Red Crown School Debit Card Program

All Public School Debit Cards with the verbiage $24,500 donated in 2023.

Since 2017, Red Crown Credit Union has committed to a handful of Oklahoma public schools. Every time a Red Crown member uses their school debit card, Red Crown donates to the participating school.  

Our Debit Card Program focuses on engaging as many schools in our membership field as possible. Initially, Adair and Salina Public Schools were the first two districts that participated, but Pryor Public Schools followed closely behind. Today, we partner with eight schools, including Adair, Salina, Pryor, Locust Grove, Chouteau-Mazie, Sequoyah, Verdigris, and Claremore. The donation that is made to each school allows them to advance the education they provide to their students.  

In 2023, Red Crown donated $24,500 through the program, with each school receiving a different amount based on their card usage. Overall, Red Crown has donated over $77,000 through this program since 2017.

Over the next five years, we intend to expand the program by increasing our partnerships with more schools in our membership field. There is a significant opportunity for growth for all schools. The more cardholders, the larger the donation back to each school! Our members make this program possible, and we appreciate them for being members of Red Crown.

To get your school’s debit card and be a part of the yearly donation, visit www.redcrown.org/debit-cards

$24,000 Donation to the Coffee Bunker

People holding a donation check

People assume that coming home would be the easiest thing service members can do. Most members must stop and think, “What am I returning to?” What was once normal has become foreign; navigating it is complex.

Since 2022, Red Crown Credit Union has committed to the Coffee Bunker and its cause. Every time a Red Crown Credit Union member uses their VETS (Veterans Engaged in Tulsa’s Society) debit card, Red Crown Credit Union donates to the Coffee Bunker.

The Coffee Bunker has a mission to meet Veterans where they are by helping with the transition to family and community life. Immediate needs such as providing food, gas cards, bus passes, and transportation to medical appointments are met. The Bunker dives deeper by caring for the longer-term needs as well. These services include education and employment planning guidance, job skills training, and connection to employers.

Coffee Bunker Executive Director Michael Horton says, “The Bunker is a place for veterans to calm their spirits and their minds in preparation for and during what is often a long transition challenge. The Coffee Bunker community enables veterans to stay connected to their military family of origin. This community serves the purpose of helping veterans that are disconnected and isolated. The various transition services allow veterans to establish traction in their transition to civilian life.”

Being the first year of the Red Crown Credit Union and Coffee Bunker partnership, Mr. Horton wanted to share how it impacted their mission. “The Red Crown Credit Union VETS debit card significantly contributed to the Bunker this year. The contribution is financial, but it also helps the Bunker build goodwill in the community through relationships with the cardholders and widens exposure through various media.”

How can you take part?

Each swipe you make with a Red Crown VETS debit card impacts these service members and their families.

Get yours by visiting https://redcrown.org/vets/.

Mastercard Benefits

Red Crown is excited to announce that we have moved our debit cards to Mastercard.  This change gives our members some great benefits; some of which are:

  • Mastercard ID Theft Protection
  • Financial Account Takeover
  • URL and Domain Monitoring
  • Monthly Risk Alert/Newsletter
  • Identity Monitoring
  • Resolution Services
  • Lost Wallet Assistance
  • Single Bureau Credit Monitoring
  • Mastercard Global Service
  • Extended Warranty
  • Mastercard Airport Concierge
  • Priceless Cities

We will highlight a few of these benefits below:

Identity Theft

Mastercard ID Theft Protection puts your mind at ease when it comes to identity theft. There are at least three ID Theft Protection programs that will help monitor and detect if there is any potential threat occurring.

Financial Account Takeover – This program monitors your account for high-risk transactions.

Identity Monitoring – This program searches the internet to see if your personal information is being compromised. They look at emails, debit cards, credit cards, bank accounts, web logins, medical insurance cards, driver’s licenses, passport number, social security number, and more.

You do have to sign up for Identity Monitoring. Simply go to https://mastercardus.idprotectiononline.com/enrollment/embedded.html. Click the “Activate Now” button and you will be guided.

Resolution Services – An identity theft team is available to you 24/7. You can authorized them to act on your behalf to contact police, credit agencies, and other authorities regarding identity theft issues.

If you want to learn more about identity theft programs, click Master Card Benefits.

Airport Concierge

Mastercard gives you a chance to have a less stressful and seamless trip. On their website, https://mastercard.globalairportconcierge.com/, they will help you search for the best prices for your flight.

Their Airport Concierge arranges a Meet & Greet agent to escort you to your departure, arrival, and connecting flights. This benefit does cost you, but Mastecard gives you a 15% discount on their service.

You can at last say goodbye to long security lines! Using your Mastercard Airport Concierge, you are expedited through security at certain airports.

Mastercard Connecting Flight Services is a transit service. From the moment you land, they will assist you with all your transit services. The Connecting Flight Services are available to you at any time, on any day, at over 700 destinations worldwide.

You have to sign up for airport concierge. Simply go to https://mastercard.globalairportconcierge.com/.

Priceless Cities

Mastercard Priceless Cities gives you a one-of-a-kind experience when you are at home or away. With this program, you receive discounted prices on events or items because you are a Mastercard holder.

