E-Services FAQ

Have some questions?

That’s ok - we’re ready to help you. Check out our E-Services Frequently Asked Questions page below to see if your issue has been addressed. If you still have questions, you’re welcome to contact our tech support team at (859) 231-9300, option 7, or email us at techsupport@gtkycu.com.

GENERAL ONLINE BANKING QUESTIONS

  • General Online Banking Questions
    Question Answer
    Is there a cost to access online banking features? No. Online and Mobile Banking will continue to be free to our members. If you opt to utilize some of the available features, there may be fees assessed per transaction that will vary.
    How much of my account history will be present in Online Banking? You will have 400 days of account and loan history available. This does not include Bill Pay, message, or notice history.
    Will I still have my E-Statement history available? Yes. If you are enrolled in E-Statements, you will have up to 12 month of statements available, depending on your enrollment date.
    How do I enroll in E-Statements? To enroll in E-Statements, you’ll need to login to your Online Banking. From the “Accounts” screen, you may click on any account or loan. Click the “Online Statements” link towards the right of your account detail. This link will redirect you to another site and ask you to complete prompts to finish enrollment.
    Can I access my accounts from my phone, tablet, or computer? Yes. You can download our new app to your phone or tablet, as well as be able to access the online browser site through your phone, tablet, or computer.

LOGGING IN AND ENROLLMENT

  • Logging In and Enrollment
    Question Answers
    I am already enrolled in Online Banking, but haven't logged in since 2018.What will I use for my Login ID and Password the first time I login? Your Login ID will be the same ID you used in the previous Online Banking system and your password will be the last 6 digits of the primary account holder’s social security number. You will then be prompted to change your password, choose security questions, and accept the Online Banking Terms & Conditions.
    What if I previously enrolled in Online Banking, but never logged in? You will need to enroll in Online Banking again.
    How do I enroll in Online Banking? You’ll simply look for the “enroll in online banking” link to begin. You will be required to put in the member number, social security number, and last name of the primary account holder. You will then be prompted to setup your login information and accept the Online Banking Terms & Conditions.
    How do I change my password? For Online Banking, click the “Forgot Password” link and follow the prompts to complete the process.
    For Mobile Banking, tap the "Trouble logging in?" link, select "Reset password," and follow the prompts to complete the process.
    What if I forgot my User ID? For Online Banking, click the “Forgot Username" link and follow the prompts to complete the process.
    For Mobile Banking, tap the "Trouble logging in?" link, select "Recover User ID," and follow the prompts to complete the process.
    Who do I call if I have issues logging into or enrolling in Online Banking? For technical assistance, you can contact Technical Support at (859) 231-9300, option 7. Technical Support is available during normal business hours.

BILL PAY

Please watch the Bill Pay video guide for additional questions.

  • Bill Pay
    Question Answer
    If I previously used Bill Pay, will I have to enroll again? No. To use Bill Pay, you’ll click on the “Pay Bills” tab to access your payment center.
    When will the funds from bill payments be deducted from my account? The new system will deduct funds on the day the payment is received by your biller. It is important to keep this in mind, so you don’t think those funds are available to you and end up overdrawing the account.
    What if I never used Bill Pay in the old system? If you have never used Bill Pay and would like to use Bill Pay, then you’ll just click on “Pay Bills” to start adding billers and payment information.
    When are the cut off times for Bill Pay? For standard and Same Day Bill Payments, the cut off time is 10 PM EST. For Overnight checks, the cut off time is 4 PM EST.
    Is there a fee for Bill Pay? No. While faster payment methods will have additional fees, standard Bill Payments are at no cost.
    What are the delivery payment options available? Some merchants may allow Same Day Payments or Overnight Checks. This is dependent on the biller and is not up to the Credit Union. Please refer to the payment calendar for your biller once the new system is available to see the soonest possible payment date.
    When I schedule my payment, how do I know which date to select? The date you choose for a payment will be the “deliver by” date. This means that the payment would by delivered to the payee by the date you select.
    Can I set up recurring payments? Yes. Once you have added your biller to your payment center, you can select the “AutoPay” link from the biller’s row. This will allow you to setup automatic payments to the selected biller at the amount and time interval you choose.

EXTERNAL TRANSFERS

Please watch the TransferNow video guide for additional questions.

  • External Transfers
    Question Answers
    What is an External Transfer? An External Transfer simply moves money from one institution to an outside account at another institution.
    Will I now be able to transfer to my others accounts at other financial institutions? Yes. As long as you are the owner of the external account, you will be able to add this account and verify it to use for External Transfers.
    Do I have to be the account holder to setup the account for External Transfers? Yes. Adding the account to use for External Transfers will require you to verify that you are an owner of the account. You may choose to verify your account instantly with your other institution’s Online Banking login, or by trial deposits.
    Can you transfer from accounts with other financial institutions, as well as transfer to them? Yes. Transfers can be completed to/from your external account and your accounts at GTKY.
    Can I transfer from one external account to another external account? No. All External Transfers must be either to or from one of your accounts at GTKY.
    Can I make my loan payment from my account at another institution? Not directly. External Transfers can only be sent from or deposited to Savings, Checking, Money Market, and Brokerage accounts. You can however transfer to your Savings or Checking account from another external account and then internally transfer the funds to your loan payment. Please be aware of the delivery date as External Transfers are not immediate.
    How long does it take to complete an External Transfer? Depending on your account, you may have two delivery options for External Transfers, Standard 3 Day Delivery and Next Day Delivery.
    What are the cut off times for External Transfers? The cut off time for Next Day Delivery is 8 PM EST. Standard 3 Day Delivery is cut off at 1 AM of the following morning.
    Is there a fee for External Transfers? There is a fee assessed per transaction and is dependent on your chosen delivery option.

