
Internet Bill Payment Frequently Asked Questions:
-What is LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment?
-What types of transactions can I initiate?
-How much does LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment cost?
-Is it difficult to learn to use LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment?
-How do I sign up for LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment?
-Can I use multiple accounts to pay bills from?
-Can I authorize someone else to use my Internet Branch or Internet Bill
Pay service?
-Is the Internet safe and secure for online account access?
-Can other Internet users see my account information?
-How can I keep my account information confidential when using Internet Branch?
-What kind of computer equipment, browser, and software do I need?
-Can I use LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment service with a Mac?
-What days and hours can I use LM Federal's Internet Bill Pay service?
-How are bills sent?
-When will my LM Federal Internet Bill Pay transactions post to my account?
-When will the payments be received by the recipient?
-What is an ACH transaction?
-How do I cancel my Internet Bill Pay service?
-How do I send funds to my account at another financial institution?
-Can I transfer funds to another person’s account at LM Federal Credit Union?
-How do I send funds to another person’s account at another financial institution?
-How do I send a Gift check?
-How does the Rush Delivery work?
-How do I send a Donation to a charity?
-Can I Opt-Out of certain services?
What is LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment?
LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment is a secure service provided to our members through the Internet, which allows members to pay for bills and other services from their LM Federal Checking account.
What types of transactions can I initiate?
Specific transactions which can be performed through LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment include:
-Pay regular bills such as gas & electric bill, car payment, rent, mortgage payments, etc.
-Initiate ACH or electronic transfers from your LM Federal checking account to an account you have at another financial institution.
-Initiate ACH or electronic transfers from your LM Federal checking account to an account at another financial institution owned by another person.
-Send a gift check with an image you select (from our image library) to someone for any occasion (birthdays, weddings, etc). It also comes with a greeting card that you personalize with the image you selected and message.
-Send a donation check to a charity.
How much does LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment cost?
LM Federal Credit Union is pleased to offer this Internet Bill Payment access service free of charge to members with LM Federal checking accounts. There is a fee of $4.95 per month if you are enrolled in the service, but do not use it for more than 90 days.
Please note that there are fees for certain services within Internet Bill Payment including the following: Rush Deliveries, Gift Payments, and Donation Payments.
Is it difficult to learn to use LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment?
No. Internet Bill Pay is very intuitive and easy to use. In most cases you just point and click, or fill in requested information. The site will walk you through the steps to complete each transaction. If you have any questions about Internet Bill Payment, please contact our Internet Bill Payment Upgrade Support Center at 1-866-956-0980 Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 2:00 am EST from now through December 31st, 2009.
How do I sign up for LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment?
If you were enrolled in LM Federal’s Internet Bill Pay service prior to the conversion to the new system on October 20, 2009, you do not have to enroll again. To access Internet Bill Pay, log in to Internet Branch and click on the “Bill Pay” button.
If you have never been enrolled in LM Federal’s Internet Bill Pay service, there are two ways you can enroll.
1. Log in to Internet Branch. Click on the “Bill Pay” button. The system will recognize that you are not currently enrolled and will ask if you would like to enroll now. Complete your information. Once your information has been submitted, an LM Federal representative will contact you to confirm your enrollment and will activate your access to the system. You will be required to sign an enrollment form before you can access Internet Bill Pay.
2. Complete and send in an enrollment form. You can print an enrollment form by clicking here. You may drop off, mail, or fax this form. Once we receive it, you will be contacted by an LM Federal representative to confirm you’re your enrollment. You can receive an enrollment form by downloading one from our website, visiting our office, or speaking to a Member Service Rep.
Can I use multiple accounts to pay bills from?
Once your access is establish, you have to option to add a new “Pay From” account. Please note that Pay From accounts may only be checking accounts. If you try to add a share account, money market account, or any other deposit account that is not a traditional checking account, it will be denied.
If you have a secondary checking account you may add this as a new Pay From account as long as the ownership is the same as your primary checking account. This can be a checking account on the same account number or under a different LM Federal account number. To add a new Pay From account, do the following:
-Click on “Options” on the top tool bar.
-Click on “Pay From Accounts”
-On the left, click on “Add Account”
-Complete the following fields: account nickname, account number, confirm account number, account type.