There are six different categories for you to choose from; dining, sports, arts, shopping, entertainment and travel around town. These exclusive deals are available in the USA, Europe, Canada, Mexico, South America, and Asia. Some examples of discounts include:

  • Tower above the Windy City with a VIP 360 Chicago Experience
  • Miami Starlight Cruise
  • Cooking Classes
  • Talk to a New York Yankee

All you have to do is sign up for the program at pricless.com. The deal you choose is not free, but you receive an exclusive discount on the experience because you have a Mastercard.

 

*Red Crown Credit Union is not a financial planner or financial advisor. This is general information and is not a guarantee of saving money.

Locust Grove Donation 2018

Red Crown Credit Union (Red Crown) is happy to announce our partnership with Locust Grove Public Schools (LGPS) for their participation with the Locust Grove Pirates Debit Card. Red Crown made a $500 donation to LGPS for this partnership. “We are excited to partner with Locust Grove Public Schools and excited to work with them for years to come,” said Jeremy Daggs, Vice President, Marketing – Red Crown. Members of the Locust Grove community can stop by any Red Crown location to order their Locust Grove debit card. With every debit card swipe, Red Crown makes a donation to LGPS.

Picture includes, left to right: Jennifer Back: Red Crown Assistant Vice President – Mayes County Branch Manager, Dan Stokes: LGPS Assistant Superintendent and Dusty Torrey: LGPS Superintendent

Salina Wildcats Donation 2018

Red Crown Credit Union (Red Crown) is happy to announce our first full fiscal year donation to Salina Public Schools (SPS) for their participation with the Salina Wildcats Debit Card. Red Crown made a $500 donation to SPS, due to the debit card activity with the Salina card. “Each debit card swipe counts and the Salina card has 65 active debit cards,” said Jeremy Daggs, Vice President, Marketing – Red Crown. “The Salina community has been so welcoming to this program and we are happy to be a part of this community,” said Daggs. Members of the Salina community can stop by any Red Crown location to order their Salina Wildcats debit card. With every debit card swipe, Red Crown makes a donation to SPS.

Picture includes, left to right: Blake Crawford: SPS High School Principal, Debbie Cox: SPS Middle School Principal, Jennifer Back: Red Crown Assistant Vice President – Mayes County Branch Manager and Honesti Williams: SPS Elementary School Principal

Adair Warriors Donation 2018

Red Crown Credit Union (Red Crown) is happy to announce our first full fiscal year donation to Adair Public Schools (APS) for their participation with the Adair Warriors Debit Card. Red Crown made a $800 donation to APS, due to the debit card activity with the Adair card. “Each debit card swipe counts and the Adair card has 112 active debit cards,” said Jeremy Daggs, Vice President, Marketing – Red Crown. “Adair Public Schools has been great to work with and we are happy with this partnership,” said Daggs. Members of the Adair community can stop by any Red Crown location to order their Adair Warriors debit card. With every debit card swipe, Red Crown makes a donation to APS.

Picture includes, left to right: Mark Lippe: APS Superintendent, three APS students and Jennifer Back: Red Crown Assistant Vice President – Mayes County Branch Manager

Salina Wildcats Debit Cards

Salina Debit Cards From Red Crown Credit Union

Red Crown Credit Union (Red Crown) is happy to announce our partnership with Salina Public Schools (SPS) and the Salina Wildcats Debit Card. Red Crown has made a donation to SPS to show our appreciation of their partnership. Members of the Salina community can stop by any Red Crown location to order their Salina Wildcats debit card. With every credit-based swipe, Red Crown makes a donation to SPS.

Picture includes, left to right: Tony Thomas: SPS Superintendent and Jennifer Back: Red Crown Assistant Vice President – Mayes County Branch Manager.

Adair Warriors Debit Cards

Adair Debit Cards From Red Crown Credit Union

Red Crown Credit Union (Red Crown) is happy to announce our partnership with Adair Public Schools (APS) and the Adair Warriors Debit Card. Red Crown has made a donation to APS to show our appreciation of their partnership. Members of the Adair community can stop by any Red Crown location to order their Adair Warriors debit card. With every credit-based swipe, Red Crown makes a donation to APS.

Picture includes, left to right: Mark Lippe: APS Superintendent,  Brad Rodgers: APS Middle School Principal – Director of Athletics and Jennifer Back: Red Crown Assistant Vice President – Mayes County Branch Manager

Pryor Tigers Debit Cards

Pryor Debit Cards From Red Crown Credit Union

Red Crown Credit Union (Red Crown) is happy to announce our partnership with Pryor Public Schools (PPS) and the Pryor Tigers Debit Card. Red Crown has made a donation to PPS to show our appreciation of their partnership. Members of the Pryor community can stop by any Red Crown location to order their Pryor Tigers debit card. With every credit-based swipe, Red Crown makes a donation to PPS.

Picture includes, left to right: Jennifer Back: Red Crown Assistant Vice President – Mayes County Branch Manager, Don Raleigh: PPS Superintendent and Gerald Osborne: PPS Athletic Director.