Our most commonly asked questions.
For our complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, please log in to online banking and select “FAQs” under the Help Center tab. For further assistance, contact us.
Routing Number, Account Number and Direct Deposit
The Elevations routing number is 307074580. A routing number is a nine-digit code to identify your financial institution. This may also be called an American Bankers Association (ABA) routing transit number (RTN). You will need the routing number for transfers, wire transfers and direct deposit. Elevations Credit Union does not have a SWIFT Code, IBAN or other international routing code for wires coming from outside the U.S., but you can wire funds to your Elevations account without this information. Your international financial institution will have a corresponding bank in the U.S. they can wire to, which will forward the funds to Elevations using our routing number: 307074580.
Your account number is a 13-digit number. Pick one of the options below to find it:
Log in to online banking, select the account and then select “Account Details” to view the ACH number (this is your account number) – watch our video tutorial(opens in a new window) to see how
Log in to the mobile app, select the account and then select “Details” to view the ACH number (this is your account number)
For your checking account number, identify the 13-digit account number at the bottom of your checks
To set up direct deposit, please download, fill out and print the Direct Deposit Form (PDF). Give the completed form to the company or organization initiating the payment.
You’ll need to know the Elevations routing number and your account number:
Elevations routing number: 307074580
Your Elevations account number: Find your 13-digit account number at the bottom of your checks or in online banking. To find the number in online banking, select the appropriate checking account and click "Account Details" to view the ACH number (this is your account number). Watch our video to see how to find your account number.(opens in a new window) If you prefer, you may also attach a voided personal check to the direct deposit form to confirm the account number.
Mortgage Payments
Mortgage payments are due on the first day of every month. Payments received after the 16th of the month will incur a late fee. Choose the way you’d like to make your payment:
OnlineYou may use your Elevations account or an account at another financial institution to pay your mortgage online. Here’s how:
Select “Mortgage Service Center” under the Mortgage tab. If you have multiple mortgage accounts, select the one you’d like to make a payment for
Select “Online Payment” and then either “Make a Payment” (for a one-time payment) or “Automatic Payments” (to set up recurring payments)
Follow the instructions to pay
Setting up recurring payments: Watch our video tutorial(opens in a new window) for step-by-step instructions. Please note that if you set up recurring payments, your payment amount will automatically adjust if your mortgage payment changes for any reason.
By phone Choose to call our trusted mortgage servicing partner, Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), directly for faster processing times, or call us at Elevations.
How to call Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.: Call (877) 849-9267(opens in a new window), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MT. Have your routing number and account numbers for the electronic transfer ready. There is a fee of $9.50 for using the payment system or $11.50 for paying with a representative.
How to call Elevations: Call (800) 429-7626(opens in a new window) to make your mortgage payment, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. MT and Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. MT. Please note that your payment will take 1-3 business days to process.
At a branch or by mail
In branch: You can make a mortgage payment at any Elevations branch(opens in a new window).
By mail: Please mail a check with your name and 10-digit mortgage loan number (available on your mortgage statements) to:Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.PO Box 660592Dallas, TX 75266-0592
Wire Transfers
Before you send a wire transfer, please review these important details:
Your responses on the downloadable wire transfer form below must be typed (incomplete or handwritten forms can’t be processed); please complete the form before printing
Do not sign the form until you can be verified in branch or by a licensed notary
For faxed requests, a valid notary’s signature and visible stamp are required
Domestic wire transfers to U.S. locations usually reach their destination in 1 to 2 business days. International wire transfers may take longer.
During the coronavirus pandemic, we are here to help you with wire transfers. To meet with a notary at a branch, please schedule a visit online or give us a call at (800) 429-7626(opens in a new window) for additional options.
Wire transfer forms and instructions:
Outgoing domestic wire transfers*: To send a wire transfer to another financial institution domestically, please complete the Domestic Wire Request Form (PDF). To process the transfer, your responses must be typed.
Outgoing international wire transfers**: To send a wire transfer to another financial institution internationally, please complete the International Wire Request Form (PDF). To process the transfer, your responses must be typed.
