Member Newsletters

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Proudly Announces Its Support of the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center’s Tiny Home Village Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its support of the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center’s Tiny Home Village. It is committed to donating Fifteen Thousand Dollars. The Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center (VWHRC) opened in…

Parents of Chanticleer fans ages 5-13 can now register their child for a chance to be the next CCU Coin-Toss Kid! One lucky participant will be randomly selected before each of the six home games*.   Winners will receive four tickets to a CCU home football game, one parking pass, a CCU Prize Pack, and the opportunity to accompany the…

For the sixth year in a row, Carolina Trust was named one of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to celebrate companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees.   This survey and awards program was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best credit unions. The entire…

Scams are everywhere as criminals try to cash in by stealing money or valuable personal information from victims. And given our modern reliance on technologies like smartphones and the internet, if you haven’t been a victim of a scam, you’ve likely been targeted by one. Click here for more details as well as additional fraud prevention tips and resources.   Just a friendly reminder,…

Carolina Trust was Named Best in Banking and Best Mortgage Company! With your help, Carolina Trust was named Best in Banking in the WMBF Best of the Grand Strand Contest once again! In addition, we also received the title of Best Mortgage Company! We appreciate each of you who took the time to vote for us in each category. Our…

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Appoints Senior Symitar Business Systems Analyst Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Patrick Hannaberry to the position of Senior Symitar Business Systems Analyst. Patrick comes to Carolina Trust with over thirty years of credit union experience and has held several different roles, most recently as a Senior Business Analyst. He is looking…

The polls are officially open for the WMBF Best of the Grand Strand contest. Carolina Trust has been honored to be nominated in both the Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company categories, and we need your help to claim these titles. You can find Carolina Trust under the Professional Services category> Bank and Professional Services category> Mortgage Company. You can vote daily, so…

A big thank you to all of our members who attended our 2024 Annual Meeting. We loved reflecting on everything from the past year and discussing our plans for the future. For more information about the state of your credit union, check out our Annual Report.

The 2024 Annual Meeting for Carolina Trust will be held on Thursday, March 28th at Horry Georgetown Technical College Burroughs and Chapin Auditorium. Due to limited seating, we request that you RSVP using the link below. We hope you'll join us to learn more about the state of your Credit Union.

The 2024 Annual Meeting for Carolina Trust will be held on Thursday, March 28th at Horry Georgetown Technical College Burroughs and Chapin Auditorium. Due to limited seating, we request that you RSVP using the link below. We hope you'll join us to learn more about the state of your Credit Union.

The 2024 Annual Meeting for Carolina Trust will be held on Thursday, March 28th at Horry Georgetown Technical College Burroughs and Chapin Auditorium. Due to limited seating, we request that you RSVP using the link below. We hope you'll join us to learn more about the state of your Credit Union.

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Kathy Cook to the position of VP Strategic Initiatives. Kathy returns to Carolina Trust after working as Operations Officer for the credit union from 1999-2012. She has over 25 years of credit union experience and has held several roles, most recently as Director of Digital Experience. She is looking forward to…

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Proudly Announces Employee Updates Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that Nick Jones and Kathy Platt have been appointed to new positions at the credit union.

For the fifth year in a row, Carolina Trust was named one of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. This survey and awards program was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best credit unions. The 2023 list…

Carolina Trust is pleased to welcome Carrie Wamsley to the position of AVP Branch Operations. Carrie comes to Carolina Trust with 17 years of credit union experience and has held several different roles, most recently as CEO/Manager. She is looking forward to bringing her current knowledge and experience to this new position at the credit union and being an integral…

For the fifth year in a row, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union will continue the Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Annual Veterans Scholarship in memory of Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired. The scholarship will go to Veterans Services at Coastal Carolina University, to help support military veterans and participants in the ROTC program. Colonel Kendrick served as a USAF…

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Branch Manager Graduates from Southeast Credit Union National Association Management School Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Conway Branch Manager, Brittany Woodward recently graduated from Southeast Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Management School. The Southeast CUNA Management School provides a well-rounded curriculum and experiential opportunities for professional and personal growth, challenging each participant to achieve their highest…

Two Area Students Receive Key Scholarship Award For the seventeenth year, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and HTC chose two graduating high school seniors to win $1,000 each in scholarship awards. High school seniors from Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, and the southern part of Florence County planning to attend either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University were encouraged to…

The polls are officially open for the WMBF Best of the Grand Strand contest. Carolina Trust has been honored to be nominated in both the Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company categories, and we need your help to claim these titles.   You can find Carolina Trust under the Professional Services category> Bank and Professional Services category> Mortgage Company.   You can vote…

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Proudly Announces Its Recent Project with Coastal Carolina University’s Community and Business Engagement Institute Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its recent project with the Coastal Carolina University Community and Business Engagement (CoBE) Institute. The CoBE Institute is an associate-led professional organization that bridges the gap between business theory and workplace experience…

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Receives Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Awards Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union recently received three awards through the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation for their HubSpot Campaigns and Living Local Carolina Financial Friday®   Segments. The credit union was awarded first place for the Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Member Service Award for their HubSpot Campaigns with Brand…

Carolina Trust Sponsors the West Zone at the Myrtle Beach Bowl Game Carolina Trust was the proud sponsor of the West Zone at the 2022 Myrtle Beach Bowl Game. The 3rd annual Myrtle Beach Bowl, which featured the University of Connecticut and Marshall University, took place at Brooks Stadium on December 19th, 2022. This postseason competition features matchups from three conference…

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is experiencing a delay in processing in both Debit and Credit Card production that is now affecting our members.   The supply chain issue is resulting in the delay of processing and mailing of expiring cards.  We also have disrupted delivery of our instant issue debit cards, so supply is very limited and sporadic. We are…

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Partners with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation for a Community Service Scholarship and a Legacy Scholarship Carolina Trust is proud to announce their new partnership with the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation for a Community Service Scholarship and a Legacy Scholarship.   Applicants are evaluated by the Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation…

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Continues Annual Veterans Scholarship For the fourth year in a row, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union will continue the Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Annual Veterans Scholarship in memory of Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired. The scholarship will go to Veterans Services at Coastal Carolina University, to help support military veterans and participants in…

 International Credit Union (ICU) Day, October 20, is a day to celebrate credit unions' financial service partnership in communities around the country. This year's theme, "Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union™," helps show the benefits credit unions provide and amplifies the "Financial Well-being For All" initiative.

