Tips and Tricks
Amherst Federal Credit Union is dedicated to equipping our members with the tools and resources to make the most of their membership. Use this page to educate yourself about the evolving world of personal banking, obtain valuable information to help keep your accounts secure, learn about the various products and services the AFCU offers, and how to take full advantage of them.
Debit Card Fraud
These days many people prefer card to cash, and while utilizing a debit card as your primary payment method is quick and convenient, there can be some associated risks as well. Use these tips to help prevent debit card fraud, and learn what to do in the event your card is compromised.
Debit Card Fraud
eZCard
Did you know you can manage your Amherst FCU Visa Credit Card account entirely online? It’s safe, easy, and free thanks to ezcardinfo.com. Enjoy these quick tips about eZCard and how to use it with AFCU.
eZCard
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Beginning July 7th, 2025, we are adding enhanced security features to our Online Banking platform including support for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). There’s a good chance you’ve heard of MFA and may already be using it when logging in to other platforms such as your email, social media, or bank accounts elsewhere. Enjoy these quick tips about MFA and how to use it with AFCU:
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Visa Travel Cards
Like it or not, plastic rules the banking world. While most people have at least one credit or debit card in their name, that may not always be the best option for every person or situation. If you remember Travelers Checks from days of old, get ready to learn about their evolution and multitude of modern uses.
Visa Travel Cards
How to Pay Your Loan
Congratulations! You just scored financing through Amherst Federal Credit Union. Whether it’s an auto loan, personal loan, or home equity line of credit, you might be wondering how you can make payments.
How to Pay Your Loan
Credit Building Basics
Your credit score can play an important role in determining not only how much credit certain lenders will extend to you, but also your interest rate, term limits, and other conditions. Unfortunately, there’s no quick, cheap way to magically build or fix your credit.
Credit Building Basics
Spotting Scams
In today’s fast-paced and constantly changing world, more and more usually savvy consumers find themselves falling victim to scams. Even the most informed members can be caught off guard or misled by sophisticated scams that can unfortunately result in thousands in lost funds.
Spotting Scams