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Jacksonville Icemen Visa Debit Card

Celebrate the team you love with our special edition Jacksonville Icemen Visa® debit card! Whether you're looking to become a new member or are already part of our community, this special edition card is the perfect way to showcase your love for the Jacksonville Icemen every time you make a purchase.

Jacksonville Icemen Debit Card

Open any Community First checking account and score BIG with this special edition debit card!

With your Community First checking account, you can enjoy exclusive benefits including a $200 sign-on bonus*, your paycheck up to two days early**, 3.04% APY on your first $500***, and special discounts at the Community First Igloo!

New to Community First? Apply online! 

Open Account

Already have a Community First Debit Card and want to make a switch?

If you want to replace your current debit card with the special edition Jacksonville Icemen Visa® Debit Card, the card number, expiration date, and CCV code may change. 

Call us today at 904.712.2822 to get started. 

Looking for something different? Explore our other great account options.

Bonus Debit Checking

With this free Bonus Debit Checking2 account, you’ll earn points on select debit card purchases that you can redeem for gift cards, travel, event tickets, and more. Plus, you can get out-of-network ATM fees refunded.

Money Market

Get rewarded for growing your savings balances. Our Money Market6 account features a tiered-rate structure, so you earn a higher interest rate as you increase your balances.

SureBalance Checking

Worry less about overdrawing your account and bank confidently knowing exactly what your true balance is with our SureBalance Checking3 account. 

UNF Checking

With a UNF Checking5 account, you can Swoop into school with confidence knowing you have a financial partner that puts you first! This free checking account includes great features such as no minimum balance requirement, no monthly maintenance fees, and ATM fee refunds.

Youth Advantage Checking (ages 13-17)

With our special Teen Checking4 accounts, access to our moveUP Financial Wellness Program, and much more, your teen is in the right hands to becoming financially independent and have the freedom to manage their money the right way.

FAQs

Am I eligible for membership at Community First Credit Union?

Community First Credit Union membership is open to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in one of the following Florida counties: Baker, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Nassau, Orange, Palm Beach, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, or Volusia.

Membership is also open to any relative of an existing or eligible Community First Credit Union of Florida member. We also offer membership to select employer groups, including employees of Brooks Rehabilitation, Miller Electric Company, and Web.com. Not sure if you qualify? Contact us.

Can I get my paycheck or direct deposit early?

All Community First Checking accounts can receive direct deposits up to two days early with Priority Pay**. So, if your paycheck is a direct deposit, you can get it sooner, too! Other than enrolling in direct deposit, there’s no action required to have your payment posted earlier.

The early posting of each direct deposit is contingent upon Community First receiving the funds from the sender, and in most cases, it is available a day or two early.

Debit Card Fraud Alerts

Your best defense against fraud

Community First monitors fraudulent or suspicious account activity and may proactively contact a member about this activity, we will never call and ask for confidential information such as your entire account number or PIN.

Contact 904.354.8537 if you have provided confidential information.

How it works:

The system allows you to receive automated fraud alerts, text messages, emails, and even automated calls that easily walk you through reviewing suspicious activity on your card.

Our system enables:

  1. Immediate alerts - When suspicious activity has been detected on your account, we don’t wait for an agent to dial your number – our automated system will contact you by text, phone or email.
  2. 2-Way Communication - You can take action the second you receive your alert – by texting the provided command word, or interacting with the automated system on the phone; simply follow the instructions to answer questions regarding your recent card activity.
  3. Real-time Support - Our live agents are ready to assist you at any time to ensure you receive the best defense exactly when you need it.You do not need to register for this service, alerts will be sent to you automatically. Please review and update your mobile phone number and email address in Online / Mobile Banking, so we can send you important fraud alerts about your account.
How do I earn the premium interest rate on my first $500?

Community First’s Advantage Checking account pays interest on your entire checking account balance. You can also earn a premium interest rate on your first $500 when you:

  • Make 10 or more debit card transactions each month
  • Enroll in eStatements
How do I open a Checking Account?
You can open a Checking Account Online, in a branch, or call 904.712.2822.
What do I need to open a Checking Account?
To open a Checking Account, you'll need:
  • Your social security number
  • A valid U.S. driver’s license, passport, or state ID
  • If this is your first account with Community First Credit Union, an initial deposit of $5 in a Share Savings Account is required to establish membership.
  • Account information to fund the new account (credit, debit, or a U.S. bank account).
What is the Save My Change program, and how do I enroll?

The Save My Change program*** allows you to save every time you swipe your debit card. When you enroll, we automatically round up your debit card purchase to the nearest whole dollar amount and put the change in the savings account of your choice.

Essentially, Save My Change is the equivalent of a change jar for your debit card. You can easily enroll by opting into Save My Change in Online or Mobile Banking.

Log into Online Banking or our Mobile Banking app.

  • Navigate to the menu and select Account Management
  • Click or tap Save My Change and enroll

That’s it. Now, you'll save every time you swipe the debit card for your enrolled Checking account. Don’t forget to log back in and track your progress in Online or Mobile Banking.

*Special offer - Earn $200 for opening your first Community First checking account, completing deposits totaling $1,000 or more that post within the first 90 days of account opening, and making 10 or more qualifying debit card transactions that post within 90 days of account opening. $200 bonus will be credited to the eligible checking account on or around day 91-97 of account opening. When applying online, you must use code FREECHECK to be eligible for this offer. When applying in-person you must mention this offer at time of account opening to be eligible. Promotion is only applicable once per checking account and per member. Members with an existing personal checking account with Community First Credit Union or who have closed a checking account with Community First Credit Union previously are not eligible to participate. In order to receive the reward, the new checking account must remain open and in good standing with a balance ≥$0.01 until the reward is deposited. Reward forfeiture will occur if the checking account is closed prior to the reward being deposited, or the new checking account has a negative available balance at the time of qualification validation. All offers may end at any time without notice.

**Priority Pay - Members can receive their direct deposits up to two days earlier. No action is required to receive this complementary benefit. Early posting of the direct deposit is contingent upon receiving the funds from the sender.

***APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Must have an Advantage Checking Account to qualify for 3.04% APY. 3.04% APY on balances up to $500 and 0.05% APY paid on balances above $500. Rates accurate as of 2/1/2024. Must do at least 10 debit card transactions monthly and be enrolled in eStatements to get higher APY on first $500. Restrictions apply and rates can change at any time without notice.

***Save My Change program - Some restrictions may apply. Business and specialized accounts are not eligible. Upon enrollment, we will round up your Visa® debit card purchases to the nearest dollar and transfer the difference from your checking account to a Community First savings account of your choice. Members must opt-into Save My Change to enroll and opt-out of Save My Change to end enrollment by contacting us or visiting branch. We may cancel or modify the Save My Change service at any time without prior notice.