Debit Card Information & FAQs

There are two ways to choose your PIN:

• By calling 866-985-2273
• By using Virginia Credit Union ATMs. Access the ATM using your card and current PIN, choose “More Selections” on the ATM screen and follow the prompts to select your new PIN.

• Choose the "credit" option on the merchant's keypad and your purchase is processed through the Mastercard/Maestro network. The amount still comes out of your checking account, but you don't have to enter your PIN.
• Select the "debit" or "ATM" option on the merchant's keypad and you’ll be prompted for your 4-digit PIN. The transaction is processed through the ATM network. Use this option to get cash back with your purchase.

Yes, there is a $750 daily cash withdrawal limit and $1,000 daily limit on point of sale purchases. There is also a $10,000 daily limit and a daily limit of 20 transactions on signature based transactions.

To receive rebates up to $8 per month, just be sure to withdraw from your checking account with your debit card and have either a qualifying direct deposit or 15 debit card purchase transactions that month?. For more information, see our ATM FAQs.

• Transactions using your 4-digit PIN are deducted immediately.
• Amounts authorized for non-PIN transactions will immediately reduce your checking account balance that is available for your next transaction. Then these items are posted to your account and deducted from your current balance within a few days, when VACU receives the final transaction amounts.

This is a transaction that has been submitted by a merchant for authorization but has not yet been posted to your account and deducted from your current balance. Please remember that when you initiate a transaction at a merchant and we authorize it, we will immediately reduce your balance that is available for your next transaction.

Some gas stations submit amounts for card authorizations that are less or more than the final purchase amount. As with other debit card purchases, you are responsible for having the necessary funds in your account when the final transaction comes through.

Some pay-at-the pump gas stations may submit a larger initial amount for authorization, such as $75 or $100, to see if you have funds to pay for a fill-up. Those pre-authorizations may result in an additional temporary hold on your account that could be for a few hours or even several days. If you’re concerned that a merchant may submit a larger authorization hold amount on your checking account than you’re comfortable with:

• Rather than pay at the pump, you could go inside and pay in advance for a fixed dollar amount to be authorized, such as $30 worth of gas.
• You may wish to pay with a credit card instead of a debit card.
• Pay with cash.

If you don’t have the available funds for the amount authorized, your transaction may be declined. You may avoid this by signing up for Overdraft Protection transfers from savings or a line of credit, and/or you may authorize VACU to consider paying overdrafts on ATM & debit card transactions. Please be aware that fees apply for Overdraft Protection transfers & if you have authorized VACU to consider paying ATM & debit card overdrafts.

Lock your debit card and report it as lost or stolen using the Manage Cards feature of online banking, the VACU Cards app, or by calling Cardholder Services toll-free 24-hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-820-8785.

The Electronic Funds Transfer Disclosure you received with your card has complete details. Safeguard your PIN. Don't keep it in your wallet, checkbook, or anywhere else near your debit card.

Call Cardholder Services toll-free 24 hours a day at 866-820-8785. A representative will take your report and mail you the necessary forms to complete and return. In the case of merchant errors, it may also be possible for you to correct the error by contacting the merchant directly.