Veterans benefits banking program (VBBP)

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As a participant of the Veterans Benefit Banking Program, or VBBP, we’re committed to providing Veterans, beneficiaries, and caregivers a safe and reliable way to access and manage VA monetary benefits.

VBBP was created by the VA and the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) to connect Veterans with banks and credit unions who understand their financial needs.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to this country’s Veterans—not just for their service, but for their contributions to the credit union as members, employees, and our all-volunteer board of directors.

 

VBBP Features

Receive VA benefits with direct deposit

Your recurring federal monetary benefits or stipends can be automatically deposited into your checking account—no minimum balance required.

Global checking accounts also come with Visa® Debit Card for secure purchases, or for making cash withdrawals from more than 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs located in convenient retail locations like Walgreens and CVS.

Receive benefits sooner

Members get access to direct deposit funds up to 3 days earlier, including VA benefits. You earned it—so you should be able to use it as soon as possible.

Faster than waiting for a check in the mail, and faster than many other financial institutions.

Supporting Veterans in need

The Global Credit Union Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations that benefit children, Veterans, military personnel and their families, and local food banks and pantries.

Since 2003 the Foundation has distributed more than $4 million to partner organizations—more than 99% of the funds they raise.

Visit globalcufoundation.com

Live 24/7/365 U.S. based support

The Global Credit Union Member Service Center is always at your service. That means 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year you’ll be able to talk to a real person about your finances—even on holidays.

They can even help you become a member. Just call 800-525-9094 or fill out the form at the bottom of this page to have a Global specialist get in touch with you.  

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International support

Call +800-30804080 for international support 24/7/365

 

Why choose direct deposit checking?

Direct deposit checking is free, fast, and secure—and setting it up has never been easier.

  • No more mail delays or worrying about the safety of your paper check

  • Payments go directly into your account on scheduled pay dates. You also don’t need to worry about maintaining a minimum balance

  • More options—you can manage your money in-person, with your smartphone or computer, or by calling our 24/7/365 Member Service Center staffed by real, U.S. based employees

  • Ready to make the switch away from paper checks? Fill out our contact form and a Global specialist will be in touch

Contact a Global Veterans specialist

Ready to make the switch away from paper checks? Call 888-656-1792 to speak with a Global Veterans specialist.

For questions regarding your existing account, please contact the Member Service Center, available 24/7/365 to assist you.

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Checking account FAQs

Yes, all Global checking accounts are federally insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA, an agency of the U.S. government. This includes accounts for individuals, businesses, organizations, associations, and public units.

To find out more, or to use the NCUA’s Share Insurance Estimator, please visit MyCreditUnion.gov

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Yes, our ClickSWITCH program makes it easy to switch all of your direct deposits and automatic payments to your new Global Credit Union checking account. Just enter your deposit and payment information into our secure system and we’ll contact all the depositors and billers to switch your payments over to your new Global account. If you have any issues, you can call our Member Service Center 24/7 at 800-525-9094.

Yes, if you are enrolled in online banking, you can receive eStatements instead of paper statements in the mail. You can also sign up to receive an e-mail reminder when your new eStatement is ready. 

To sign up for eStatements: 

  1. Log in to your account. 
  2. Click the Account Services tab. 
  3. Click Request eStatements.
  4. Review and accept the Electronic Statements and Notices Disclosure Agreement. 

There is no monthly maintenance fee to maintain a Core Checking Account. Take a look at our Schedule of Service Fees for more details. 

Global’s routing or transit number is 325272021. This number is the first 9 digits listed on the bottom of your checks.

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