Banking FAQs
Banking
Q: Are my deposit accounts FDIC insured?
A: Yes! The basic insurance amount is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank. Deposits maintained in different categories of legal ownership at the same bank can be seperately insured. Therefore, it is possible to have deposits of more than $250,000 at one insured bank and still be fully insured. Ask us for details.
Maspeth Federal Savings & Loan Association has chosen not to participate in the FDIC's Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Customers of Maspeth Federal Savings & Loan Association with noninterest-bearing transaction accounts will continue to be insured through December 31, 2009 for up to $250,000 under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules.
Q: How do I set up Direct Deposit of my payroll check?
A: After your checking application has been approved, you will receive our routing and transit number and your account number. If your employer participates in a direct deposit program, simply provide this information to the human resources or payroll department at your company, and your direct deposit will usually begin within thirty days.
Q: How do I set up Direct Deposit of my Social Security check?
A: After your checking application has been approved, you will receive our routing and transit number and your account number. Simply contact us, and have your Social Security Number and account information available to set up your direct deposit right over the phone.
Q: Can I get information about my account by phone?
A: Yes! Account information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our Telephone Banking Service. Ask us for details. Please note: For privacy reasons customer service representatives can not give out account information over the phone.
Q: Is interest paid on my checking account?
A: Yes! If you want a checking account that pays a competitive rate of interest, check out our Now Checking account.
Q: Can accounts be opened online?
A: Sorry, not at this time.
Q: Can I open an account if I don't live in the United States? What if I live in the United States but am not a citizen yet?
A: At this time, we only accept applications from persons residing within the United States with valid U.S. tax identification numbers (Social Security Numbers). If you have questions, contact us. We'd like to hear from you.
Q: Can I do all of my banking with you?
A: Yes! Thanks to the convenience of Direct Deposit, ATMs, Online Banking, and Telphone Banking, everyday banking activities can be performed on your own time. Contact us with questions about your banking needs.
Q: Can I look at all of my transactions at any time?
A: Yes! With Online Banking, you have access to your account information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Q: How frequently is my information updated?
A: Your account information is updated every business day with new transactions that posted to your account the previous day.
Q: Are wire transfers possible to and from my checking account?
A: Yes! Funds can be transferred to and from accounts by wire transfer or via ACH (Automated Clearing House) debits or credits. Contact us for details.
Q: How do I make a deposit to my account from a remote location?
A: You can do most of your banking by using direct deposit, ATMs or ACH (Automated Clearing House) transactions. We also offer a bank-by-mail service, which allows you to mail non-recurring deposits. Contact us for details on a method that's best for you.
Q: When do I have access to use Internet Banking?
A: With Online Banking, you have access to your account information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