MOBILE BANKING

Please watch the Mobile Banking video guide for additional questions.

  • Mobile Banking
    Question Answer
    Can I change my password on the app? Yes. You will be able to change your password from the browser site or the app.
    Can I download the app from a tablet? Yes. There will be a tablet version available.
    Can I make bill payments and pay people from my app? Yes. Bill Pay is available through the app.
    Can I make External Transfers through the app? Yes. You can add external accounts, verify accounts, and make external transfers with the mobile app.
    Will the app allow me to use Touch ID or Face ID? Yes. The app will allow you to setup Touch ID and Face ID preferences once you have logged in.
    Can I deposit checks via the mobile app? Yes. You will be able to deposit checks remotely via the app.
    Can I enroll for Online and Mobile Banking through the app? Yes. You can begin at either the browser site or the app to enroll as a first time user.

MOBILE DEPOSIT

Please watch the Mobile Deposit video guide for additional questions.

  • Mobile Deposit
    Question Answer
    What is Mobile Deposit? Mobile Deposit is a free service that allows you to make convenient, secure deposits to your account, simply by taking pictures of your check with your mobile device.
    How does Mobile Deposit work? Mobile Deposit allows you to take photos of the front and back of the check and submit the images for deposit. The images are transferred to the Credit Union and processed to clear electronically.
    Who is eligible for Mobile Deposit? To be eligible for Mobile Deposit, you must be enrolled in Online Banking, download the new Mobile App on a compatible device, accept the terms and conditions, and be in good standing with the Credit Union. To be in good standing includes loan or credit card account with us is not delinquent more than 30 days, Deposit accounts are not overdrawn more than 30 days, must have a current email address, physical address, and phone number on file with us, Account is not dormant, and has never caused a loss to the Credit Union.
    What types of accounts can I make deposits to? Checking and Savings accounts are the only types of accounts that are eligible for Mobile Deposit. If you wish to transfer the funds to another account after the funds have cleared, you can do so through your Online Banking.
    How do I sign up for Mobile Deposit? There is no enrollment required for Mobile Deposit. If you do not already have the new app from the App Store, you can download it for free to begin using the feature.
    What kind of mobile devices can be used? GTKY’s mobile app is compatible with Apple and Android devices.
    How much can I deposit using Mobile Deposit? You can deposit up to $4,000 per deposit and/or $4,000 per day.
    If I use Mobile Deposit, when will the funds be available? In most cases, $200 of your deposit will be available at the time the deposit is posted to your account. The remaining amount over $200 will be released 2 business days after the date of deposit. An extended hold may be placed if we have reason to doubt collectability of the check.
    When will Mobile Deposits be processed? Mobile Deposits are processed every business day between 9 AM and 4 PM. Mobile Deposits are not processed on Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Holidays.
    What is a business day? Business days are Monday through Friday, not including Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Holidays.
    How should I endorse my check? You should include the payee’s (your) signature, followed by “For Mobile Deposit Only at GTKYCU”. If the check does not have this endorsement, the deposit will be rejected.
    What types of checks can I deposit Eligible deposits include checks drawn on or payable through or at an office of a bank or credit union, Federal Reserve Bank or Federal Home Loan Bank, The Treasury of the United States, etc. Please refer to the Mobile Deposit Service Agreement for a full list of acceptable deposits.
    What types of checks are not accepted? Deposits that are not eligible for Mobile Deposit include checks without “For Mobile Deposit Only at GTKYCU” under the endorsement, checks made payable to someone other than the account owner, checks made payable to cash, stale or postdated checks, unsigned checks, foreign bank or currency checks, altered checks, etc. Please refer to the Mobile Deposit Service Agreement for a full list of unacceptable deposits.
    How long should I hold on to my check after I deposit it using Mobile Deposit? We recommend that you store your check in a safe place for 30 days to ensure the deposit is accepted and the transaction processes. Once you have confirmed that the check has posted and settled to your account, you’ll need to write “Electronically Presented” or “Void” on the check and properly destroy and dispose of it.
    How do I view my Mobile Deposit history? From your mobile app, go to the “Deposit” tab at the bottom of your screen. After you reach the deposit page, click on “View Mobile Deposit History” to see any checks deposited using Mobile Deposit and their current status.

Have trouble logging in, enrolling, or navigating? We can help.

Contact our Tech Support team at (859) 231-9300, option 7, or email us at techsupport@gtkycu.com.