Meriwest Introduces Online New Member Acquisition Program

02/07/08
Online Funding makes the Process Faster and Easier
San Jose, CA - Meriwest Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions serving Silicon Valley, the Greater Bay Area and Tucson, Arizona, recently introduced a state of the art internet based New Member Acquisition and Online Funding Program. The online program allows non Meriwest Credit Union members to join the credit union, open a variety of products, and fund the account from another financial institution. They do this all in a fully secure internet environment from their own home or office. From start to finish, the process is a smooth and convenient time saver for anyone wishing to start their relationship at Meriwest.
"Meriwest recognizes that online account opening and funding is required to maintain our competitive edge in a world dominated by technology and the internet," said Tony Cortez, Vice President of Marketing at Meriwest Credit Union, "This is really just a beginning for us. We will soon launch a more robust product selection and funding engine for our existing online members, allowing them to open additional products from their homes or work and fund them online at a time convenient to them. Having accessibility to a physical location is no longer a need. The program is convenient and green. It's totally paperless, and there is no need to drive to a branch to open an account."
About Meriwest Credit Union Meriwest Credit Union, one of Silicon Valley's largest and established financial institutions, has been providing proactive, personal, convenient and innovative financial products and services to businesses and families throughout the Greater Bay Area and Tucson, Arizona, for more than 45 years. Meriwest is ranked as a 5-Star financial institution, as rated by BauerFinancial, and has received this rating for 13 consecutive quarters. More information can be found at www.meriwest.com.
Contact: Meriwest Credit Union Gregory Meyer Community Relations Manager 408-365-6328 gmeyer@meriwest.com |