OPENING A DFCU BANK ACCOUNT

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Getting Started

  • A new entity, Brigham Young University Alumni LLC, has been created for Alumni, Management Society, and Law Society chapters.
  • Chapters are required to open a local account with Deseret First Credit Union (DFCU) for operating activities.

How to Open an Account

  1. Email Matt Sherry () with a list of 2-3 non-related signers and their email addresses.
  2. Matt will send each signer a link to open the account online.
    • Specify your chapter name.
  3. If a chapter lacks 2 non-related signers, Matt and 2 other Alumni Relations staff can act as signer.
  4. Signers will receive a welcome packet from DFCU once the account is opened.

Online Banking

  • After opening the account, signers can create online banking credentials at dfcu.com.

Deposits

Checks and Bill Pay

Account Policies

  • Never place chapter funds in a personal account.
  • Reimbursements must be signed by someone other than the payee.
  • No debit cards are allowed.
  • Signers must be non-related individuals, with at least two (preferably three) signers: Chair, Chair-Elect, and Treasurer.
  • Submit a financial evaluation and statement to Alumni Relations by January 31 each year.

Closing Old Accounts

  • Do not close your old bank account until the new one is active. Notify Jason Brown notify Jason Brown (jason_brown@byu.edu) once the old account is closed.