WECU offers check cashing services at all WECU Financial Centers for the Working Family Tax Credit (WFTC) issued by the State of Washington. This service is provided for community members who do not currently have a bank account. WECU only provides non-member check cashing for WFTC checks issued by the State of Washington. Please note: WECU’s Sedro Woolley Financial Center cannot cash WFTC checks.

When visiting WECU for WFTC check cashing support, please have your WFTC check with the attached check stub and one of the following forms of valid photo ID:

  • Washington State Drivers License
  • Washington State ID
  • U.S. passport
  • Federal Tribal ID

Please note: IDs with punch holes are not valid.

For more information or if you have more questions about the WFTC, please visit the Washington State Department of Revenue website.

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Frequently asked questions

What if the WFTC check is made payable to more than one person?

All payees on the check must be present with valid photo IDs to cash the check.

 

Can WFTC checks be cashed at the drive-thru?

WECU members can use the drive-thru. WECU requests non-members come into the financial center.

 

Will WECU cash other checks for non-members?

WECU will cash WFTC checks and checks drawn on WECU accounts for non-members. No other checks can be cashed.

 

What if the WFTC check is payable to someone who is deceased?

Please work with the deceased payee’s financial institution. If the institution will not cash the check, please contact WFTC, as WECU is unable to cash these checks.

 

Where can I find WECU locations?

Visit WECU’s location page and filter by “Branches.” Please note: WECU’s Sedro Woolley Financial Center cannot cash WFTC checks.

 

Who can I talk to if I have more questions about cashing a WFTC check?

The State of Washington’s WFTC Call Center number is 360-763-7300. WECU’s Contact Center can be reached at 360-676-1168 TTY: 800-833-6388