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Managing Money

Finances are complicated. But at Wescom, managing your money doesn’t have to be. Here’s how we offer easy, simple banking just for Bruins.

<br />Swipe, Tap and 8-Clap When You Pay


Swipe, Tap and 8-Clap When You Pay

NEW! UCLA Debit Card

We’re excited to introduce the new UCLA Debit Card — the best way to make purchases and show off your Bruin pride! Now, you can swipe, tap, and 8-clap all over campus and beyond while conveniently managing your finances.

Benefits That Make You Want to 8-Clap


  1. Easy transactions – add your card to your digital wallet in the mobile app for quick and easy on- and off-campus purchases
  2. Get paid faster – sign up for Direct Deposit and get paid up to two days sooner than most banks1
  3. Instant issue card – get a card on-the spot at the Wescom Financial UCLA Campus Branch located on the 1st Floor of Ackerman Student Union

Get Your UCLA Debit Card Today!

Don’t miss out on the chance to represent UCLA while making every transaction count! Start by opening a checking account online or at your nearest Wescom Financial branch.



Insured by NCUA. Membership eligibility required. All accounts are subject to approval. $1 deposit to a Regular Savings Account is required. Terms and conditions apply.

1Wescom will post your direct deposit when it is received, regardless of the settlement date. Early access to your direct deposit of funds is not guaranteed and is dependent on the timing of funding by the payer.

Bruins Get Fee Waivers

Bruins Get Fee Waivers

  • FREE Checking1
  • FREE Overdraft Transfers
  • NO Minimum Savings Account Balance Fee

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Membership eligibility is required. A $1 deposit to a Regular Savings Account is required. Certain conditions and restrictions apply.

1 No paper statement fee with eStatements, and for Platinum Signature Members, Youth Accounts, Primary Account Holders age 60 and older, Fiduciary Accounts, and for the first 90 days for new accounts. The $5.00 fee will be assessed to your Regular Savings Account for printing and mailing a paper statement (monthly and quarterly).

Bruins Get Two-Day Direct Deposits

Bruins Get Two-Day Direct Deposits

Direct deposits, including payroll deposits, may now be available to you up to two days earlier—and even earlier for Social Security and other Federal Government payments.2

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2 Wescom will post your direct deposit when it is received, regardless of the settlement date. Early access to your direct deposit of funds is not guaranteed and is dependent on the timing of funding by the payer. Wescom does not control when the direct deposit is received.

Resources to Help You Spend Smarter

Resources to Help You Spend Smarter

Understanding all aspects of your financial life is key to making healthy financial decisions. Wescom offers financial education resources for all Bruins, which includes 25 free modules featuring interactive content to help prepare you for a successful financial future.

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Account opening and Visa® Debit Card subject to verification through an account verification service and reserve the right to deny an application based on the results of negative information received through that service; and Credit Union approval.

Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Southern or Central California* is eligible to open an account at Wescom. A $1 deposit to a Regular Savings Account is required. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. Ask for further details.

*Eligible Central CA Counties include: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus and Tulare.