Easy & Secure Loan Payments

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Payments

Citadel offers several convenient options to make payments on auto loans, personal loans, and mortgages. You can also find out if you're eligible to Skip-a-pay!

Automatic Payments | Pay from Non-Citadel Account | One-Time Payments | By Mail | In Person | FAQs

Set Up Automatic Payments

Never miss a payment due date when you set up automatic payments. With Online Banking and the Citadel Mobile App, setting up automatic payments is fast, easy, and secure.

You can setup recurring payments from a Citadel account or from one of your accounts at another financial institution. Watch the videos below to see how it works.

Pay from Non-Citadel Account

Make a one-time payment or set up recurring payments using an online bill payment tool from another bank or credit union. Simply follow your bank or credit union's instructions for setting up online payments. You will need Citadel's routing number: 231380104

TIP: Your most recent billing statement will contain the information you need to set up online payments. 

One-Time Payments

Need to make a payment quickly? Our Express Pay options are designed to help you make a one-time payment as fast as possible with a debit or eCheck. Please note: A fee applies to each of these payment methods.

Express Pay Options How to Pay  Fee Applied
Online Pay Now $2.75
Self-Pay by Phone Call (877) 909-5685 $2.95
Pay by Phone with a Representative Call (800) 666-0191 $5.50

Easily make quick payments online with Express Pay for a small fee. Follow these quick steps:

  • Log into your Citadel account with your member account number and zip code.
  • Create a profile.
  • Make a payment. Note: A fee of $2.75 will be assessed for online payments.

Express Payments

Pay by Mail

Mail your payments to:

Citadel Loan Payments
P.O. Box 650
Exton, PA 19341

Include your billing statement coupon with your check, if available. If it is not available and you are paying with a non-Citadel check, please add your Citadel account number on the Memo line.

Pay at a Branch

Make your payment in-person at any of our convenient branch locations using our free, self-serve Citadel Express Banking. If you need assistance, a member of our team will be happy to help during business hours. Find a branch near you today!

How To Setup Recurring Payments

How To Make a Loan Payment

How To Make a Loan Payment

With Citadel's Online & Mobile Banking, you can submit one-time or recurring payments on any of your Citadel loans. You can also use the loan payoff calculator to determine when and how to best pay your balance. Here's how it works. To learn more about Online Banking and the Citadel Mobile App, visit CitadelBanking.com

How to Connect Your External Accounts

How to Connect Your External Accounts

When you connect your accounts from other financial institutions in Citadel's Online & Mobile Banking, you can make payments on your Citadel loans and credit cards. You can also make secure transfers between your Citadel accounts and your external accounts. Here's how it works.

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Loan Payment Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find a branch to make my loan payment?

Citadel is just around the corner, so banking with us is always convenient! We gave several locations. Stop by any Citadel branch to make your payment. We would love to see you!


Our Branch Locator tool is built to help you find a location near you quickly and easily. Or view a list of all our locations.

 

How do I make loan payments using Citadel's Online and Mobile Banking?

Citadel’s Online & Mobile Banking is the easiest and most flexible way to pay your auto loan online. Once enrolled, you can schedule your loan payment from any financial institution or pay directly from your existing Citadel account.

Existing account holders:

  • As an existing Citadel account holder, making your loan payment is simple and easy! Just select the loan you would like to pay and click 'make a payment'
  • Choose your 'From' account in the drop down menu
  • Then select your loan account in the 'To' field. Use the drop down to choose the payment type you would like to make. Available Payment Types vary by loan. You may edit the payment amount, however, the amount may not be less than the minimum payment due
  • Click or tap 'Submit'
  • You will receive a confirmation screen once the payment has been submitted

Adding and Transferring from an External Account:

Using Online & Mobile Banking, you can add your external accounts and schedule your payment to recur every month or as a one-time payment. Once your External Account is added, it will appear in your account list. Here are the steps to add your external account:

  • After logging in Select 'Transfers' > 'External Accounts'
  • Enter the account details for the account you are adding
  • Two small micro deposits will be made into the account you have added within 2 business days. Once you receive the two micro deposits in your External Account, log back into Online Banking and go to 'Verify Your Account'
  • To activate your Account, click on the link provided to view the list of your outstanding requests. You will need to know the amounts of both micro deposits to verify your External Account. You will not be able to make transfers to/from this External Account until your micro deposits have been verified

IMPORTANT: Your six-digit account number is required to enroll in Online & Mobile Banking. You can find your account number on your Billing Statement. Please note: You will need the six numbers between the first four zeroes and the last four zeroes listed in the account number displayed on the billing statement. Example: 0000-111111-0000. See example below (click to enlarge).

Billing Statement 

 

How do I make a loan payment using my debit card or eCheck?

Need to pay bills online? Citadel offers an online payment option for your loan using another institution's debit card or eCheck. This is a great option if you need to make a payment right away. Payments are accepted and posted 7 days a week, 365 days a year and will post at approximately 9:00 p.m. every day. Make a payment now!

