Desjardins Credit Card System Outage Hits October 12-20: What Members Need to Know

Desjardins is rolling out a new credit card system from American fintech firm Fiserv on October 12, triggering a nine-day outage that will block key account functions. Some members are already seeing false late-payment warnings even though their payments processed correctly. The cooperative says no credit files will be damaged and the new system will be fully live by October 20.

What features will be unavailable

From October 12 to 20, Desjardins credit card holders cannot request limit increases, change their PIN, modify account information, exchange BONIDOLLARS rewards, or replace damaged cards. Regular purchases, payments, and transfers will work normally. The company recommends members plan any account changes before Monday, October 12.

False payment alerts already appearing

Some members are seeing incorrect late-payment notices even though their scheduled payments have gone through, according to Desjardins spokesperson Jean-Benoît Turcotti. The cooperative confirmed no credit damage will result and members do not need to pay twice. Turcotti said the issue stems from preparatory work for the system migration.

Why Desjardins is making the switch

The current system limits Desjardins’ ability to roll out new features quickly, such as adding cards to digital wallets before the physical card arrives or disputing transactions directly in the AccèsD app. The new Fiserv platform will enable these capabilities and simplify the cardholder experience. Desjardins announced the transition during summer.

How to prepare before October 12

Members should request any credit limit increases, PIN changes, or card replacements before Monday. Desjardins also recommends adding credit cards to mobile wallets to enable contactless payments without a PIN. The company is urging customers to contact its support team with questions about the migration.

Final Thoughts

Desjardins members face a nine-day credit card outage starting Monday, October 12, blocking limit increases and PIN changes. The false payment alerts already circulating pose no credit risk. Plan account changes now and use mobile wallet payments during the blackout.

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