The Highlands Presbyterian Church

6909 SMOKY ROW ROAD   COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235

(614) 764-2134           highlands@ameritech.net

 

Highlands is offering a new service or method for making your pledge payments.  You can now make your donations electronically from your checking or savings account to Highlands’ checking account using direct debit.  Please return any completed forms in a sealed envelope marked “For Lori McDonald” to the church office.  Please contact Barb Miller, (740) 548-7652, if you need any additional information.

 

How Does This Work – Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Q   What is direct debit?

A   Direct debit is a secure electronic transfer of an authorized payment from your checking or savings account into the church account. Direct debit may also be referred to as electronic funds transfer (EFT), Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer, direct payment, automatic bill payment, automatic debit and electronic payment.

Q   How do I sign up for this service?

A     Complete the enclosed Authorization Form.  Make sure that you sign the form and provide a voided check or bank specification sheet.  On the form you can specify the following items.

§   What account you want to use (your checking or savings account)

§   Frequency of donation – how often your want to make your pledge such as weekly, monthly, semi-monthly, etc.

§   Amount of donation – what you want to donate based upon the frequency that you chose (how much you want to give weekly, monthly, etc.)

§   Funds to which you are donating to – For example:

o   $200 to the General/Operating Fund

o   $100 to the Windows to the Future Fund (Facilities Improvement Fund)

Q   How will I know the amount that will be debited to my account?

A  For a fixed recurring transaction, the dollar amount deducted is the same amount that was initially authorized. If the amount varies, you will receive written notice of the dollar amount at least 10 days prior to the scheduled payment date.

Q   How will I know the date the payment will be deducted from my checking/savings account?

A   Payments are deducted on the date that was indicated in the initial authorization unless that date is a Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday, in which case it is deducted on the first business day following that date.

Q   Does this service cost me anything in bank fees?

A   No bank fees will be charged to you for this service.

Q   Does this service cost Highlands anything in bank fees?

A   A very minimal fee of $.25 per transaction will be charged for the use of this service.  This is outweighed by the advantages of timely deposits along with the benefits to our members of not having to write a check or keep up with their donations.

Q   How secure is this service?

A   Direct debit is more secure than checks which can be lost, stolen or damaged.  The service that we will use, Vanco Services, provides the highest level of security and confidentiality in processing their clients' electronic transactions. It is their expertise in risk management and an unwavering commitment to security and confidentiality that has helped them become a market leader with a reputation for providing timely, accurate and secure processing services.