First, verify that the SigPlusBasic software is installed on your workstation. If it is there should be a Program Files\SigPlus folder. If there isn't, install it through the installation disk that came with the signature pad. Once it is installed, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the signature pad is connected to the computer. 2. Locate the Demo.ocx program and run it. Depending on how the SigPlusBasic software was installed it, there may be a shortcut on your desktop otherwise the Demo.o  More...

Note: this procedure also works with Carswell printers. (1) Turn the printer off. (2) Hold the FEED button while turning the printer back on. (3) Continue to hold the FEED button until the error light starts flashing. (4) Clear the paper by pressing the FEED button. If successful, a receipt printer settings page will print. Your printer's memory is now cleared. If this is not successful, please contact the Network Services Help Desk for assistance.

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is the company from which you purchase internet access services (like AOL or IServ). A browser is a piece of software on your PC which allows you to access things like web sites, Internet access. Examples are Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Upgrading your browser is important. It insures you have the most current version with the most up-to-date features, speed and options. But in most cases what is needed the most is to upgrade the encryption  More...

Simply put, it is a way for your members to continue using interactive services such as audio response and online banking, ATM/debit cards, and online credit cards for their financial needs, even while CU*BASE is off line for normal daily or monthly processing. CU*BASE uses a special style of stand-in processing that allows for continued use of CU*TALK audio response and It's Me 247 online banking services even during the night when we perform end-of-day and end-of-month processing. Refe  More...

There are two methods used to track delinquent loans for reporting purposes in CU*BASE: Method One (for Collections tracking) We have always tracked delinquency in two separate fields for “Months” and ‘Days” in the member files. When a loan is 30 days delinquent, it shows as “0 Months, 30 Days” delinquent. When a loan is 31 days delinquent, it is “1 Month, 0 Days” delinquent. A month is always considered 30 days regardless of the actual number o  More...

​ For General Support and CU*BASE Assistance: Use the AnswerBook to submit a question to the Client Services and Education team. You can access the AnswerBook via a CU*BASE session by selecting the @ symbol and asking a question, or by logging in and asking a question. You can also call 616-285-5711 or 800-327-3478 and follow the menu prompts to reach a representative. For Technical Support: Use the ConnectWise ticketing system to submit a question to the Network Services team. ConnectWise   More...

With the 16.10 release a new cross-reference system was implemented that automatically funnels all incoming company IDs from the Social Security Administration and treat them as if they came from one, consistent company ID we’re referring to as the “Primary ID.” In cases where the Depositor ID is the same, for example a husband and wife, these ACH transactions will be handled by the same master ACH distribution record under the Depositor ID since duplicate Depositor IDs are no  More...

Prior to the 16.10 release, the SSA began using multiple Company IDs, and it was recommended that credit unions consider using Automated Funds Transfers (AFTs) to handle distributions. Beginning with the 16.10 release a new cross-reference system will be implemented that will automatically funnel all incoming company IDs from the Social Security Administration and treat them as if they came from one, consistent company ID we’re referring to as the “Primary ID.” With the chang  More...

When a member requests an A2A transfer the request is stored in the A2ATRANS file in FILExx (where xx is your credit union ID). CU*BASE has a program which checks that file periodically through out the day. If there is a new item in the file, CU*BASE sends that information to Magic-Wrighter. You will need to take into consideration that there is a daily cut-off time (arranged by you with Magic-Wrighter) and these transactions can take up to 2 business days. So for example, if a request is ent  More...

We strongly recommend that you regularly test access to the HA server to ensure that you can connect to CU*BASE in the event of an HA rollover test or actual disaster. We recommend that you perform this test monthly and whenever you make a change to your network. To perform this test, follow the instructions below. 1. Ensure that Telnet is installed on your workstation. If you are running Windows 10, you’ll need to install Telnet. Visit https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/conten  More...

When you use the filter buttons on the File Maintenance Inquiry dashboard (Tool #159: Audit File Maintenance Inquiry (CUFMNT)), indicators note which programs, fields/columns, and files/tables AuditLink has flagged as “critical” for auditing teams to monitor on a daily basis. You can quickly sort by that indicator and select only those items for a quick scan of maintenance that directly affects member accounts. Below is a listing of these critical items. Columns/Fields Field Why   More...

GUAPPLE is short for GOLD Update Appliance. The GUAPPLE is a stand-alone network appliance that takes the place of the GOLD-Master update server PC. It is designed to seamlessly handle all of your GOLD software update retrieval tasks. No effort is required to retrieve software updates when using a GUAPPLE device. It will acquire GOLD update files automatically as well as custom loan screen updates, doing away with manually downloading and extracting software update files. One GUAPPLE unit  More...

