Proudly serving the Howard community from campus to legacy with smart confident banking.
Built for The Mecca. Built for You.
Big goals deserve more than basic banking. Whether you’re building your credit, buying your first home, growing your savings, or expanding what you’re responsible for, Signal Financial is here with the tools, rates, and real support to help you move forward. As a partner of The Mecca Society, we’re committed to more than visibility, we’re committed to empowerment: financial education, athlete support, and long-term wealth building for students, alumni, and families. And for those in the DMV, our Howard Hub at Signal City Center is designed to serve the Howard community with a local branch experience rooted in relationship, strategy, and excellence.
The Mecca Society Debit Card
The Mecca Society Debit Card isn’t just how you spend, it’s how you stay connected. Designed in partnership with The Mecca Society, this card reflects community pride while delivering the security and convenience you expect from everyday banking.
- Greater security than cash or checks
- Get cash back with in-store purchases
- Withdraw cash surcharge-free from our 10,000+ strong network of ATMs via our partnership with MoneyPass
- Coverage if your card is ever lost, stolen, or fraudulently used with our Zero Liability Fraud Protection1
- Visa® Chip technology to prevent fraud from occurring, protect members from loss, and secure future payments
- 24/7 Fraud monitoring by Signal Financial and Visa®
Visit the Howard Hub at Signal City Center
Located at 1101 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, just a 12 minute drive or 20 minute bus ride from Howard University, the Howard Hub is a dedicated space for the Howard community where culture meets capital and banking goes beyond transactions. Here you will find personalized support, smart financial solutions, and a branch experience built around relationship, strategy, and long term growth.
Be sure to check for upcoming events and programming happening at the Howard Hub designed to keep our community connected, informed, and empowered.
Ready to Show your Bison Pride?
Getting the Mecca Card is simple and starts with becoming a member of Signal Financial. Follow the steps below to make sure you select the correct eligibility and debit card option so your account is connected to The Mecca Society partnership.
- Apply for Membership
Start your application to join Signal Financial. - Select Your Eligibility
Choose “As a benefit of my current employer or association” and select “The Mecca Society and Howard University Scholar Athletes.” - Choose Your Card
Under debit card options and features, select the Howard University debit card to receive the Mecca Card.
Join the credit union committed to helping you be Signal Smart about your finances.
1 Visa’s Zero Liability policy does not apply to certain commercial card and anonymous prepaid card transactions, or transactions not processed by Visa. Cardholders must use care in protecting their card and notify their issuing financial institution immediately of any unauthorized use. Contact your issuer for more details.
Let’s Connect
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Bank easier, bank faster, and bank better with Signal Financial Federal Credit Union.
Routing Number:
255075495
Main Line
301-933-9100
VISA® Credit Card: General Assistance
For Consumer/Business Cards:
800-328-3018
For Visa Signature Cards:
800-328-3033
VISA® Debit Card: Lost/Stolen
866-498-2213
Automated Phone System
800-447-8997
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