News & Events

Members can now get their direct deposit up to 2 days early*! Not a member yet? Visit enroll.kctcu.org to start your membership today! KCT will fund your opening $5 Savings Account deposit¹. Call us at 847.741.3344 for more information or find your nearest branch at locations.kctcu.org

In this edition we'll go over last minute tax tips to know before you file. We'll also cover the best way to spend each paycheck. Finally, we will discuss everything you need to know about taking out a home loan in 2022.

Join KCT Credit Union, Selfreliance Foundation and Illinois Credit Union Foundation in support of the people of Ukraine. Donations will be collected in support of Selfreliance Foundation’s Ukraine Relief Fund. Donations can be made via PayPal, by mail or at any KCT branch location. KCT will also match total donations up to $10,000! Visit ukraine.kctcu.org to learn more and donate. Thank you for your support!

The Annual Meeting of KCT Credit Union will take place from 4pm - 5pm on Thursday, March 17th, 2022, at the Elgin Room at Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. The Share Balance Date of Record is December 31, 2021. The Date of Record is used to determine the eligibility of each member to vote in the election. The Annual Meeting is open to all KCT members. Register today by visiting register.kctcu.org.

In this edition we discuss how you can make 2022 the year you stick to your financial resolutions. We'll also cover everything you need to know about auto loans. Finally, we will discuss the tax benefits that homeownership can provide.

Good news KCT Mortgage holders! myCUmortgage, our trusted partner for servicing members' mortgages, will be launching a new mortgage portal for members to access their loan info online. Starting December 17th, 2021, Servicing Digital will give you more features and easier online access to your mortgage. If you're already enrolled in autopay, your mortgage payments won't be impacted. If you make your payments online, you'll need to register after December 17th, 2021. Learn more at mycumortgage.com/member-access.

In this edition we talk about how to raise kids to be financially independent adults. We'll also discuss the 6 steps to crushing your debt, as well as 10 reasons to be grateful you belong to a credit union.

As Congress considers new infrastructure spending, lawmakers are considering unconventional sources of revenue to fund their plans. One proposal under consideration would require financial institutions like KCT to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) many activities on accounts with balances over $600. Such an unprecedented grab of your personal financial data raises several concerns.

KCT and Hanover Township are once again teaming up for a community shred event on October 9^th from 9am-11am at the Hanover Township Town Hall at 250 IL Route 59 in Bartlett. Bring your sensitive documents to be shredded safely. Only paper materials will be accepted, small paper clips and staples do not need to be removed. NO plastic bags. Shredding accepted until shred truck is full. Donations will also be accepted for the Hanover Township Food Pantry for non-perishable food, personal care and household items. We hope to see you there!

In this edition we interview our Financial Wellness Educator, Marlen Glenn on how to be financially well. We'll also discuss whether you are better off financing your vacation with a credit card or a closed-end loan and finally we give you five reasons to switch to eStatements!

TDE (Transaction Data Enrichment) will be launching on May 3^rd. What does this mean? TDE will allow for auto-categorization and description cleansing which turns ambiguous transaction information into clear, concise descriptions.

In this edition we talk about how to save on landscaping, avoiding auto warranty scams, and how to save on entertainment costs.

Please be aware of the latest text message scam that claims to be from the IRS. The scam states: "You have received a direct deposit of $1,200 from COVID-19 TREAS FUND. Further action is required to accept this payment into your account.”

— IRSnews (@IRSnews) December 17, 2020

The IRS has stated that "neither the IRS nor state agencies will ever text taxpayers asking for bank account information so that an Economic Impact Payments (EIP) deposit may be made."

Note: The downtown Elgin Gail Borden Branch will open on Monday, July 6th. Starting July 1, KCT’s branch lobbies for Elgin, South Elgin, Geneva, and Aurora will reopen for walk-ins at limited capacity. For anyone entering our lobbies, masks will be required, and 6-foot social distancing will also be enforced with ground decals denoting where to stand. If the lobby is at capacity, we ask that members wait outside or in their car until they are called in. Those meeting with a Member Service Representative (MSR) are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 847.741.3344, option 3. Members will be called in when the MSR is available.

In keeping with KCT Credit Union’s mission of Building Stronger Communities Together, we have partnered with The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago to award $20,000 in total grant money to local area foundations and organizations. The grant money will help fund activities and programs for students and community members.

Details to help you get fast, safe access to your economic impact payment.

In this edition we talk about mortgages, Home Equity Lines Of Credit (HELOC), our Get Out Of Debt (GOOD) Loan, and Life Insurance.

Dear Members,

Together, we’re weathering historic times. As we continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation, the health, safety and well-being of both our members and employees remains our top priority. As a result, we have taken the following action to do our part to minimize and slow the spread of the virus in Illinois:

On March 18th, we will close all branch lobbies, while continuing operation of branch drive-ups and ATMs, until further notice. Below is a breakdown, by branch, of the steps we are taking:

KCT would like to take a moment to assure members, partners and communities that we are closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and share our plans to ensure seamless service and support during this time.

The 2020 Census is more than a population count. It's an opportunity to shape the future of your community.

Now you can view images of any checks you’ve written on the KCT Online and Mobile banking platforms.

When shopping for a new set of wheels, your first stop should be right here at KCT Credit Union. Though many people start their process on the dealer's lot, you'll enjoy a lower rate, a simpler loan application, and other benefits by choosing to finance with KCT. 

