From new branches to innovative technologies, to enhanced service and a broader product portfolio, Blaze Credit Union is driven to continue bringing you more on our path to being Minnesota’s Best.
On October 7, 2024, we completed our conversion to a new, upgraded core system and digital banking platform to provide a solid foundation for future growth.
Important Dates & To-Dos
Many changes will take place behind the scenes, though there will be a few you’ll want to take notice.
Tuesday, October 8
Blaze branches reopen and legacy SPIRE members can log into their new digital banking experience and download the new Blaze Mobile app.
Wednesday, October 9
Credit and debit card management features and transaction information is expected to be available in digital banking.
*All dates & times in Central time
Recommended Actions
Legacy SPIRE Members:
- Review your scheduled Bill Pay and scheduled transfers before Thursday, October 3 to make sure they look correct in the new digital banking experience on October 8.
- Add account alerts in digital banking on October 8.
- Download the new Blaze Mobile app on October 8.
- If you use eBills, they will not be migrating to the new system. You will need to manually add them in digital banking on October 8.
Intuit, QuickBooks, and Quicken Users
This service will not be available from Friday, October 4 at 6:00 pm CDT through Monday, October 7 once digital banking access is restored. You will need to reconnect to these systems after the core upgrade is complete to ensure the smooth transition of your data.
Please select the appropriate guide for the product you are using from the options listed below. These conversion instructions reference two Action Dates. Please use the dates provided below as this information is time-sensitive:
1st Action Date: Friday, October 4 prior to 6:00 p.m. CDT
2nd Action Date: Monday, October 7 after digital banking access is restored
Conversion Instructions
Third-party Payment Apps
You will need to reconnect your digital banking credentials to apps like Venmo, PayPal, and NetGiver.
What is Changing?
Many changes will take place behind the scenes, though there will be a few you’ll notice.
Account & Member Numbers
Members with Legacy SPIRE Accounts
Member numbers (currently shown on statements as "account numbers") will change.
If you have multiple member numbers, your accounts will be combined under one member number based on your most active membership (the membership with the highest number of transactions).
An “800” will be placed in front of your surviving member number. For example, if your surviving member number is 123456, it will be 800123456 after October 7.
Account Numbers (currently shown on your statements as "share numbers/IDs").
For each of your loans, savings, and checking accounts, the legacy SPIRE 14-digit MICR number will become your account number(s), which will appear on your statement. (To view your current MICR numbers in legacy SPIRE digital banking select the account title, then view details.)
Members with Legacy SPIRE & Legacy Hiway Accounts
If you had accounts at both legacy SPIRE & Hiway, your legacy Hiway member number will become your surviving member number, replacing any legacy SPIRE member number(s) you may have.
Legacy Hiway Accounts
Your member and account numbers will not change.
Digital Banking
All Blaze members will be moving to legacy Hiway’s digital banking platform. If you already have a legacy Hiway account and digital banking login, you will continue to use your legacy Hiway digital banking platform and credentials after the conversion. If not, we will be communicating around when you should anticipate a move to the new digital platform.
Note: For security purposes, be sure to log in from the Banking Login card on blazecu.com or the Blaze Mobile app. We also recommend setting your device to automatically install new app updates to be sure you are using our latest mobile app.
Direct Deposits & Automatic Payments
Your direct deposits and automatic payments will process after the conversion. No action is required on your end. These transactions do not post on weekends as a normal practice.
Legacy SPIRE accounts: We recommend taking note of your automatic transfers and payments so you can confirm if they are correct after conversion. The legacy SPIRE routing number will continue to work after conversion, however our new routing number will be 296075933. For any new direct deposits or automatic payments, use your new account number and routing number.
Disclosure Updates
As we prepare to migrate members onto one core system and digital banking platform on October 7, 2024, there will be some changes to accounts, fees and disclosures.
What's Staying the Same?
Though you'll experience some changes, many things are staying the same.
Debit & Credit Cards
No matter if you have a SPIRE, Hiway, or Blaze debit or credit card, you will continue to use them as you do now.
If you haven't received one yet, you'll get a Blaze-branded debit and/or credit card when your existing card hits its expiration date.
Checks
No matter which institution's name is on them, they will continue to process indefinitely — no need to use them up or throw them out.
Safety & Security
Our top priority is to ensure the security of your accounts, and we will continue to meet or exceed industry and regulatory requirements.
Please know we chose to work with a global leader in financial services technology solutions, one that services over 12,000 organizations worldwide – including credit unions, banks, and insurance companies.