Conversion* System Update 2025! First Federal of Van Wert has upgraded our system in order to better serve our customers.
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419-238-1463, or visit our office during regular business hours.
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First Federal has an ATM located in the first drive-thru lane and is open 24/7!
Our ATM accepts Mastercard, Plus, Maestro, Cirrus, Pulse, Visa, and Discover card networks. First Federal’s ATM card allows you to withdraw, deposit*, or transfer funds anytime of the day. First Federal’s Debit card also acts as an ATM card by using your pin number. First Federal’s cards have access to the Mastercard, Cirrus and PULSE networks.
*ATM Deposits may not be available for immediate withdrawal
Save time and set up Automatic Fund Transfers to various bank accounts.
Your money can automatically be set up to transfer to any First Federal Checking, Savings, Christmas Club, or Loan Account. Once your transfers are set up, they’ll take place automatically, every week, every month or whichever schedule you would prefer. For most convenience, go to your online banking account and set up your automatic transfers. It will help you save!
First Federal will accept your deposit or loan payment by mail. Your transaction will be handled promptly, and a receipt will be mailed back to you upon your request.
Please keep us informed of any change in your address or phone numbers.
To ensure the security of your personal information, your signature is required to change your address. Click here to download your form. Simply print and complete all the applicable information. When you have completed the form, drop off the signed Address Change Request Form at our office, mail it to us at the address on the top of the form, or fax it to us at (419) 238-6485.
We offer free coin counting service for our customers to assist you with your savings!
Non-customers, will be charged a 10% fee of the total amount.
First Federal offers convenient drive-thru banking. The night depository and ATM are located in the first drive-thru lane, and drive-thru hours are extended beyond the regular lobby hours.
Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks are available at our office for a small fee. Cashier’s Checks are usually accepted just like a certified check with much less cost to you!
Night depository service is available at First Federal. If you need to bank with us after business hours, just drop your transaction in our night deposit box in our first drive-thru lane, and we will process it the next business day for you.
First Federal has partnered with Main Street Checks to offer reordering of checks online. Check reorders will be sent to the mailing address on your account and a charge for the order will appear on your account. Checks may not be able to be reordered online in some situations.
Please stop in to our office if there are changes to your check order, such as a name or change of address, or if this is the first time ordering checks with First Federal using this vendor. Click below to reorder.
First Federal offers Safe Deposit Boxes for your convenience. With various sizes available, your valuables and important documents are secure in one of our Safe Deposit Boxes. The annual rent is due when opened and billed annually thereafter through automatic debit from a First Federal account.*
*Safe Deposit box contents are not FDIC insured.
Come in to our First Federal office to redeem your savings bonds. We will be happy to assist you with your financial needs.*
*Buying U.S. Savings Bonds? After December 31, 2011, you need to purchase electronic bonds online through TreasuryDirect instead of buying at a financial institution or via mail order. Sign up for an account today at www.treasurydirect.gov.
For First Federal customers, domestic wire transfers are available upon request if you need to transfer money quickly!