Please return all completed pages of the wire transfer forms to any Elevations Credit Union branch or fax to (303) 247-8835, Attention: Payment Services. To confirm receipt of your faxed wire request, please contact us at (800) 429-7626. This answer is also related to: Closing Wire, Mortgage Wire, Wire, Bank Transfer, Credit Transfer
To receive funds in your Elevations Credit Union account via wire transfer†, you’ll need to provide the following information to the financial institution sending the wire transfer. 1. Elevations Credit Union information
Please use the following address: Elevations Credit Union 2960 Diagonal Highway Boulder, CO 80301 Phone Number: (800) 429-7626 Routing Number: 307074580 Elevations Credit Union does not have a SWIFT Code, IBAN or other international routing code for wires coming from outside the U.S., but you can wire funds to your Elevations account without this information. Your international financial institution will have a corresponding bank in the U.S. they can wire to, which will forward the funds to Elevations using our routing number: 307074580. 2. Your information For checking deposits, provide your account number, plus your name and address associated with your account (as they appear on your statements or personal checks). For instructions on wiring to an account other than your checking account, please contact us. †A fee of $10.00 will be charged for Incoming Wire Transfers. Please see our Fee Schedule for more information.
Person to Person (P2P) payments
Person-to-person transfer options like Popmoney, Zelle® and Venmo let you send and receive money anytime, anywhere. These services are designed for paying friends and family — people you know and trust.
Popmoney — available in Elevations Online Banking and the Elevations Mobile App.
Send and receive money right from Elevations Online Banking and the Elevations Mobile App.
Elevations Online Banking:(opens in a new window) Under the Transfers tab, click “Pay Other People with Popmoney.” Click “Get Started” to enroll.
Elevations Mobile App: Under the More menu, select “Popmoney.” Click “Enroll Now” to get started.
Looking to transfer money from your Elevations account to an external account that’s also in your name? See how here.(opens in a new window)
Other common transfer options.
Zelle: While we do not offer Zelle at this time, you can still use Zelle by downloading the Zelle mobile app. Follow the steps to enroll and have your Elevations account information handy. After enrolling, you’ll be able to use the Zelle app to send and receive money with your Elevations account. Learn more(opens in a new window).
Venmo: Download the Venmo mobile app, and then follow the steps to enroll with your Elevations account information. You may choose to link a debit card, checking account, savings account, credit card and more to make payments with Venmo. Learn more(opens in a new window).
For ways to protect yourself, please review the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s article: Helpful tips for using mobile payments services and avoiding risky mistakes(opens in a new window). Be sure to read through any agreements and disclosures provided by your transfer service.
Loan and Credit Card Payments
You can make payments for your credit card, auto loan, personal loan, home equity line of credit, home equity loan or energy loan in online banking using your Elevations account or an account at another financial institution. For ways to make a mortgage payment, please review the commonly asked questions on our Mortgage page(opens in a new window).
Make a payment with an Elevations account: After you log in to online banking(opens in a new window), select “Pay With Elevations Account” under the Loans tab — or select “Pay” underneath the loan from the Accounts section of your online banking homepage. Pick which Elevations account you’d like to make the payment from, and choose whether you want to set up a one-time or recurring payment.
Make a payment from an external account at another financial institution: After you log in to online banking(opens in a new window), select “Pay With External Account” under the Loans tab. Follow the instructions to add and verify a new account. To verify the new external payment account, Elevations will make two micro-deposits into the account. It can take up to two business days for the deposits to show up in the account. Once they post, Elevations will remove the deposits. You will need to finish verifying the external account in online banking. After you’ve verified the external account, you can choose whether you’d like to set up a one-time or recurring payment.
You can make payments for your credit card, auto loan, personal loan, home equity line of credit, home equity loan or energy loan in our mobile app using your Elevations account or an account at another financial institution.
Make a payment with an Elevations account: After you log in to the mobile app, select “Transfers” in the bottom menu bar. Pick which Elevations account you’d like to make the payment from, and choose whether you want to set up a one-time or recurring payment.
Make a payment from an external account at another financial institution: After you log in to the mobile app, select “More” in the bottom menu bar and then “Pay Loan from Outside Account” under Loans. Follow the instructions to add and verify a new account. To verify the new external payment account, Elevations will make two micro-deposits into the account. It can take up to two business days for the deposits to show up in the account. Once they post, Elevations will remove the deposits. You will need to finish verifying the external account in online banking.
Please visit the Elevations Loan Payment Center(opens in a new window) to make a loan or credit card payment with a debit card — this is for one-time payments only for your credit card, auto loan, personal loan, home equity line of credit, home equity loan or energy loan. Please allow two business days for your payment to be applied to your account after you submit it.
