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All of our news. . .Bowater Credit Union Donates $1000 Each to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81, Kairos Prison Ministry
Bowater Credit Union member Melba Baumuller, and Bowater CU account owner Cheryl Bressler have each won $1000 from Bowater Credit Union to their favorite non-profit: American Auxiliary Unit 81 and Kairos Prison Ministry, respectively. Bowater CU has asked...
8 Tips To Prevent Holiday Scammers
Credit Union Members – It’s the holiday season! All things may be merry and bright, but online and in-person scams are not. We want to equip you so that scammers don’t take away your Christmas spirit! CUNA Mutual Group is here to help prepare for the holiday scams.
Bowater Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Manna Kitchen
Bowater Credit Union member Lori Freeman has won $1,000 from Bowater Credit Union for her favorite non-profit, The Manna Kitchen. This prize was awarded through the Pay It Forward program. Each year, Bowater Credit Union asks its members to nominate their...
Tennessee Credit Unions Surprise Shoppers with Grocery Buy
The Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL) has embraced the holiday season. On Friday, November 17, credit unions across Tennessee teamed up to gift shoppers with free groceries in preparation for Thanksgiving. Locally, this act of kindness was expressed at...
Skimmers found on pump at Ocoee Circle K from 10/9 to 10/23
Did you pay at the pump at the Circle K in Ocoee any time from October 9th to October 23rd? If so, you'll want to watch your account carefully for fraud. The Polk County Sheriff's Department has found skimmers on the pumps at the Circle K located...
Charles Lachlan Baker Wins Bowater CU’s Annual $2,000 College Scholarship
Charles Lachlan Baker of Riceville, Tennessee, has been selected as this year’s recipient of Bowater Credit Union’s Annual $2,000 College Scholarship. In order to receive this scholarship, Charles competed against many other students who were evaluated...
Equifax Data Breach 2017 Information
What happened? Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, has acknowledged a breach of their data. As a credit bureau they stored information that, in the wrong hands, can be used for identity theft: Names, addresses, social security numbers, account...
Payments Coming Out of Accounts Faster
Payments will come out faster Soon, there will be a change to the way electronic payments, also known as ACH debits, are processed by the Federal Reserve. Starting September 15, 2017, the Federal Reserve will begin processing most ACH debits the same day...
Winona K. Pless Winner of Pay it Forward Program
CALHOUN – Bowater Employees Credit Union member Winona K. Pless, has won $1,000 from Bowater Credit Union to her favorite non-profit, McMinn County Education and Community Foundation (MCEF), where she also serves on the Board of Directors....
Mobile Deposit Now Available!
Thanks to the hard work of our employees, Bowater Credit Union is now happy to offer you Mobile Deposit! Mobile Deposit is a quick and easy way to deposit your checks without even having to go into your local branch. Simply open up the Bowater Credit Union App, tap on...