For all First Choice Credit Union members with Ulster Bank/ KBC current accounts As an Ulster Bank/KBC customer you will be aware that Ulster Bank/KBC have begun communicating with their customers about their timeline for leaving the Irish Market. For First Choice Credit Union members, this will mean that any direct debits you had set up with Ulster Bank/KBC to … Read More
Financial planning for children going to college.
Did you know that through your Credit Union you can get access to services for members to help them plan for financial events in the future, like your children going to college? DIT recently published their Cost of Living guide for students living away from home which highlighted the significant costs. Specific numbers that really stand out are €13,305 for … Read More
JUNIOR SAVERS WEEK 2022 at First Choice Credit Union
First Choice Credit Union is delighted to launch its ‘Junior Savers Week’ which will be running from the 26th September to the 1stOctober. During the week, First Choice Credit Union will be running a number of initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of saving and developing positive financial habits for life. During Junior Savers Week, First Choice Credit Union will be adding … Read More
2022 Credit Union Art Competition
Ways to Save Energy in Each Room of your Home
Due to supply and demand issues on the global market since 2020, energy suppliers have been steadily charging more and more for gas and electricity. Many households are now facing energy poverty – and need support to tackle rising household costs across the board. Why are energy prices increasing in Ireland? Energy supply and demand has been influenced by a … Read More
Get College Ready with First Choice Credit Union
With escalating third level education costs, First Choice Credit Union is the one-stop-shop when it comes to financing the college journey. A large number of families will need to borrow to finance course fees and up-front accommodation costs. Some lenders are more prudent and cost effective than others. A credit union Student Loan for example is a far less expensive … Read More
Student Fraud Awareness
First Choice Credit Union launch Brendan Hopkins Bursary Fund to third level student members.
First Choice Credit Union are delighted to launch the Brendan Hopkins Bursary Fund – in memory of former credit union director Brendan Hopkins – to assist students throughout our common bond in their quest for third level education. First Choice Credit Union will award FIVE BURSARIES to the value of €1,000 each. The bursaries are exclusive to First Choice Credit … Read More
Brendan Hopkins Bursary
Large Personal Loan – Borrow up to €80,000 at just 5.90%!
If you are thinking of a large personal investment and require a loan to make it happen, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. First Choice Credit Union’s Large Personal Loan is available at the super low rate of 5.90%* (Typical APR 6.06%). The Large Personal Loan is an unsecured product which gives members the option of … Read More
