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VyStar fined $1.5M for disastrous 2022 rollout of mobile, online banking system that locked members out of accounts
Read full article: VyStar fined $1.5M for disastrous 2022 rollout of mobile, online banking system that locked members out of accountsOver two years after VyStar Credit Union launched a failed mobile and online banking experience for members, the Jacksonville-based bank now faces an over million-dollar fine.
Sulzbacher, VyStar team up to give away 500 backpacks with supplies ahead of new school year
Read full article: Sulzbacher, VyStar team up to give away 500 backpacks with supplies ahead of new school yearSulzbacher Village and VyStar Credit Union teamed up for a back-to-school giveaway for Duval County students on Saturday morning.
121 Financial is merging with VyStar and not all members are thrilled about it
Read full article: 121 Financial is merging with VyStar and not all members are thrilled about itMembers of 121 Financial Credit Union voted at a special meeting Friday to approve a proposed merger with VyStar Credit Union.
121 Financial Credit Union announces plan to merge with VyStar Credit Union
Read full article: 121 Financial Credit Union announces plan to merge with VyStar Credit Union121 Financial Credit Union announced Thursday its intent to merge with VyStar Credit Union, which is expected to close later this year.
VyStar gives local residents free admission to popular attractions in November to show ‘Good is everywhere’
Read full article: VyStar gives local residents free admission to popular attractions in November to show ‘Good is everywhere’VyStar's “Good is everywhere” allows Northeast Florida residents the opportunity to explore some of Jacksonville’s popular attractions for free, courtesy of the credit union.
VyStar members say paychecks didn’t show up in online accounts as issues persist
Read full article: VyStar members say paychecks didn’t show up in online accounts as issues persistSome VyStar customers said their paychecks didn’t show up in their online bank accounts Thursday morning like they typically would.
What to do if you’re worried VyStar issues might be affecting your credit report
Read full article: What to do if you’re worried VyStar issues might be affecting your credit reportSince VyStar Credit Union members are still having trouble accessing certain features on their accounts, like bill pay, they are worried about late payments oncredit cards, mortgages and personal loans.
‘Making progress’: Internal transfers now available for VyStar members
Read full article: ‘Making progress’: Internal transfers now available for VyStar membersIt has been more than three weeks since Vystar Credit Union rolled out its new online banking platform leading to a major outage and lots of angry customers.
Stay or go? VyStar members have mixed feelings as online banking problems continue into week 3
Read full article: Stay or go? VyStar members have mixed feelings as online banking problems continue into week 3Friday marks three weeks since VyStar Credit Union rolled out its new online banking platform. And still – members are dealing with problems.
VyStar mobile and online banking problems enter 3rd week
Read full article: VyStar mobile and online banking problems enter 3rd weekNews4JAX keeps hearing from VyStar members who are frustrated, fed up and tired of waiting on issues with their new online and mobile banking platform to be resolved. VyStar branches closed Monday for Memorial Day, but the credit unions’ ATMs were open.
2 weeks later, VyStar’s online banking system still locked up and locked some customers out
Read full article: 2 weeks later, VyStar’s online banking system still locked up and locked some customers outA trip to the VyStar branch in Fernandina Beach is a regular occurrence for Ashlie Robinson ever since the company’s online banking system went down two weeks ago.
As VyStar’s online & mobile banking platforms remain offline, Florida Office of Financial Regulation monitors situation
Read full article: As VyStar’s online & mobile banking platforms remain offline, Florida Office of Financial Regulation monitors situationAs VyStar Credit Union’s online and mobile banking issues continue to frustrate members more than a week after the problems began, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation said it is monitoring the situation.
Complaints, concerns still rolling in as VyStar online banking woes continue
Read full article: Complaints, concerns still rolling in as VyStar online banking woes continueVyStar Credit Union members struggling to get information on their accounts for more than a week continued to voice concerns Saturday about not having access to their funds or financial data.
In interview, VyStar exec reveals CEO has been on vacation amid online banking issues but ‘been incredibly involved’
Read full article: In interview, VyStar exec reveals CEO has been on vacation amid online banking issues but ‘been incredibly involved’As VyStar Credit Union members have been struggling to get information on their accounts for a week now, News4JAX has learned the CEO has been on vacation.
Who will be named the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year?
Read full article: Who will be named the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year?JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After weeks of waiting, we’ll finally learn next week who will be named the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s EDDY Awards. Meet the 5 finalistsKenneth Ford - Carter G. Woodson Elementary – Wells Fargo FinalistKenneth Ford teaches fifth grade math and science at Carter G. Woodson Elementary. He attributes his life and career to his eighth grade teacher, Ms. Tave, who helped him re-integrate into school after treatment for leukemia. She also founded the Association for Teacher Collaboration, which allows teachers to support one another throughout Duval County, including helping new teachers set up their very first classrooms. She has 32 years of teaching experience in several schools throughout Duval County, and she specializes in helping to turn around schools through literacy.
New signs unveiled at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
Read full article: New signs unveiled at Vystar Veterans Memorial ArenaOn Tuesday, new signs were unveiled at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. The naming rights agreement was announced in February. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry has said the deal is good for taxpayers and creates new program funding for veterans in the city. RELATED: VyStar reaches agreement for naming rights of Veterans ArenaVyStar will match those donations. Other initiatives include a veterans memorial, as well as discounts for veterans and VyStar members on concessions, tickets and parking.
Signs of change: VyStar logo takes over Downtown tower
Read full article: Signs of change: VyStar logo takes over Downtown towerDowntown Jacksonvilles skyline looks a bit different now that the sign at the top of what was the SunTrust building reads VyStar. Vystar has moved half of its workers to the Downtown office. SunTrust, which was formerly using that building, is moving into the Bank of America Tower. From the Old City Hall being imploded and the courthouse demolished to the new signs at the top of high-rises and the future demolition of The Jacksonville Landing, Downtown Jacksonville is changing rapidly. Jasmine Bowman, who has lived in downtown her whole life, said she's glad changes are being made and hopes they make a difference in how Downtown is perceived.
Daily Record: Vystar plans to put name on tower in August
Read full article: Daily Record: Vystar plans to put name on tower in AugustJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - VyStar plans to remove the SunTrust logo from a downtown tower it purchased nearly a year ago and replace it with its own signage sometime in August, according to an article in the Jacksonville Daily Record. The city issued permits on Friday for Brown Enterprise to put up four signs, the Daily Record said. The signs include placement on revolving doors and on the parking garage entrance. Judy Waltz told the Record it should take most of August to place the signage on the 23-story tower on Laura Street. Read the full story on the Daily Record's website.