Coming soon: Credit Union ONE Pays Your Way Sweepstakes

The third annual Credit Union ONE Pays Your Way Sweepstakes will be hosted on the company’s Facebook page from September 14 - 28, 2015.  

During this fan-favorite sweepstakes, fans who “like” Credit Union ONE’s Facebook page and complete an entry form will have the chance to win one of 13 gift cards. Winners will be selected randomly.

The sweepstakes enables Credit Union ONE to reward its fans simply for liking the page by “paying their way” and helping with the cost of everyday expenses. Gift cards will range in value from $20 - $100 and can be redeemed at either Meijer, Kroger, or Starbucks locations.  

Like us on Facebook and watch for the Credit Union ONE Pays Your Way Sweepstakes coming soon! 

"Seasons of Reasons" Sweepstakes Winner is Credit Union ONE Member



(L to R) Tom Schaeffler, EVP/COO of Credit Union ONE presents $5,000 check to Christine

and Carl Klayo, with the help of Kris Brosnihan, Sr. Digital Service Analyst for Credit Union ONE 

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE announced that one of their members has been awarded the grand prize in the “Seasons of Reasons" bill pay sweepstakes.

 

Credit Union ONE members who use bill pay had the opportunity to enter to win $5,000 just for using bill pay.  The sweepstakes, which ran from November 3, 2014 – January 31, 2015, encouraged members to enroll in Online Bill Pay and automatically be entered to win one of three amazing prizes. The contest was open to all members of nine participating credit unions who were checking account holders in good standing, who were at least 18 years old by November 3 2014 and were legal U.S. residents.

 

Credit Union ONE member Christine Klayo and spouse Carl were very happy to find out that Christine was the $5,000 grand prize winner of the contest. “We have been members since 1986, and we appreciate the convenience of Bill Pay;  it's fast, easy, and only takes a few seconds to pay the bills,” said Klayo.

 

During the sweepstakes, Credit Union ONE added 1,315 new online bill pay users.

 

“With Online Bill Pay we’re giving our members an opportunity to switch to online payments which makes bill management a simple process,” said Kristopher Brosnihan, Credit Union ONE Senior Digital Services Analyst. “This sweepstakes was a great opportunity for us to reward our loyal members for their commitment to Credit Union ONE.”

 

Members interested in learning more about Credit Union ONE’s Online Bill Pay can do so by visiting cuone.org/billpay.

 

 Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 120,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook.

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Coming soon...Credit Union ONE "Pays Your Way"

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE has announced that they will be bringing back the Credit Union ONE Pays Your Way Sweepstakes, which will be held on their Facebook site from August 18-29, 2014.  

The sweepstakes has been such a fan favorite in the past that in an effort to show appreciation for their Facebook fans and to engage them, Credit Union ONE decided to run the promotion again.   

During the Sweepstakes period fans who “like” Credit Union ONE’s Facebook page will receive an entry form that once completed will enter them into the sweepstakes.  Existing fans will also have the opportunity to complete an entry form and enter to win. 

There will be two drawings during this sweepstakes – with four winners randomly selected on the first drawing and eight winners selected on the second drawing, for a total of twelve winners. Winners will receive gift cards to Starbucks, Kroger, and Meijer stores, simply just for being a fan and entering the drawing! 

Winning fans will be encouraged to post a photo of them using their gift card.  Also, an online photo album for the promotion will be created to house the photos for display, in an effort to showcase the winners and highlighting themselves as fans.  

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 113,000 members, with seventeen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

With TurboTax® & Credit Union ONE you could be a winner!

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE is once again offering a tax product for its members that not only offers great benefits, but members that hurry can even be entered into a sweepstakes as well!

Credit Union ONE is participating in the TurboTax^® Program.  Credit union members are eligible for either the Federal “free” version, or if they require more extension tax filing will receive a discount on their filing fee.  Those that file before the end of February will be entered into a sweepstakes, “Triple My Refund”, which includes a Grand Prize-Triple your tax refund (or liability) up to $10,000, three First Prize winners of $2,500 each, and twelve additional prizes of $500 each.

Why spend more than you should to have someone else do your taxes for you? TurboTax^® puts the power in your hands to keep more of your hard earned money, with the peace-of-mind of knowing you have experts in your corner every step of the way.

Customized to your situation, TurboTax^® searches for the latest deductions and credits based on your job, family, and life so you know you’ll get every penny you deserve.

TurboTax^® is there year-round with expert help when you need it, so you won’t get stuck if you have a question.

Get started with TurboTax^® today and save!

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 108,000 members, with seventeen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook.

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Credit Union ONE “Pays Your Way Sweepstakes”

Ferndale, Michigan – Fans of the Credit Union ONE Facebook page recently had the opportunity to win various gift cards in the “Pays Your Way Sweepstakes” held November 18^th-December 6^th.

To give back to their members and show appreciation of their Facebook fans, Credit Union ONE ran the sweepstakes for the second year in a row, due to it being such a fan favorite last year. 

During the Sweepstakes period fans who “liked” Credit Union ONE’s Facebook page received an entry form that once completed would enter them into the sweepstakes.  Existing fans also had the opportunity to complete an entry form and enter to win, with all entrants being given one chance to win daily. 

Three drawings were held with a total of nineteen winners selected receiving gift cards to Starbucks, Kroger, and Meijer stores ranging in value from $10-$40, simply just for being a fan and entering the drawing!!

Supporting analytics showed the promotion brought in 177 new fans to the page, with over 1,207 fans entering into the Sweepstakes; approximately a 17.4% entry rate of our total fan base. 

According to Andrea Pertile, Credit Union ONE Social Media Manager, “Credit Union ONE’s goal is to engage our members by giving back; whether it’s joining a discussion on an interesting topic, making our fans laugh with a joke, or brightening a fans’ day with a cup of coffee.  Adding value to our members’ lives is what drives us.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 108,000 members, with seventeen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook.

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Credit Union ONE members win with “Banking on Paradise” Sweepstakes

Winner of two Kindle Fires member Susan B. (r) with St.Clair Shores Asst. Branch  Manager  Krystine Newberry 

Macomb Asst. Branch Manager Candy Orvelo with Michael R., winner of a Kindle Fire

Winner of iPod Nano Laura B. with Matt Lahr, Branch Manager of Credit Union ONE Beaumont Troy

(l) Traverse City Branch Manager Tamara DePonio with winner of Kindle Fire Birdie S.

Happy member John G. with his new Kindle Fire

Kathleen D. receives her new Kindle Fire

(l) Kris Brosnihan, Digital Services Analyst

for Credit Union ONE presents Mike

Kitchen with a Kindle Fire

Ferndale, Michigan – Who wouldn’t want to win a trip to paradise just by paying their bills online?

By participating in the national bill pay sweepstakes sponsored by Fidelity Information Services, Credit Union ONE enabled their members to win Kindle Fire tablets, Apple iPod Nano MP3 players, a cash prize of $2500 or the Grand Prize of a one week trip for four to Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas!

Simply by using the online bill payment system members were automatically entered into the sweepstakes; with more usage of the bill pay system giving them more chances to win.

“Bill Pay is a great way for members to pay their bills online,” said Kris Brosnihan, Credit Union ONE Digital Services Analyst.  Our members can pay anyone and make many of these payments next business day. These members have higher participation at the credit union and the opportunity to reward them for paying their bills online with great prizes is a bonus.”

So far, with four weeks of reporting the results of winners, Credit Union ONE members have won 15 Kindle Fire tablets, and 5 Apple iPod Nano MP3 players!  There will be one more week of winners before the Cash Prize Winner and the Grand Prize Winner are chosen, and Credit Union ONE is hoping that a Trip to Paradise is in the future for a lucky Credit Union ONE member!

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 108,000 members, with seventeen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook.

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

It’s Your Money - Keep More of it with TurboTax® & Credit Union ONE

Ferndale, Michigan – Did you know that Credit Union ONE is offering a new tax product for its members that not only offers great benefits, but members that hurry can even be entered into a sweepstakes as well?

This tax season Credit Union ONE is participating in the TurboTax® Program. Credit union members are eligible for either the Federal “free” version, or if they require more extension tax filing will receive a discount on their filing fee.

Those that file before the end of February will be entered into a drawing, “Double the Fund Sweepstakes”, which includes Three Grand Prizes-Double Your Fund (or liability) up to $5000 each, and Ten First Place Prizes of $500 each.

Why spend more than you should to have someone else do your taxes for you? TurboTax® puts the power in your hands to keep more of your hard earned money, with the peace-of-mind of knowing you have experts in your corner every step of the way.

TurboTax® is customized to your situation, searching for the latest deductions and credits based on your job, family, and life so you know you’ll get every penny you deserve.

TurboTax® is there year-round with expert help when you need it, so you won’t get stuck if you have a question.

Get started with TurboTax® today and save!

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Bill Pay Sweepstakes Grand Prize Awarded to Credit Union ONE Member

Credit Union ONE President/CEO Gary Moody presents
Michelle Witulski with her Grand Prize Check of $1,500

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE announced that one of their members has been awarded the grand prize in the “It Pays to Go Green” sweepstakes.

Where else would you have the opportunity to win $1,500 and help the environment at the same time? The ‘It Pays To Go Green” sweepstakes, which ran from May 15, 2011 – June 30, 2011, encouraged members to enroll in Online Bill Pay and automatically be entered to win one of three amazing prizes. The contest was open to all members of nine participating credit unions who were checking account holders in good standing, who were at least 18 years old by May 15, 2011 and were legal U.S. residents.

Credit Union ONE member Michelle Witulski was thrilled to find out that she was the $1,500 grand prize winner of the contest. For the Beaumont Hospital employee, time is very important. “Bill Pay is fast, easy and convenient; and it only takes a few seconds to pay the bills,” said Witulski.

Other prizes awarded to Credit Union ONE members included an Amazon Kindle™, and seven 10-piece garden sets.

During the sweepstakes, Credit Union ONE added 680 new online bill pay users in just 45 days! Their membership averages 54,000+  payments and close to $16 million paid per month using online bill pay.

Online Bill Pay is free to enroll, easy to use and saves the environment in the process. If only 20% of US households switched to electronic bills, statements and payments, over 1.8 million trees would be saved each year!

“With Online Bill Pay we’re giving our members an opportunity to switch to online payments which makes bill management a simple process and protects the environment,” said Kristopher Brosnihan, Credit Union ONE Web Analyst. “This sweepstakes was a great opportunity for us to reward our loyal members for their commitment to going green.”

Members interested in learning more about Credit Union ONE’s Online Bill Pay can do so by visiting cuone.org/billpay.

For a full list of all winners, please visit http://www.itpaystogogreensweeps.com/.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org/

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Credit Union ONE Announces Winners of Their “It Pays To Go Green” Sweepstakes

From left:  Member Gary Martin receives his new Amazon Kindle 

from Credit Union ONE Web Analyst Kristopher Brosnihan.

Ferndale, Michigan – Where else would you have the opportunity to win $1,500 and help the environment at the same time? The ‘It Pays To Go Green” sweepstakes, which ran from May 15, 2011 – June 30, 2011, encouraged Credit Union ONE members to enroll in Online Bill Pay and automatically be entered to win one of three amazing prizes. Online Bill Pay is free to enroll, easy to use and just think of how many trees will be saved in the process. If only 20% of US households switched to electronic bills, statements and payments, over 1.8 million trees would be saved each year!

Credit Union ONE today announced the weekly and first place winners of the “It Pays to Go Green” sweepstakes which was open to all Credit Union ONE members who were checking account holders in good standing, who were at least 18 years old by May 15, 2011 and were legal U.S. residents.

Prizes awarded to Credit Union ONE members included one first prize; an Amazon Kindle™, and seven runner-up prizes; a 10-piece Garden Set.

Gary Martin, a current Online Bill Pay user is the lucky first place winner who received an Amazon Kindle™. He was joined by seven weekly winners as they too visited the credit union to retrieve their 10pc Garden Tool Kits.

“With Online Bill Pay we’re giving our members an opportunity to switch to online payments which makes bill management a simple process and protects the environment,” said Kristopher Brosnihan, Credit Union ONE Web Analyst. “This sweepstakes is a great opportunity for us to reward our loyal members for their commitment to going green.”

Members interested in learning more about Credit Union ONE’s Online Bill Pay can do so by visiting cuone.org/billpay.

For a full list of all winners, please visit www.itpaystogogreensweeps.com.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

 

Win Big by ‘Going Green’ with Credit Union ONE

Ferndale, Michigan – Very soon, Credit Union ONE members will have the opportunity to win cash and prizes by ‘going green’ and paying their bills through Online Bill Pay in a special It Pays to Go Green Sweepstakes.

The sweepstakes will run from May 15-June 30, 2011 with prizes awarded each week. At the end of the sweepstakes a Grand Prize of $1,500 will be awarded to a lucky winner from a participating financial institution.

‘Going Green’ not only helps the environment by reducing the amount of paper used, but also provides members the benefits of paying their bills from one convenient place.

Entries into the drawing can be earned by signing up and using Online Bill Pay. Members can potentially earn up to twenty sweepstakes entries. For more information about Online Bill Pay, as well as the full sweepstakes rules, go to cuone.org/billpay.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org

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