A welcome kit will be delivered to your address in the next few weeks that will have your new account number, information on how to access your funds and set up online banking, and any loan payment information you may need. Your Sweeny Teachers FCU account will transfer to Gulf Coast Educators FCU at the end of business on June 30, 2023.
Gulf Coast Educators FCU looks forward to serving you and your family’s financial needs. We are proud to provide you with the same personalized level of member service you’ve always had, with the added benefits of also being a GCEFCU member, including:
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Sweeny Teachers FCU or Gulf Coast Educators FCU. You may fill out the form below to be notified via email of any upcoming changes or announcements regarding the merger.
About Gulf Coast Educators FCU
About Gulf Coast Educators FCU
Gulf Coast Educators FCU has been serving the financial needs of school employees and their family members since 1948. Here you will find all the same products and services of a big bank, designed specifically for school employees.
As an educator, you’re all about helping students learn and grow to live the best lives they can. As a credit union that was formed exclusively for educators, Gulf Coast Educators FCU is all about helping YOU improve your financial life. We understand your needs, your goals, and your career as an educator.
Educating the youth of Texas is what you do. Educating you about how to bank better is what we do. Browse some of our products and services below to learn more.
Savings accounts, Free Checking, Kid accounts, & more
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Auto loans, personal loans, credit cards, loans for educators.
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Mortgages, Refinances, Home Equity Loans, Teacher Mortgage
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Accessing Your Account
Accessing Your Account
A welcome kit will be delivered to your address that will have your new account number, routing number, information on how to access your funds and set up online banking, and any loan payment information you may need. Your Sweeny Teachers FCU account will transfer to Gulf Coast Educators FCU at the end of business on June 30, 2023.
Setting up Online Banking
Once you receive your new account number in the mail, you can set up online banking and download GCEFCU’s mobile app. Here you can easily view your account balance, transfer funds, pay your bills, make loan payments, and more. Text “Apple” or “Android” to 281-843-8611 to have the mobile app download link sent straight to your phone.
Depositing & Withdrawing Funds
Depositing & Withdrawing Funds
One of our promises is to make it easy to do business with us. So when it comes to depositing & withdrawing funds, we give you several choices:
Depositing & Withdrawing Funds In Person
In person at any of our locations. After hours, you can use our night drop which will be processed next business morning.
Depositing & Withdrawing Funds By Mail
Mail your deposit to: GCEFCU, 5953 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505 (checks only, please do not mail cash). Click here for a pdf version of the credit union’s deposit slips.
Depositing & Withdrawing Funds Electronically
RDC – Remote Deposits via the mobile app for checks.
Transfers in Online Banking – You can add external accounts from another credit union or bank into your GCEFCU online banking account. Once you have them added, you can transfer to and from those accounts, all within one platform. There is no charge for this service with the deposits taking up to 5 business days to post.
Wire Transfer – Wire transfers can be received same day depending on the timing. There is no fee from the credit union to receive a wire transfer.
From Your Phone – Apple/Android/Samsung Pay can be used by adding your debit card to your passbook on your mobile phone. From there, you may make purchases with your debit card, without ever having to take your wallet out.
Zelle – Located conveniently in your GCEFCU app, Zelle® enables you to send and receive money with friends and family, no matter where they bank. Click here to learn more.
Fee-Free ATMs
You can use your GCEFCU VISA Debit Card at any ATM in the Allpoint Nationwide Network. Find an Allpoint “No-Surcharge” ATM near you by clicking here.
The closest Allpoint ATM to Sweeny is located at a Walgreens in West Columbia, approximately 8.4 miles away. This ATM also accepts cash deposits. We have included the address below:
100 E Brazos Ave
West Columbia, TX 77486
Shared Branching
Shared branches allow our members to conduct certain types of transactions at participating credit union locations throughout the US. With over 5,000 locations, you’re never far from your credit union accounts. There are limits to the types of transactions you can do at a shared branch, so please call ahead to confirm. Click here to find a location near you.
Loan Details
Loan Details
All loans with Sweeny Teachers FCU will be transferred on June 30, 2023, and future payments will be made to GCEFCU beginning July 1, 2023. If your monthly payment is made via payroll deduction with Sweeny ISD, your payments will be automatically transferred over. If you pay your loan directly to the credit union, you will need to set up a new payment method. Please ensure that you set up and log in to your GCEFCU online banking account before the conversion date to set up a payment method.
Ways to Pay Your Loan
We promise to make it easy to do business with us and paying your loan should be no different. Below you will find our convenient payment methods for your loan.
Online Banking
Transfer directly from your GCEFCU savings or checking account within online banking.
Processing Time: Immediately
Fee: Free
In Person
Stop by any of our locations to pay your loan in person. To view all locations and hours, click here. You can also visit any Shared Branching location to make your loan payment.
Processing Time: Immediately
Fee: Free
By Mail
You can pay your loan by mailing a check to our main office. Please do not mail cash. Mail to: Gulf Coast Educators FCU, 5953 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, Texas 77505.
Processing Time: Next Business Day
Fee: Free
From Another Financial Institution
You can transfer money to your accounts at other credit unions or banks by adding them as an external account. Simply log into online banking from your desktop computer and go to the SETTINGS section. Select the ACCOUNTS tab and click LINK AN EXTERNAL ACCOUNT. Once you have completed all of the steps, you can make transfers to and from your external account within the TRANSFERS section of online banking. There is no charge for this service with the payments taking up to 5 business days to post.
Processing time: 5 days
Fee: Free
Using a Credit Card
If you would like to make your loan payment online from another financial institution, you can use our Web Payment Center.
Accepted Debit Cards: MasterCard, VISA, and Discover
Accepted Credit Cards: MasterCard and Discover
*Please note that we are not able to process VISA credit cards as payment.
Processing time: 2 days
Fee: $5
By Phone
You can pay your GCEFCU loan using a credit card from another financial institution by calling us at 281-487-9333.
Processing time: 2 days
Fee: $10
Direct Deposit & Payroll Deduction
Direct Deposit & Payroll Deduction
If you have direct deposit or payroll deduction set up to your Sweeny Teachers FCU account or loan(s), those will automatically transfer over to your new GCEFCU account.
Any automatic payments you have set up to and from your existing account will need to be updated to your new GCEFCU account number, which you will receive in the mail. GCEFCU’s routing number is 313087286.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Sweeny Teachers FCU will remain open until June 30, 2023. You may contact them with any questions regarding your account by calling (979) 548-2662.
Gulf Coast Educators FCU offers a variety of ways to get in touch with us:
Call: 281-487-9333 or Toll free: 1-800-683-3863
All calls are routed through our contact center which is available weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM and 9 AM to Noon Saturdays.
Video & Web Chat: During business hours you can connect to our contact center and online team members by clicking on the Live Help button on the bottom right hand corner of the each page. You can select to speak with a representative via web chat, computer audio, or video chat. Online web & video chat is available during our regular contact center hours.
Visit A Branch: Find a GCEFCU location near you by clicking here.
Email: Send us an email directly at info@gcefcu.org. As a reminder, do not send confidential information, such as member, account, card or social security numbers in an e-mail message.
Social Media: Connect with us on any of our social media pages by clicking one of the icons below.