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Named American Banker Best Credit Union to Work For and SC Biz News Best Places to Work For the fourth year in a row, Carolina Trust was named one of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality…

We are excited to announce that new updates are coming to your Carolina Trust Digital Banking Experience. Mobile app users can expect a new, modern look with simplified navigation. Please note, whether by automatic download or manual download, you’ll need to get our new app from the Apple App Store or Google Play App Store. You do not need to re-download the app if you have…

We are excited to announce that new updates are coming to your Carolina Trust Digital Banking Experience. For desktop users, the new updates include consolidating all widgets and resources to dropdown menus at the top of the page, allowing you to navigate and quickly access banking tools and features easily. Mobile app users can expect a new, modern look with simplified navigation.

Carolina Trust Appoints Vice President Controller Carolina Trust is pleased to welcome AJ Fischer to the position of Vice President Controller. Fischer comes to Carolina Trust from Monroe County Community College in Monroe, Michigan, where he held the position of Director of Financial Services. He is a graduate of The University of Findlay with a master’s degree in Business Administration.

The polls are officially open for the WMBF Best of the Grand Strand contest. Carolina Trust has been honored to be named Best Bank for the past three years in a row and hope to make it FOUR with your help. Last year, we also won the title of Best Mortgage Company and would love to reclaim it. You can find Carolina Trust under the Professional Services category>…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 04/01/2022 All COVID-19 updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 03/01/2022 Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at your…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 02/01/2022 Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at your…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 01/01/2022 Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at your…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 12/01/2021 Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at your…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 11/01/2021 Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at your…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 10/01/2021   Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 09/01/2021   Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at…

Dear Carolina Trust Members,   The launch of the new digital banking platform was a success!  We will continue to assist with the mobile APP and desktop versions but there are currently no major issues.   This new online and banking platform is truly state of the art and will allow us to add features and services in the future…

New Digital Banking: Upgrade Coming Soon! For a smooth transition to our new platform, login to our current online banking to ensure your Address, Email address and Mobile phone number are present and updated. To update your contact information: Login to your Online Banking Select Settings and Change Address from the Settings menu Complete Form and Hit Submit We look forward to delivering…

The polls are officially open for the WMBF Best of the Grand Strand contest. Carolina Trust has been honored to be named Best Bank for the past two years in a row and hope to make it THREE with your help. This year we’ve also been nominated for Best Mortgage Company. You can vote daily, so please continue to support…

Dear Carolina Trust Members, Coming this summer, Carolina Trust will introduce a new digital banking experience for our members.  We understand the importance of accessing your Credit Union accounts online and from your mobile device as you verify account balances, transfer funds, deposit checks, pay bills, and more while on the run and from the comfort of home. We are…

Carolina Trust periodically makes updates to our system to better serve our members. When possible, we will communicate the time of these updates and services we anticipate being impacted. During this system update, it is necessary for us to close all Carolina Trust branches on Wednesday, April 21st, and remain closed until Thursday, April 22nd. Many of our services will…

All locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. Although our lobbies have reopened, we may limit occupancy from time-to-time to ensure social distancing. If you plan to stop by a branch, we encourage you to click the button below to schedule an appointment at your preferred branch. Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.…

All locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. Although our lobbies have reopened, we may limit occupancy from time-to-time to ensure social distancing. If you plan to stop by a branch, we encourage you to click the button below to schedule an appointment at your preferred branch. Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.…

All locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. Although our lobbies have reopened, we may limit occupancy from time-to-time to ensure social distancing. If you plan to stop by a branch, we encourage you to click the button below to schedule an appointment at your preferred branch. Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.…

All locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. Although our lobbies have reopened, we may limit occupancy from time-to-time to ensure social distancing. If you plan to stop by a branch, we encourage you to click the button below to schedule an appointment at your preferred branch. Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.…

All locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. Although our lobbies have reopened, we may limit occupancy from time-to-time to ensure social distancing. If you plan to stop by a branch, we encourage you to click the button below to schedule an appointment at your preferred branch. Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.…

We anticipate to reopen all branch locations on Monday, October 19th.  Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.   Our locations in Conway, Surfside and 21st Avenue North have reopened. Please note, we may limit occupancy from time-to-time to ensure social distancing. Lobby services at other branch locations are currently available by appointment only. Our drive-thrus are…

We are excited to announce our branches have now reopened their lobbies.  It’s true we are all re-opening to a very different world. COVID-19 is still part of our national and world landscape, so you will notice some changes at Carolina Trust branches to help us better protect our employees and members through this existing threat. Among our top priorities…

We are excited to announce our branches have now reopened their lobbies.  It’s true we are all re-opening to a very different world. COVID-19 is still part of our national and world landscape, so you will notice some changes at Carolina Trust branches to help us better protect our employees and members through this existing threat. Among our top priorities…

We are excited to announce our branches have now reopened their lobbies.  It’s true we are all re-opening to a very different world. COVID-19 is still part of our national and world landscape, so you will notice some changes at Carolina Trust branches to help us better protect our employees and members through this existing threat. Among our top priorities…