Let's take a look at the differences in the auto loan process at a car dealership versus KCT.

Please take a moment to review the changes to the fee schedule that will take effect on Nov. 1, 2019.

KCT Credit Union has earned BadCredit.org's Editor's Choice™ Award for Community Commitment, highlighting KCT's support for Illinois community schools and providing financial literacy to our members. We are very honored to have been recognized for our continual community involvement efforts and will continue to strive in Building Stronger Communities Together.

Make the switch to a card with purpose and give back to BPS101's teachers and students!

Help support School District 300 and the District 300 Foundation for Educational Excellence with your own District 300 Affinity Card!  

Now you can take or use your KCT Visa Cards with you anywhere, even internationally without any fees. 

KCT's Annual Meeting will be on Thursday, March 21 at 4:15 pm in the Elgin branch.

All KCT branches and Contact Center will be closed Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. 

Saturday, KCT staff participated in Centro de Informacion's annual Gala. 

KCT Credit Union has learned of an email scam that is asking for KCT Online usernames and passwords.

Join us Wednesday, August 1 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM in celebrating the grand opening of our newest KCT branch located in Gail Borden Library's downtown Elgin location. 

Join KCT Credit Union and Linda Chapa LaVia for a fundraising event for Alyssa Tatar and her family, brave mother of 4 and Marine Veteran.

Our new KCT branch is open in the Downtown Elgin Gail Borden Library as of Thursday, July 5th!

Join us in celebrating the opening of our newest South Elgin branch!

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former Vermont Governor Howard Dean will share the stage for Judson University’s seventh World Leaders Forum on April 19, 2018. The event, titled “A bipartisan conversation about leadership in divided times,” marks the first time since 2011 that Gingrich and Dean have shared a stage.

Following the credit union motto of ‘People helping People’, KCT Credit Union and Horace Mann have partnered to help communities achieve financial wellness in a seven-county area in Northern Illinois.

KCT will be hosting an open house in Geneva to celebrate 80 years of serving the community on Friday, December 8th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. 

On October 19th, KCT Members participated in Shop for Miracles with CO-OP Financial Services and Credit Unions for Kids. The funds raised from the day will be donated to our local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

The Kane Excellence in Education Partnership and KCT Credit Union awarded Batavia High School senior Heaven McCoy the $1,000 Kane Excellence in Education Partnership Youth Scholarship earlier this month.

On September 7, 2017, Equifax Inc, disclosed a recent data breach that potentially impacts roughly 143 million U.S. consumers. Beginning the middle of May through July 2017, criminals were able to exploit a vulnerability on an Equifax website application and gained unauthorized access to sensitive, personal information.

Every year, the Illinois Credit Union League holds a raffle to help fund the Illinois Credit Union Foundation. Over 2,300 raffle tickets were sold this year and 10 Illinois credit union members won prizes ranging from $100 - $2,500. This year, KCT Credit Union Geneva Member since 2012, Larry Diffenbach, won 3rd prize of $500.

In a recent article, CUInsight.com wrote about some of the ways Illinois credit unions are giving back to their members. Hear how KCT has been demonstrating the credit union philosophy of "people helping people". 

You can now make transfers between accounts outside KCT Credit Union with A2A (account-to-account) transfers. Once you add and verify access to your accounts outside KCT, you can make transfers using KCT Online and KCT Mobile.

KCT was proud to contribute $500 to the ECC Foundation. In conjunction with the Elgin Community College Faculty Association’s (ECCFA) $10,000 donation, this money will help fund student scholarships.

There has been an increase in ATM skimming fraud in the Chicagoland area. Skimming devices can be installed on ATMs by fraudsters to collect your card information/PIN.  This information is used to create fraudulent cards to withdraw money from your accounts.

Members who are teachers, faculty, students or families at local high schools now have access to new ATMs at Elgin High School, South Elgin High School, Bartlett High School and Streamwood High School.

In September KCT has installed a new ATM for members to use at the Kane County Circuit Clerk Building located off Randall Road in St. Charles. 

At the start of the school year, teachers, faculty, students and families at Hampshire High School will have access to a new ATM just inside the main enterance to the school. This is the third ATM that has been installed within D300.

In this edition we talk about ways to manage your current financial situation, including budgeting for your summer vacation and visiting KCT for an annual Debt Checkup.

Check out creditunion.com's latest article about us! KCT is growing and its thanks to leadership and our members.

Yvonne Irving, Vice President of Business Development particiapted in District U46's Principal for a Day at Lincoln Elemenatry School in Hoffman Estates. 

KCT President/CEO, Mike Lee, has been elected as Chairman of the Illinois Credit Union Foundation.

We are pleased to announce that one of our own will be inducted into the IL Credit Union Hall of Fame. This is the biggest honor that one can receive in the State of Illinois from the Credit Union Community.

KCT, Center for Economic Progress, and Judson University are teaming up to offer free income tax filing for low income families. 

2016 Premier Members have received their share of $35,000. We're looking for new premier members in 2017.

How does KCT help our members? How do we put people before profits? 

The conversion to KCT's new online banking platform has begun. More information about the conversion, and how it will affect you, is available here.

More branches than most BIG banks. Based on the most recent data, CO-OP Shared Branch is now the third largest branch network among financial institutions.