Navy Federal: Navy Federal Credit Union is experiencing a significant outage in mobile and online banking services that began early Friday morning. According to Downdetector, reports of problems started surfacing around 8.20am, with a peak of 873 reports just before 9.06am. Users experienced issues accessing their accounts and were greeted with a maintenance symbol on the app, indicating that the services were temporarily offline.

In an official statement, Navy Federal acknowledged the issues, saying: “We are aware of periodic issues impacting our mobile and online banking platforms and are actively working to restore these services. We apologize for the inconvenience.” While the team is working to resolve these technical issues, the specific cause of the outage has not yet been revealed.

Supporting veterans with valuable resources

Amid these banking challenges, Navy Federal Credit Union, in partnership with Sperling’s Best Places, also unveiled its 2024 Best Cities After Service report. This annual initiative aims to help veterans and their families find the best locations to settle as they transition to civilian life.

Clay Stackhouse, a former Marine and manager at Navy Federal, emphasized the importance of this report, which rates several cities based on crucial factors such as income, unemployment rates and proximity to VA hospitals. This year, Sarasota, Florida, took the top spot on the list, replacing last year’s Charleston, South Carolina.

The report not only highlights the best cities for veterans, but also includes categories such as the best cities to buy a home, the best cities to retire to, and the best small towns after service. With approximately 200,000 military personnel transitioning to civilian life each year, this resource serves as a valuable tool for making informed decisions about where to settle.

To learn more about these rankings, visit navyfederal.org/BestCities for additional information.

As Navy Federal Credit Union addresses the ongoing outage, its commitment to supporting veterans remains strong through initiatives such as the Best Cities After Service report. This combination of immediate service disruptions and timely resources underscores the organization’s commitment to the veteran community. Stay tuned for updates on the recovery of banking services and don’t miss the new rankings to help you with your next steps