Don’t get stuck in a financial relationship that's wrong for you. Switch to SunWest Credit Union where we make finance simple.
Breaking up with your current bank account is easier than ever with a financial partner like SunWest Credit Union that shows you step-by-step how to switch banks without fear or stress.
Read through the 4 steps below to make switching accounts a seamless process + click the drop downs for more information and tips.
You can also print our Switch Kit to mark off tasks as you go along.
You can be a member of SunWest Credit Union if you meet any 1 of these requirements:
We’ll need a photo ID to verify your identity + current address*, and we run both a credit check and ChexSystems report for all new members. Acceptable ID forms include:
*If your ID has an outdated address, or no address, please bring a document for proof of address. Examples: Piece of mail showing your name + current address, your lease agreement, a utility bill or bank statement
At SunWest Credit Union, YOU are a member-owner, and this $5 deposit is your share of SunWest which will go into your savings. All SunWest memberships will have a Savings. There is no fee, and the $5 is returned to you if you ever close your membership with us.
All you need in order to enroll in online banking is your Member ID + social security number. If you’re not tech savvy, or just want us there as a guiding light, enroll during your account opening and ask your branch representative any questions you have about online access through a desktop or our app.
Go through your bank statement and make a list of every deposit or payment that comes through your old account in order of the date. If you’re looking to save money, now is a perfect time to see if there are any services or subscriptions you could cut.
Update your employer and other companies you receive direct deposit from with your new account info to have them deposit your funds to your new account. Make sure your direct deposits go through correctly and that you have enough money in your new account before updating your payments.
Once your account is funded and direct deposits are set, start setting up any recurring transfers and updating the payment account for your bills. If your payments come out at different times of the month, it’s best to update your bill providers once each bill clears rather than all at once.
We’d recommend keeping your old account open for about a month to ensure you’ve accounted for all the payments and deposits.
Most banks will accept a phone call, written letter or in-person request to close an account.
Find the branch location that best works for you + call us to set up an appointment to open your new account!
Anyone who lives, works, attends church or school in Maricopa or Pima County is eligible for membership, as well as any SunWest employee or immediate family member of a current SunWest Credit Union member.
322172506. A routing number is an ID number that is specific to a financial institution, so all SunWest members have the same routing number.
It depends on how many questions you have or how deeply you'd like us to review our products and services with you. To get a strong understanding of your new SunWest accounts and benefits of membership, we recommend budgeting between 20-45 minutes for your account opening.
There is no minimum balance requirement for a checking. However, all members must have a Savings account to establish their membership, and there is a required minimum deposit of $5. This is not a fee, and if you ever choose to close your SunWest account, this $5 will be returned to you.
You can access your accounts online or at the ATM 24/7. We are also part of the CO-OP Shared Branching network with other credit unions throughout the US and certain other countries. This gives you access to over 5,000 branches and even more ATMs.
Nope! Once you open an account with us, you’re a SunWest member, baby! However, if you close your account and move out of our eligible service zones, you would not be eligible to open a new account until you met eligibility requirements again. With the CO-OP Shared Branching network, you have access to over 5,000 branches and even more ATMs.
