Proudly local banking.
Now serving Wetaskiwin.

Vision Credit Union has opened our doors in Wetaskiwin. We’re new to town, but we’ve been providing financial services to folks in this area for nearly 70 years. We’re rooted in this part of the province and we’re proud to serve the people who call it home. We can’t wait to meet you at our Wetaskiwin branch.


Learn more about the benefits of local banking with Vision. Talk with a member specialist about your options and find out how you can sign up to become a member now!


It’s a done deal!

On May 3, Encompass Credit Union signed Vision Credit Union’s formal offer to purchase its Wetaskiwin branch. The signing of this contract follows a month of due diligence and public consultation aimed at ensuring the acquisition will benefit all stakeholders.

Now that the sale has been finalized, both credit unions will focus on the smooth and easy transition of Wetaskiwin members from Encompass to Vision Credit Union. Please talk with your member specialist about your options, and find out how you can sign up to become a member now!

This is the start of something great.

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • Why join Vision?

    Wetaskiwin fits perfectly with Vision Credit Union, not only geographically but also with our vision of being the financial service provider of choice with rural and entrepreneurial minded Albertans. Vision is excited about the opportunity to serve this membership and trade area.

  • When did the change take place?

    Wetaskiwin officially joined the Vision Credit Union family on September 23, 2019.

  • Will my account number change?

    Yes, you will be assigned a new account number. We will be able to “swap” your transactions (AFTs and cheques) with minimal impact to you.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • How will I reference my accounts after the change?

    Once your membership has been transferred over to Vision Credit Union, YOUR NAME is all we need to access your accounts. Names of the accounts may have changed slightly but VCU has tried to keep the same wording as what you see now. If you have renamed your account, the description will be the same.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • Because account numbers will be changing, will this affect the cheques I have?

    Yes, current ENCU cheques should not be used past September 20. A standard supply of VCU cheques have been ordered for you if you have written a cheque on your Encompass account within the last year. VCU cheques should have been received by late August, early September. As only standard cheques were ordered, if you do require more or a different type of cheque, or have not received your VCU cheques, please contact your branch. 


    Shred your old ENCU cheques. Any cheques written prior to September 20 will clear through your new VCU account.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • What happens with AFTs (automatic payments/transfers) and other preauthorized transactions that I have set up?

    Direct debits and direct deposits will continue as normal for one year. All pre-authorized transfers and payments between accounts will continue to operate and be processed normally - this includes loan payments. These transactions will continue on dates as scheduled.


    Going forward, any new AFTs (automatic payments/ transfers) being set up must have your new VCU account number.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • Will there be any changes to my monthly service charges?

    Personal Accounts:

    Personal service charges will be charged by ENCU as normal on September 15. Accounts will be closed over the weekend of September 20. You will be charged service charges by VCU on October 7. Service charges for VCU personal accounts will be charged on the 7th of the month going forward.


    Business Accounts:

    Business service charges will be charged by ENCU as normal on August month end. Accounts will be closed over the weekend of September 20. You will be charged service charges by VCU on September month end. Business account service charges will continue to charge on the end of the month.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • Will there be any changes to my monthly statements?

    After September 20, you will no longer have access to your ENCU statements. Please ensure you have saved your e-statements from the ENCU online banking site.


    Personal Account Statements:

    ENCU statements will run normally on September 15. Funds will be transferred to VCU over the weekend of September 20. A paper copy of your final ENCU statement will be sent in the mail after October 15. You will receive a VCU statement with your opening balance on October 7. Statements will be produced on the 7th of the month going forward. For members who receive paper statements, there will be a statement produced on September 7 with a $0.00 balance in preparation for conversion weekend.


    Business Account Statements:

    On September 30 a final paper statement for your

    ENCU account will be mailed to you. On September 30, you will receive a statement from VCU. Statements will continue to produce at the end of the month. For members who receive paper statements, there will be a statement produced on August 31 with a $0.00 balance in preparation for conversion weekend.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • Will I have access to telephone banking?

    Any member who would like to be set up for telephone banking may do so by contacting the branch.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • Will there be changes to branch hours of operation?

    Yes. The branch will now be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • How will this impact my branch?

    Once joined, all members will be able to use the branch services at any of our branches across Alberta. Hours of branch operation will be 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Will there be an impact to staff?

    Wetaskiwin branch staff deliver exceptional service to their members and we look forward to continuing to work with all of the current staff.

  • Will there be changes to leadership?

    Branch management will remain the same, supported by a Regional Manager as well as an Executive management team located in Camrose.

  • Will the Wetaskiwin area have Board representation?

    Members located at Wetaskiwin, Camrose City Centre, Camrose West End, and Daysland branches will elect seven directors, with 2-3 positions available each year.

  • Will there be a change to my account/products?

    Members will keep their current loan and deposit products, with terms as agreed. They do however have the option to switch to any product offered in Vision’s current product suite if they choose to do so upon renewal.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • What would be the new operating name/brand?

    The branch will be operating as Vision Credit Union Wetaskiwin branch.

  • Will I need a new MemberCard and/or Cheques?

    You will receive a new MemberCard and PIN prior to transition. All member cheques will be replaced by Vision Credit Union at no charge to the member.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • Will my online banking information change?

    You will have a new login for MemberDirect Integrated (MDI), which will be the 19-digit PAN from your new MemberCard. Your new online banking website address will be www.visioncu.ca/Personal/OnlineBanking/


    The first time you access VCU online banking, you will use the 19-digit PAN number from the new VCU Member Card or MemberDirect Access Only card. Your PAC (personal access code) to login to VCU online banking will be VisionWN2019. You will be prompted to change this after your initial login.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • Will I have access to my E-statements?

    You will not have the history of your e-statements after the banking system transition occurs. We ask that you print or save your monthly statements until the time of the transition to have for your records.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

  • Will my E-transfer Payees remain intact?

    You will have to set up your e-transfer payees again.


    Please download our information booklet for complete details.

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