Nothing. Our website, online banking links and logins, and all other member access are unchanged. All you need to do is share your thoughts and spread the word about Sierra.
What do I need to do to prepare for the rebrand?
Did Sierra Pacific merge?
No! Sierra is still the same credit union, run by your leadership team out of Reno, NV. We updated Sierra’s look and voice in our 2023 rebrand, but remain the same, unmerged credit union.
Is Sierra still a Federal Credit Union?
Yes! Sierra Pacific is still federally chartered and insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal agency. In August of 2023 we dropped the term federal from our common use name, but we remain a federal credit union.
Do I have to opt in or purchase share insurance?
No, members don’t have to pay or do anything to be covered by Sierra’s NCUA and excess share insurance. Qualifying amounts are automatically covered.
Is NCUA insurance per account, or per member?
NCUA deposit insurance covers up to $250,000 per member and ownership type. Individual accounts (savings, checking, money market) are covered for up to $250,000 per member Joint accounts (savings, checking, money market) are covered for up to $250,000 per owner – so an account with $500,000 and two joint owners would be fully insured by […]
What are the NCUA Deposit Insurance Ownership Types?
Sierra is federally insured by the NCUA, which means member deposits are insured for up to $250,000 per member per account ownership type. We also offer Excess Share Insurance, which covers an additional $250,000 on the same guidelines, bringing the total to $500,000 per member and ownership type. So what are the ownership types? This […]
How do I know how much deposit insurance I qualify for?
Deposits at Sierra Pacific are insured by the NCUA and Excess Share Insurance. The NCUA insures up to $250,000 per individual member, per ownership category. Excess Share Insurance covers up to $250,000 in excess of that. In total, your Sierra shares are insured for up to $500,000 per member, per ownership category. Check out these […]
Are my deposits insured?
Yes, your deposits at Sierra Pacific FCU are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to $250,000 per member per ownership type. In addition, Sierra provides up to $250,000 of excess insurance for accounts that surpass the NCUA insurance limit. In total, deposits are insured for up to $500,000 per member, per […]
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