Please use the account number (without the leading zeros or suffix) as it appears on your Billing Statement to complete your payment: Example: 123456 

Please note: A fee applies to each of these payment methods.

Express Pay Option How to Pay  Fee Applied
Online Pay Now $2.75
Self-Pay by Phone Call (877) 909-5685 $2.95
Pay by Phone with a Representative Call (800) 666-0191 $5.50

Make your secure payment now!

How do I pay using an External Account in Online Banking?

Adding and Transferring from an External Account:

Using Online and Mobile Banking, you can add your external accounts and schedule your payment to recur every month or as a one-time payment. We've partnered with Plaid, to allow you to instantly link your external account and start making payments immediately. Here are the steps to add your external account:

  • After logging in Select "Transfers" > "External Accounts".
  • You will have the option to link an external account via Instant Verification or Micro Deposits if your financial institution is not listed. Simply select the option you prefer and follow the prompts to link your account(s).
  • Once your external account setup is complete, you can schedule a one-time or recurring payments. 

✔ Instant account authentication (no micro deposits)
✔ Schedule automatic recurring payments each month with ACH

 

How do I set up automatic loan payments with Citadel?

We offer a couple of ways to set up recurring loan payments with Citadel.

Online Banking:

Using Online Banking, you can add your external accounts and schedule your payment to recur every month or as a one time payment. Here are the steps to add your external account:

  • After logging in Select 'Transfers' > 'External Accounts'.
  • Select the Financial institution you would like to add and follow the prompts or you can add the account manually with the routing number and account number. 

Or visit in person at any Citadel branch

How do I set up one-time or recurring loan payments from another financial institution?

Adding and Transferring from an External Account:

Using Online and Mobile Banking, you can add your external accounts and schedule your payment to recur every month or as a one-time payment. We've partnered with Plaid, to allow you to instantly link your external account and start making payments immediately. Here are the steps to add your external account:

  • After logging in Select "Accounts" > "Manage External Accounts".
  • You will have the option to link an external account via Instant Verification through Plaid or with Micro Deposits if your financial institution is not listed. Simply select the option you prefer and follow the prompts to link your account(s).
  • Once your external account setup is complete, you can schedule a one-time or recurring payments. 

IMPORTANT: Your six-digit account number is required to enroll in Online and Mobile Banking. You can find your account number on your Billing Statement. Please note: You will need the six numbers between the first four zeroes and the last four zeroes listed in the account number displayed on the billing statement. Example: 0000-111111-0000. See example below (click to enlarge).

Billing Statement 
What do I do if I receive a letter regarding my auto insurance?
If you have received a letter regarding your auto loan and your insurance coverage, Citadel most likely needs proof of auto insurance or proof of adequate insurance coverage. In the event that we do not get confirmed coverage, Citadel will force-place insurance on the vehicle. To enter your insurance information, you can visit www.myloaninsurance.com.
How do I qualify to be eligible for Skip-a-Pay on my account(s)?

To qualify for Skip-a-Pay, your loan must meet the following requirements:


  1. All loan and deposit accounts must be in good standing. No accounts may have a negative balance, and all loans must be current at the time of the request (grace period does not apply).
  2. You may not have any charge offs, bankruptcy filings, or repossession against the credit union.
  3. You can skip any eligible loan one time every six months. If you have multiple loans that are eligible, each loan will be on separate cycles depending on if/when they were last skipped.
  4. You are able to request to skip a payment up until 11:59 pm of the loan due date. The earliest Skip-a-Pay can be requested is after you make your payment for the month prior to the month you want to skip.
How do I skip a payment in Online Banking or the Mobile App?

To skip a payment in Online and Mobile Banking:

  • Log in to your Citadel Online Banking account or the Mobile App
  • From the menu click 'Skip A Pay'. You will need to accept the Terms and Conditions before continuing.
  • Select the loan you would like to skip and select the account you would like to draw the fee from, click review and submit, and you are done.

If you have multiple auto loans with different ownership you will need to utilize the switch account feature to access other loans.

How does Skip-a-Pay affect my loan term?
Skipping a payment results in an extension of your loan by one month. All other terms and conditions as stated in your original loan document remain the same. 
How long do I have to have my loan, in order for it to be eligible for Skip-A-Pay?
To be eligible for Skip-a-Pay, loans must have been open a minimum of 6 months prior to the due date being skipped.
How much is the Skip-a-Pay fee?
The fee to skip a payment on your auto loan is $35 per eligible loan being skipped.
What loans are eligible for Skip-a-Pay?
Auto loans are eligible for the Skip-a-Pay program. Mortgage loans, Personal Loans, Overdraft Protection, Credit Card loans and past due loans are not eligible.
When I use the Skip-a-Pay program, does it also skip my interest for the month?
Your interest/finance charges will continue to accrue at the rate provided in your original loan agreement. Deferring payment(s) will result in higher total interest/finance charges than if payments were made as originally scheduled; and will extend the terms of loan(s) resulting in extra payment(s) after you loan(s) would otherwise be paid off.

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