You can make payments for your credit card, auto loan, personal loan, home equity line of credit, home equity loan or energy loan using your Elevations account or an external account at another financial institution.
By phone: Please call (800) 429-7626, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. MT. You may pay with a debit card or by electronic transfer using your routing and account numbers. If you pay by electronic transfer, it will take three business days for your payment to be applied to your account.
In branch: You can make a payment at any Elevations branch(opens in a new window).
By mail: Please mail your check with your name and the full account number on your statement to:
Elevations Credit UnionAttn: Operations DeptPO Box 9004Boulder, CO 80301
Loan payments, including those sent by mail, must be received by the payment due date to avoid late fees. Processing your payment is faster online, by phone or at a branch.
Debit and Credit Card Assistance
Please let us know when and where you’re traveling to help ensure uninterrupted use of your Elevations Visa card. Call us at (800) 429-7626(opens in a new window), use our live chat link at the top of this page or visit a branch. If you do not notify us, our system may flag your card usage as potential fraud and block your card. If your card is blocked, please call (888) 346-4412(opens in a new window), available 24/7.
Please call (888) 346-4412(opens in a new window), available 24/7. Please note that all disputes must be received within 60 days of the statement on which the disputed item appears. If your disputed transaction is past that timeframe, you will need to resolve the matter directly with the merchant.
If you're unable to call this number, please use our live chat link at the top of this page, visit a branch or call us at (800) 429-7626(opens in a new window).
To report a lost or stolen credit or debit card, please call (888) 241-2510(opens in a new window) within the U.S., or (909) 941-1398(opens in a new window) collect outside of the U.S. Available 24/7.
To replace your credit or debit card, please call (888) 346-4412(opens in a new window), available 24/7. You may also log in to Elevations Online Banking and start a secure chat to replace your card. Please note that it may take 5-7 days for delivery of your new card by mail. To receive your card instantly, please visit an Elevations branch.
To set up or reset/change your PIN, please call (866) 762-0558(opens in a new window) available 24/7, and have your card number on hand. You may also stop by an Elevations branch for assistance.
This answer is also related to: Bank Card PIN, ATM Code, Secret Code, Cash Code
Checks, Joint Account Holders and Name Changes
You can order checks in Elevations Online Banking, over the phone at (800) 429-7626(opens in a new window) or at an Elevations branch. To order checks in Elevations Online Banking, select “Order Checks” in the Additional Services tab.
Watch our video tutorial for step-by-step instructions from there.(opens in a new window)
To add a joint account holder, please schedule an appointment at a branch, call us at (800) 429-7626(opens in a new window) or connect with us through Secure Chat in online banking. We will provide you with the required documentation to add a joint account holder.
Please fill out a new Membership and Services Application (PDF) with your name change. You will also need supporting documentation:
A photocopy of the court document stating the name change (a marriage license ordivorce decree)
A photocopy of either your updated social security card with the new name showingon it OR your unexpired government-issued ID stating the name change.
Please drop off your completed form and supporting document(s) at a branch or mail them to:
Elevations Credit UnionAttention: OperationsP.O. Box 9004Boulder, CO 80301
CO-OP Branches, Membership and Holiday Closures
There are many services available to you when you visit a CO-OP shared branch, including:
Deposits
Withdrawals up to $1,500 in cash (cash limit may vary by credit union)
Loan payments
Credit card cash advances
These services are available at some CO-OP locations — please call the location to determine if they are available:
Travelers checks and money orders
Notary services
Fee-free ATMs
Please note that shared branching is not available for business banking members at this time, however shared ATMs may be used for business banking account access.
To join Elevations as a member, you need to meet one of the following criteria:
Live or work in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer or Weld counties
Work or study at CU Boulder or Naropa University
Work for one of the 200 Employers and Associations with Elevations membership
Be related to an Elevations member
Make a donation of $15 or more to Elevations Foundation
To become a member of Elevations, we ask for a $25 deposit in an Elevations Membership Savings Account. This one-time investment serves as your lifetime share in the credit union. Upon opening your Membership Savings Account, you can add checking accounts, credit cards, loans and more.
**Fees for Outgoing International Wire Transfers are $45.
*A Member Service Representative may call to verify any wire request. A fee of $20.00 will be charged for Outgoing Domestic Wire Transfers per our Fee Schedule.
†A fee of $10.00 will be charged for Incoming Wire Transfers. Please see our Fee Schedule for more information.