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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)—Safe, Reliable, and Convenient

LCEF investors can transfer funds from one account to another without any checks or money changing hands. The benefits of EFT include reduced costs, increased efficiency, simplified bookkeeping, and greater security.

All forms are available to print, complete, and mail or fax to LCEF to begin your paperless transactions.

CONGREGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS EFT SERVICE OPTIONS
CONGREGATIONS ONLY EFT SERVICES OPTIONS
INDIVDUALS ONLY EFT SERVICE
  • Using LCEF’s MyAccount Service for StewardAccount® Transfers

    LCEF organizations can securely transfer funds from their StewardAccount to other consenting LCMS organizations that have StewardAccount®. Transfers are initiated online using the LCEF’s MyAccount system.
  • Automated Church Contributions: Using our Joyful Response® Service

    LCEF will redeem a regular contribution amount from an LCEF account (or another financial institution account) for deposit to any church that participates in the Joyful Response® program.
  • Automated Tuition Payments: Using our Joyful Response® Service

    LCEF will redeem tuition payments from an LCEF account (or another financial institution account) for deposit to any school that participates in the Joyful Response® program.
  • Automated Donations: Using our Joyful Response® Service

    LCEF will redeem a regular donation amount from an LCEF account (or another financial institution account) for deposit to any organization that participates in the Joyful Response® program.
  • Investment of Payroll

    If your employer provides this service, you may have all or a portion of your payroll invested to an LCEF StewardAccount®. You will need to fill out a special form from your employer for this service; or if your employer does not use a specific form, you may use LCEF’s Payroll Direct Deposit form.

If you have further questions about LCEF’s MyAccount Internet financial service, review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

Electronic Transfer Forms
Electronic Transfer Brochures
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Contact your local LCEF District Vice President, contact LCEF directly at Contact Us, or call the Lutheran Church Extension Fund at 1-800-843-5233, 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., CT, Monday through Friday.
LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDIC-insured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a solicitation to buy. The offer is made solely by LCEF’s Offering Circular. Investors should carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks.