Community Church 

of  Virginia Beach

 

 

 

FAQs about eOffering at Coastal Community Church

 

Q: What is automatic giving?                                   

Automatic giving is an electronic transfer program that allows you to make your contribution without writing a paper check.            

 

Q: If there’s no check, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight?

You simply record the transaction in your check register on the date you have chosen to have funds withdrawn.    

 

Q: What if I change banks?

You can complete a new authorization form with your new account information and Coastal will update your record.

                                               

Q: How much will it cost me?

It costs you nothing and it saves you time.

 

Q: What are the advantages of using eOffering?

You can prioritize your giving in your budget, increase your faithfulness to God, save time, and help the church stabilize its overall budget.

 

Q: Is electronic giving risky?  

It’s actually less risky than a paper check because it cannot be lost, stolen, or destroyed in the mail. Electronic transactions also more secure and have a higher rate of accuracy that paper based transactions.      

 

Q: How do I verify my giving at tax time?

Coastal Community Church will include your eOfferings on your giving statement.         

 

Q: How is my eOffering deducted from my account?         

Once you authorize your eOffering, your specified contribution is electronically transferred from your account to the church’s account.                      

 

Q:  When will my eOffering be deducted from my account?

On the date and as often as you have given authorization to do so.  You may choose a weekly, bi- monthly or monthly schedule so you never have to worry about forgetting to make your contribution.           

          

Q: What if I want to increase my eOffering amount?  

You can change any information by simply filling out another authorization form.

 

Q: What if I try eOffering and don’t like it?

You can cancel your authorization by completing a second form and checking the box marked “Discontinue automatic withdrawal of funds.”

         

Q: How do I sign up for eOffering?  

Complete and sign the authorization form put it in the Sunday Offering along with a voided check or savings account deposit slip.  The form is available at this link in a Word document format.                                                                                  .

 

 

 

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or reach us by phone at (757) 233-1293 or fax (757) 233-9356.
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Last updated Monday February 11, 2008