Home > OUCU > Resources > Forms > Switch Accounts to OUCU Switch Accounts to OUCU * Required Fields Congratulations on making a great decision to join OUCU Financial! We want to make switching from your old bank to OUCU easy. Step 1: Open your new OUCU checking and savings account If you're not yet a member you can start your membership online. Step 2: Change or start your direct deposits These could include your paycheck, government deposits, brokerage deposits, child support or other transfers. Just choose the letter you need: Start a new direct deposit Make a change to an existing direct deposit Social Security deposit change Ohio University payroll forms Go Direct - for Social Security and other federal benefit payments Step 3: Change or start your automatic payments/withdrawals These automatic payments might include your automatic debits to utility companies, phone, cable, trash, etc. Start your automatic payment or withdrawal Cancel automatic payment or withdrawal Change existing automatic payment or withdrawal Step 4: Close your old bank account Account Closing Form Make sure all checks, debit card transactions, and scheduled bill payments have cleared your old checking account. Helpful Utility Links American Electric Power Spectrum Columbia Gas Ohio Security Code: Security Code Go to main navigation