NOTE: The account type should always be “Checking”, all others will be denied. Account number should be the full checking account number, located on the bottom of your checks.
After submitting the necessary information, your new Pay From Account will be added with a status of “Awaiting Approval”. You will receive a notification in your message center when the account has been approved or denied for bill pay use. New Pay From accounts are usually approved within 2 business days.
Can I authorize someone else to use my Internet Branch or Internet Bill Pay service?
Due to the high risk nature of an Internet Bill Payment service you should NOT share access with anyone who is not an owner on your checking account.
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Is the Internet safe and secure for online account access? Can other Internet users see my account information?
When you are using LM Federal's Internet Branch or Internet Bill Payment, you are using a secure site. LM Federal is committed to online technology and has taken steps to ensure that accessing your accounts via the Internet is safe and secure, by implementing state-of-the-art security standards.
The following security features are in place to ensure that your information is secure:
-In order to access Internet Branch, we allow you to create your own Access ID and Password . The Access ID and Password must be 6-12 characters long and contain at least 1 number and 1 letter.
-Internet Branch installs a “Cookie” on your computer when you logon. If you or someone else logs in from a different computer, you will be prompted to answer a series of security questions to continue.
-Once you’re logged into Internet Bill Pay, a Security Key will appear momentarily on the upper left hand corner of the page. You create the Security Key the first time that you logon. This can be any word, such as “applesauce”. The purpose of the Security Key is so you know you are entering an authentic site and not a malicious or ‘spoofed’ site.
-Challenge Questions: When setting up any new payees or new accounts within Internet Bill Payment, you will be prompted to answer a challenge question.
These multiple layers of security make it more difficult for someone to access your account and initiate fraudulent transactions. Additionally, each user session is set up for a specific period of time; when it is exceeded the session times out. If your session times out, and you are not finished you will need to log on again. This reduces "the window of opportunity" for an unauthorized user to access your account information if you walk away from your computer without logging off.
The credit union is confident that offering your account access through Internet Branch and Internet Bill Payment is safe and that your account information remains confidential, as long as you follow safe computing standards.
LM Federal strongly recommends that you use a secure browser with 128-bit, U.S. security level, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for accessing Internet Branch. We also recommend never sharing your login credentials with anyone who is not an owner on your account. In addition, if you feel that you must write down your credentials, please keep them in a secure location.
How can I keep my account information confidential when using Internet Branch?
LM Federal Credit Union is confident that we have taken all of the necessary security precautions to ensure that our Internet account access service is secure and that your account information remains confidential. However, it is also your responsibility to play an active role in protecting the security of your accounts. Following are ways that you can protect yourself and your accounts:
Never share your Access ID or Password with anyone-- even family members. If you are the only one who knows your Access ID and Password, you have protected your accounts against unauthorized access. AND REMEMBER, NO REPRESENTATIVE OF LM FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WILL EVER ASK YOU FOR YOUR LM FEDERAL ONLINE ACCOUNT ACCESS ID, PASSWORD, OR ANSWERS TO YOUR SECURITY QUESTIONS.
We recommend that you change your password on a regular basis; but you should always change your password immediately if you think that your password may have been compromised, and contact the credit union immediately. You may change your password through Touch Tone Teller or on Internet Branch with in the member services option.
Do not walk away from your computer in the middle of an active Internet Branch OR Internet Bill Pay session. If you are logged on and walk away, anyone can sit down to your computer and have immediate access to your account(s). Always remember to log off when you are finished with your session and close your internet browser.
What kind of computer equipment, browser, and software do I need?
To use LM Federal's Internet Branch and Internet Bill Pay service it is strongly recommended that you have a personal computer (PC) with a secure browser which supports 128-bit, U.S. security level, encryption. If you do not have a 128-bit, U.S. security level, encryption browser, then at a minimum you must have a compatible browser with 40-bit encryption or 128-bit International encryption. However, you should be aware that a 128-bit, U.S. security level, encryption browser is required to participate in LM Federal's Internet Bill Pay service.
Because LM Federal's Internet Branch is accessed through the Internet you do not need any special software. It works with both Windows (95, 98, 2000, ME, XP, NT, and Vista) and with MACs.
It is recommended that your web browser is Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher. You can download the most recent version of Internet Explorer for free at www.microsoft.com/windows/Internet-explorer/default.aspx.
Can I use LM Federal's Internet Bill Payment service with a Mac?
Yes, you can use a Mac for accessing LM Federal's Internet Branch and Internet Bill Pay services, provided you have a compatible browser. However, keep in mind that the size of your monitor, how you set your computer preferences and the type of browser that you use may affect how information is displayed on your screen.
What days and hours can I use LM Federal's Internet Bill Pay service?
LM Federal's Internet Bill Pay system will normally be available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The system may be unavailable for short periods of time to perform routine maintenance or system upgrades. Notice of extended or planned system outages will be posted on the Internet Branch and/or Internet Bill Pay information page of the Credit Union's website.
How are bills sent? When will my LM Federal Internet Bill Pay transactions post to my account? When will the payments be received by the recipient?
There are several different methods that Internet Bill Pay transactions will post to your account and be sent. This is dependant on the type of transaction. Here’s a quick overview:
-Regular Bill Payments: You can request a bill to be processed today as long as you submit the request by 2:00 pm EST. The bill will be processed today, debited from your account and sent to the recipient on the next business day. The system will give you an estimated delivery time while you are scheduling your payment.
-Transfers: You can request a transfer to an account owned by you or someone else at another financial institution. These transfers are posted by ACH. If you submit the request by 2:00 pm EST, it will be processed today. Your account will be debited the next business day, and the recipient will receive credit on the second business day.
-Rush Payments, Gift Pay-e Checks, and Donation Checks: These transactions are all sent by a “Consumer Draft”. A Consumer Draft is a paper check drawn on your checking account with the Credit Union. Your account will not be debited until the check actually clears your account. If you need to request an image of the check, a stop payment, or any other information about the check itself, you would need to contact the Credit Union, not the Internet Bill Pay site. Because there are fees associated with all of these services, the fee will be posted to your account the next business day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST. If you request a Rush Payment, the recipient will receive it on the next business day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST and select Next Day service. The recipient will receive it on the second business day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST and select 2-Day service. Gift Pay-e checks and Donation checks are sent in the regular US Postal Service mail the next business day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST. Recipients will usually receive these types of payments in 2-3 days.
ACH stands for Automatic Clearing House. Just about all electronic transactions are ACH transactions, other than wires and card transactions. Many items go through ACH including debits and payroll deposits.
How do I cancel my Internet Bill Pay service?
If you would like to cancel access to Internet Bill Payment, you must sign the enrollment form and check the box that says “I wish to cancel my access to Internet Bill Pay”. Send this form in by mail or by fax.
How do I send funds to my account at another financial institution?
Before you can send funds to your account at another financial institution, you need to setup your account information. To do this, click on the “Transfer” button on the top toolbar. Click on “Add Transfer Account”. The site will walk you through the steps of setting up your account information at the other financial institution. Next you will have to Activate your account as a New Payee. Click on the “Activate Payee Now” button on the right. The site will walk you through the steps of activating the new payee.
Now that your account is setup, here are the steps to follow in order to send funds to your account at another financial institution:
-Click on the “Transfer” button on the top toolbar.
-Click on Single Transfer or Recurring Transfer (depending on how you want to set this up).
-On the left hand side, select the account you want to transfer the funds from.
-Then select the account you want to transfer funds to.
-Enter the amount of the transfer and process date.
-Click on NEXT.
-Confirm the details and click on “Submit Transfer”.
-Make sure you receive a confirmation screen along with a confirmation number.
Can I transfer funds to another person’s account at LM Federal Credit Union?
You may transfer funds to another person’s account with LM Federal Credit Union using the Internet Bill Pay service. However, if you transfer funds using Internet Bill Pay, your account will be debited the next business day and the recipients account will be credited on the second business day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST. It is much easier to speak to a Member Service Rep to transfer funds from your account at LM Federal to another account at LM Federal. Plus, the transfer will take place immediately.
How do I send funds to another person’s account at another financial institution?
First, you will have to give your recipient a Key Word. The Key Word can be anything, for example, applesauce. We recommend telling the recipient the Key Word verbally over the phone, and not in an email that can be viewed by another person.
Next you must setup the recipient as a new Payee. To do this, follow these instructions:
-Click on “Payments” on the top toolbar.
-Click on “Add a Payee”.
-On the left, select “Add a Person”.
