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First Choice Credit Union celebrates International Credit Union (ICU) Day® 2025: Cooperation for a Prosperous World On Thursday, 16 October 2025, First Choice Credit Union will proudly stand with financial cooperatives around the world to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day 2025. As we mark the 77th anniversary of this global occasion, we reflect on the powerful ethos of our … Read More

1 Oct 2025 We wish to inform you that we are making changes to our Member Account Terms and Conditions. The key changes relate to the provision on your Account (being a payment account other than your Current Account) of the new ‘SEPA Instant Payments’ and ‘Verification of Payee’ services by us, being the changes previously notified to you  by way ... Read More

Please note, we are making some changes to your Current Account and Debit Card Terms and Conditions. Please click the button below to view a copy of the updated document.   Summary of key changes: Changes implemented effective 1 September 2025 SEPA Instant Payments and Verification of Payee (VOP) On and from the 9th of October 2025 you can send ... Read More

First Choice Credit Union is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Credit Union Art Competition. DOWNLOAD A 2025 CREDIT UNION ART COMPETITION ENTRY FORM The 2025 Credit Union Art Competition is here and this year's theme is 'The Future Is'.  The competition, now in its 42nd year, is one of the most prominent and longest-running ... Read More

***MEMBER NOTICE *** We will be performing routine updates and patching to our various servers and online services on Sunday 3rd August. ✅ This means online banking and app use will be unavailable for several hours on Sunday 3rd August. Thank you for your understanding and apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Credit Unions Voted Most Emotionally Connected Financial Brand RED C Red Brand Reaction Index Highlights Enduring Trust in Community-Based Institutions DATE July 2025: First Choice Credit Union, along with credit unions nationwide, has been named Ireland’s most emotionally connected financial brand in the 2025 RED C Brand Reaction Index (BRI), highlighting the sector’s trusted place in Irish consumers’ lives. In … Read More

***MEMBER NOTICE *** We will be performing routine updates and patching to our website on 22nd July from 8am - 9am. This means our website will be offline during this period. Thank you for your understanding and apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

30th June 2025: SEPA Instant Update We are updating our Framework Contract to reflect the upcoming launch of SEPA Instant, a new payment feature that allows you to send and receive euro payments in under 10 seconds, available 24/7 across participating European banks. An explanation of key changes is contained in our SEPA Instant Explanatory Booklet available here: SEPA Instant … Read More

First Choice Credit Union, along with credit unions across Ireland, are delighted to partner with Volunteer Ireland to celebrate National Volunteering Week. The week, which takes place from the 19th to the 25th May, is dedicated to showcasing the enormous contribution of volunteers and their impact on our communities. This year’s theme is Building Community Together, with a specific focus ... Read More

First Choice Credit Union is delighted to launch their 2025 Community Fund, inviting local clubs, groups, and societies to apply for a share of the €150,000 fund, an increase of €50,000 on 2024. This fund is open to a diverse range of organisations involved in social, cultural, sporting, environmental, educational, and charitable activities within the Credit Union’s ‘common bond’ area. ... Read More