COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 9/2/2020
We are tentatively planning to reopen our Surfside Branch lobby on Monday, September 14, with modified branch hours. Lobby services at other branch locations are currently available by appointment only. Our drive-thrus are open to serve you.
If you enter a branch lobby for service, you will be required to wear a protective face mask or covering. You will be asked to present a valid Photo ID and briefly lower your mask for identification purposes. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a secure environment for everyone.
As we continue to monitor the developments and impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), our top priority is ensuring the safety of employees and members while continuing to deliver the best service possible. Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media. As a friendly reminder, a Carolina Trust representative will not request your account information through text or over the phone.
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Named WMBFs Best of the Grand Strand Best in Banking
Carolina Trust is proud to announce that we have been named WMBF's Best of the Grand Strand Best in Banking Winner for the second year in a row. Thank you to each and every individual who voted for us. It is our honor to serve our community with all its financial needs and to be recognized as the best place to bank.
As a token of our appreciation, we're awarding $50* at loan closing with every new or used auto loan during the month of September.
*Incentive will be deposited to member’s Carolina Trust savings account within 15 days of loan funding. Loan approval and approved Annual Percentage Rate (APR) are subject to credit worthiness. Advertised APR includes a 0.25% rate reduction for automatic draft and a 0.75% rate reduction contingent on a loan-to-value less than 80%. Approved auto loan rate will not be lower than 2.25% APR, including applicable discount(s). Limited time offer. Certain restrictions apply. See Credit Union for details. Federally insured by NCUA.
We are pleased to announce our real-time chat feature is now available on the Carolina Trust website. Look for the chat box icon on the right side of your screen to speak with a Carolina Trust representative.
Carolina Trust Employee Promotions
Hattie Livingston has been promoted to a Member Service Representative at our 21st Ave. branch. She was hired as a part-time Teller in 2014 and has since held the role of Teller Supervisor at our 21st Avenue Branch.
Tyler Hargett has been promoted to Teller Supervisor at our 21st Ave. branch. He was hired in May 2019, as a Floating Teller.
Jennifer Hardwick has been promoted to Teller Supervisor at our Conway branch. She was hired in October 2019, as a Teller at our Conway branch.
We are so proud of the hard work and dedication that they have each given to their previous roles. We know that they will take the knowledge that they’ve gained about the Credit Union’s product and services and apply it to their new positions.
Pictured L to R: Hattie Livingston, MSR IV; Tyler Hargett, 21st Avenue Teller Supervisor; Jennifer Hardwick, Conway Teller Supervisor
WBTW Living Local
Pictured Above: Carolina Trust FCU Website Segment; August Mize, Carolina Trust Digital Marketing Specialist/Brand Ambassador; Rainee Romero, WBTW Living Local Carolina Show Host
Have you missed any of the WBTW News 13 Living Local Carolina Financial Friday segments? If so, you can catch up on the segments you missed on our website. Most recently, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador August Mize, took viewers on a tour of the Credit Union's website and showed them where everything they may need on our website can be found, as well as some helpful financial resources.
Carolina Trust’s newest cards come complete with the latest in secure, contactless chip technology and the ability to pay at millions of locations with one simple, secure tap.
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Back-To-School Donations
With many parents out of work and struggling to financially recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we knew that shopping for schools supplies may be difficult for some families this year. Carolina Trust partnered with WBTW News 13 for their Back-To-School drive, where they collected food, clothes and school supplies for Help 4 Kids and Backpack Buddies who administers the items to underprivileged students.
We also made supply donations to the Sandy Gove Missionary Baptist Church Young Women’s Auxiliary School Drive and the City of Myrtle Beach Mary C. Canty Recreation Center Back-To-School Community Supply Drive organized by Docshee Moore.
Carolina Trust was a proud participant in the the Horry County Schools Virtual New Teacher Academy. We love our relationship with Horry County Schools and are happy loved the opportunity to welcome their newest teachers. Congratulations to Maureen Everly, on being selected for our $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway during the Academy. Click here for more information about the New Teacher Academy.
Blog Posts
Pictured Above: Entrance to Coastal Carolina University
The 6 Best Places On Coastal Carolina University's Campus
Like most things in 2020, the start of a new school year looks a little different this year for the students at Coastal Carolina University. Unlike previous years, the freshmen class will move onto campus without an official orientation, which showcases many of the school's significant highlights. As a Coastal alumnus, I've put together a list of my favorite spots to check out around campus.
5 Ways to Prepare Your Finances for Natural Disasters
With South Carolina Hurricane Season running from June 1st- November 30th, we want to make sure you have the information that you need to be prepared. Here are a few tips to get you started:
If you have a cell phone, you probably use it dozens of times a day to text people you know. But have you ever gotten a text message from an unknown sender? It could be a scammer trying to steal your personal information. Find out what you can do about unwanted text messages and how to report them.
Get the money you need to help make higher education happen Student loans for Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union by Sallie Mae. For borrowers attending or borrowing for a student attending a degree-granting institution. Whether you’re an undergraduate student, graduate student, or parent helping a student pay for school, these flexible loans are designed to meet your needs:
All branches will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day and Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day.
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Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, PO Box 780004, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578, USA, 8434482133