If you or your member notice an account is not being updated (or the additional signer on a loan) you should first try to find out if the loan/additional signer was included in the file sent over to the bureau. You can do this for the most recent reporting cycle by running Tool #658 Print Loan Info Sent to Credit Bureau . If the member loan/additional signer information (defined by METRO 2 as the J1 segment or J2 Segment) is present in that file you need to look further into the following types  More...

CU*BASE cannot send out email from our network having it look like it's coming from any domain, and have it reliably delivered, unless that domain explicitly configures their DNS settings to do so. This is a spam/spoofing protection. These days recipient email servers are more frequently configured to do SPF (Sender Policy Framework) lookups and will reject email if the message originates from a network that the domain (such as aol.com) hasn't permitted in their SPF record. Bulk provider  More...

**Please note that the implementation of this change was previously scheduled to occur on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. We identified the need for adjusments before deployment, and the implementation was rescheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2021** On February 9 th 2021, CU*BASE will begin using only phone numbers that are stored in the MASTPH file when generating card activation information to send to vendors on initial card orders. The numbers in MASTPH are determined by the label/flag applied i  More...

These symbols print when the printer doesn't know what graphic or font to use for the logo, signature, or MICR line. There are a few possible causes: Is this a new printer? If this is a new printer, the first thing to consider is whether the other printers at the credit union use Check Secure devices. Check Secure devices are no longer sold and are not compatible with new printer hardware. To transition from Check Secure devices to the new software based check printing methods, contact CU  More...

No, actually you can default all new memberships to deactivate online banking and/or audio response access until the member specifically requests it. This is highly recommended as it helps to protect members who join the credit union but never get around to using your online tools right away. These accounts may be your most vulnerable since the member hasn't set up a private password or security questions. By deactivating them as a default, you can give them a little extra protection from  More...

CU*BASE GOLD requires that the following networks be routed to the CU*Answers CU*NextNET connection: For all CU*Answers privately routed networks below, all ports/services should be allowed outbound from the LAN Required for standard Production connectivity: 63.236.240.16/28 63.236.240.48/28 63.236.240.79/32 63.236.240.128/29 63.236.240.138/32 63.236.240.144/28 Required for HA/Disaster Recovery connectivity: 216.111.149.8/30 216.111.149.16/28 216.111.149.240/28 66.115.246.224/27 In addition to t  More...

Make sure that drivers for the printer are loaded on the PC on which you are building the session. Test the drivers by printing a windows test page unless you are using a thermal receipt printer. DO NOT SEND WINDOWS TEST PAGES TO THERMAL RECEIPT PRINTERS! Once you know the printer is set up correctly, then perform the following steps: 1) Go to Start>Programs>IBM Client Access Express>Emulator>Start or Configure Session. 2) Select Configure. 3) Set the System Name to WESCPROD.  More...

No. This law actually pertains to merchant card programs where the merchant is collecting payments for services and goods sold. Since we do not run merchant programs on our platform, this reporting requirement does not apply to us.

The first step is to make sure your credit union has filled out the 3 required forms: Sign Up Form, Electronic Payment Service Agreement, and Fed ACH Participation Agreement. There is also a non-disclosure agreement to sign to receive a copy of Magic-Wrighter's SSAE-16 audit results. Once the Client Service Team has received the form from your credit union we then will send the form to our third party processor, Magic-Wrighter. Magic-Wrighter will then submit a confirmation as well as a set  More...

The differences ultimately come down to control and cost. The online ASP system is the fastest, simplest, most inexpensive way to get started with an e-documents strategy for your credit union. With online ASP you offload the back-end service management headaches to CU*Answers. We manage, backup, secure, and patch/upgrade the eDOC servers and databases and these processes fall under our SAS 70 and third party security audits. The online ASP system consists of electronic storage of receipts, loan  More...

If you need to allow an employee to perform upload and/or download tasks (FinCEN, AIRES, ALM, uploading G/L entries to post, etc.), you must first complete the iShield Security Access Request form and have it signed by your credit union’s designated Security Officer to sign. Once our Client Services team receives your signed form and verifies it, a request will be submitted to our System i administrators, and you will be notified when the new permissions have been granted. This process wi  More...

The two reports are using different criteria to determine loan delinquency: Loan Delinquency Analysis With the 13.0 release in the spring of 2013, the Loan Delinquency Analysis Report (Tool #461) was changed to report loan delinquency in days instead of months per updated NCUA requirements (see below*). The current processing date is compared to the next payment date to determine the actual number of days delinquent. This is most commonly used report for obtaining delinquency information for  More...

Tips for Recognizing a Fraudulent Check What is a Fractional? A fractional is used to determine the financial institution of the share draft if the MICR line is ever damaged or torn off: 2 digit city and state prefix pre-assigned by “Accuity” (in the example, the prefix is 25 – see red below) Digits 5-8 of the routing number and transit number indicating the institution identifier (in the example, this is 5678 – see blue below.) First 4 digits of the routing and transit n  More...