We make it easy to switch your account to Northwest Resource. Simply follow these steps and use the provided forms to make the switch.

1. Open your new Northwest Resource checking account.

To open a new checking account, complete this Additional Services Application and return it to us. Or call 503-220-2592 and speak to a Financial Service Representative.

2. Switch your transactions to your new account.

Change your direct deposit to Northwest Resource.

For payroll direct deposit, fill out this Payroll Direct Deposit Change Form and give it to your employer's payroll office.

To change your Social Security direct deposit, fill out this Social Security Direct Deposit Enrollment Form and return it to the credit union. We'll take care of the rest.

Switch your automatic withdrawals to Northwest Resource.

Use this Automatic Withdrawal Change Form to contact any organization that you have authorized to make automatic withdrawals from your account and let them know you have switched to NRFCU.

Let outstanding checks and automatic withdrawals clear your old account.

Leave enough money in your old account to cover your outstanding checks. It may take several weeks for everything to clear.

3. Close your old account.

Once outstanding checks have cleared your old account, ask your old financial institution to close your account and request a check for the remaining balance. You may use this Please Close My Account form to make it simple. Then, be sure to shred your old checks and cut up your old ATM/Check card.

You're done!

Now you can enjoy using your Northwest Resource checking account. If you have any questions about moving your checking account, please call us at 503-220-2592 or email us at info@nrfcu.org.

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