WRC relocation of international transferees to the U.S. can set up accounts at SECU as follows:

1. The transferring employee receives the official offer letter from Schlumberger, indicating an assignment in the U.S.A.

2. The employee (transferee) receives the packet of transfer documentation from WRC.  The Schlumberger Employees Credit Union provides all Products & Services information and Applications online. Applicants may use their U.S. Schlumberger employment address temporarily on all applications to speed the process. Once a permanent address is established, a Change Account Information form should be submitted.

3. The transferee completes appropriate SECU applications: Membership, VISA Plasticheck card (requires checking), VISA credit card, Mortgage, Auto/Bridge/Signature, and Direct Deposit applications, then returns forms along with a copy of their Schlumberger offer letter and Passport with picture ID to SECU by fax (281-285-4436) or mail. This action starts the process.

   Since the process to receive a Social Security Number (SSN) may take some time, the new member will have full access to the SECU services without it. Once the member receives their Social Security card, we require a copy for our file (FAX copy is acceptable) and a completed W-9 IRS Form for backup withholding purposes.

4. SECU's Member Services Representative (MSR) will open the account with a zero balance (no cash is required at this time). As well, the MSR will order or instant issue all requested Plasticheck cards, Visa credit cards and print temporary checks upon account funding. Personalized checks are not ordered until the member arrives or has a U.S. address. Account funding can be accomplished by check or wire ahead of your arrival.

5. Our MSR will confirm that the paperwork and ordering of requested items has been accomplished and will notify the transferee and WRC by email at this time.

6. Upon arrival, the new member should contact the credit union's MSR to verify if Plasticheck cards & Visa cards have arrived, and if there are any other outstanding issues. Please identify yourself as an WRC transferee. 

7. New members must provide original paperwork upon arrival, in order to finalize account(s). This is a compliance issue - we require original signature(s) and deposit funds at this time ($25 for Membership, and $200 minimum for Standard Checking or $25 minimum for Budget Checking account opening).

8. New members must provide passport (or legible copy of) or other photo identification (ID) upon arrival, in order to receive checks, cards, cash or any access to SECU services. This is a security issue.

For immediate service, contact:

Management contacts for any service issues:

Harold Ottis 281-285-8709 SECU President/Manager: Ottis1@slb.com
Holly Davis 281-285-4888  VP Operations: HDavis@slb.com
Jerry Hammervold 281-285-7610  VP Marketing & Technology: JHammervold@slb.com

How SECU Can Benefit Schlumberger Transferees:

• Minimum Account Opening Requirements Eases Transition (any ONE of the following will start the process):
  • Job Offer Letter
  • Social Security Application Letter
  • Social Security Number
• Worldwide Access to Accounts:
  • Secure Internet Banking (FREE Net24 with Bill Pay and e-Statements)
  • Visa Credit/ATM combination cards and Plasticheck Debit Cards for ATM access
  • On-Line Check Reordering
• Domestic Walk-in and 800 Number Access:
  • One full service Branch Offices at the Sugar Land campus, and 5 area Mini-Branch Service Centers.
  • Over 3000 Shared Branch locations across the U.S. and abroad
  • Call24 Audio Response Teller Service for Account Maintenance
  • 32000 Surcharge Free ATMs Nationwide
• Credit without Credit History Requirements (International Transferees)
  • Non-U.S. citizens can get credit at the SECU by virtue of being a Schlumberger employee
  • Credit accounts can be opened prior to U.S. arrival with the supporting documents as listed above
• Loans to Meet Every Need with Competitive Rates (U.S. Credit History is not required)
  • Auto, Signature, Bridge, Mortgage, and Specialty
  • Reduced Rate Loans for Stock, Share, CD, and Savings Secured
  • For mortgage loans with or without previous credit history, contact Sallye Gibson (866-645-6418 or direct: 281 754-1151), our business partner (SouthWest Business Corp). You may also choose Weichert Mortgage Services, which may refer you to other mortgage bankers if your loan is market saleable. The Weichert contact is Luba Shukers (800-240-1240 x521 or direct: 281-634-0521).
• Loan Counseling
  • Access to your Personal Loan Officer
  • Access to Credit History Information
• Financial Instruments(IRA & Non-IRA)
  • Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
• On-Line Brokerage Account uses your SECU account as your brokering cash account (Requires SSN & domestic address)
• Signature Guarantee for Legal Transactions
• Financial Advisor Referral

Insurance Service Providers:

Auto, Home, Property & Casualty Insurance Providers
(The following agents honor foreign driving experience, minimizing your insurance costs in the US)

• Steve Host: Farmers Insurance Group (281) 342-3276 Office, (713) 515-3031 Mobile, (281) 633-0626 Home) or EMAIL Located: 210 W Hwy 90A -down from the main campus
• Ronnie S Patel: Farmers Insurance Group (281) 752-8000 (Houston), (713) 539-9394 (Mobile), (877) 446-8351 (Toll Free), (281) 679-7171 (Home: Ronnie & Elvia) or EMAIL

Disclaimer: Please note that by selecting any of the 3rd party website links above, you are leaving the Schlumberger Employees Credit Union "SECU" website. SECU is not responsible for the content on these 3rd party websites or for any claims, lawsuits, or loss associated with using any of the above vendors products or services. Privacy and or security may differ from that of SECU's policy's. The links and information above is only listed for members convenience and ease of information access.

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