-Enter the recipient’s information as indicated on the screen. Click NEXT
-Enter the Key Word (for example, applesauce) twice to confirm. Click NEXT
-Review the information. If everything is correct, click on “Submit Person”.
Next you need to activate your new Payee. To do this, click on “Activate Payee Now” on the right. The screen will walk your through activating the payee.
At this point, an email is sent to the recipient. The recipient must click on the link in the email and enter some identifying information, including the Key Word (for example, applesauce). The recipient will then enter their bank’s information (routing number and account number). You will receive a notification in your message center once the recipient has submitted their information.
Now, you can schedule a transfer to the recipient. To do this, follow these steps:
-Click on “Payments” on the top toolbar.
-Click on “Single Payment” or “Recurring Payment”.
-On the left, select, “Pay a Person”.
-Select a payee from the left menu.
-Enter your Pay From account, the amount, and the process date.
-Click NEXT.
-Verify that the information is accurate. If so, click on “Submit Payment”.
-Make sure you receive a confirmation screen with a confirmation number.
Gift checks are a fun way to send a gift to someone for any occasion (birthday, wedding etc.). There is a fee for this service, which will be disclosed to you before you submit the payment. Here’s how you send a Gift Check:
-Click on “Payments” on the top toolbar.
-Click on “Single Payment”.
-On the left, select Send a Gift Check.
-If this is the first time sending a Gift Check to this recipient, select “Add Recipient”. The system will walk you through adding the recipient. Otherwise, click on “Send a Gift”.
-Once you have the recipient setup, enter the Pay From account, the amount, and the process date. Click NEXT.
-Select an occasion from the list, then select an image.
-Personalize your greeting card following the prompts on the screen.
-View the sample card and check. If everything looks okay, click on Submit Gift.
-Make sure you receive a confirmation page with a confirmation number.
How does the Rush Delivery work?
Rush payments are processed and sent the same day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST. If you request a Rush Payment, the recipient will receive it on the next business day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST and select Next Day service. The recipient will receive it on the second business day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST and select 2-Day service.
Rush Payments, are sent by a “Consumer Draft”. A Consumer Draft is a check drawn on your checking account with the Credit Union. Your account will not be debited until the check actually clears your account. If you need to request an image of the check, a stop payment, or any other information about the check itself, you would need to contact the Credit Union, not the Internet Bill Pay site. Because there are fees associated with Rush Deliveries, the fee will be posted to your account the next business day if you initiate the request by 2:00 pm EST. The system will let you know what the fee is while you are scheduling the payment. Fees are dependant on the type of Rush Delivery you select.
How do I send a Donation to a charity?
You can send a donation to a number of pre-selected charities, or to a charity that you designate. If you are designating a charity not on the list, you must have the organizations name and full address. There is a fee for this service. The system will display the fee while you are scheduling the payment. Here’s how you send a Donation Check:
-Click on “Payments” on the top toolbar.
-Click on “Single Payment”.
-On the left, select Send a Donation.
-If this is the first time sending a Donation to this charity, select “Add a Charity”. The system will walk you through adding the charity. Otherwise, click on “Send a Donation”.
-On the next window, select the charity from the left hand side. Enter the Pay From account, the amount, and the process date.
-Indicate if you would like to do any of the following:
- Would you like the charity to mail an acknowledgement of your donation to someone?
- Would you like to create a personalized email to someone to notify them of your donation?
-Would you like for your donation to be sent in recognition of someone?
-Click NEXT.
-View the sample check and email (if applicable). If everything looks okay, click on Submit Donation.
-Make sure you receive a confirmation page with a confirmation number.
Can I Opt-Out of certain services?
By default, all accounts have access to all of the services available within Internet Bill Payment. You have the option to Opt-Out of service services. If you Opt-Out, you will not be able to use these services. You can choose to opt-out of the following services:
-Gift Checks
-Transfers to an account that you own at other financial institutions
-Transfer to an account that someone else owns at other financial institutions
For security reasons, it’s not a bad idea to Opt-Out of some of these services if you think you will never need to use them. If you decide later on that you would like to use these services then you can always Opt-In. If you would like to Opt-Out of any of these services, complete the Internet Bill Payment Enrollment form. Select the services that you would like to Opt-Out or Opt-In. Sign the form and mail or fax it to the Credit Union.
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