Pumpkin carving is a much beloved Halloween tradition and is growing in popularity every year – and let’s be honest, we all want to make something cool regardless of our age. Here are 10 Halloween pumpkin carving designs to have a crack at – for the skilled and not so skilled. The classic pumpkin (Photo: Shutterstock) Of course, there’s nothing … Read More
Credit Unions win the Best Customer Experience Award for an unparalleled sixth consecutive year
For the sixth consecutive year, credit unions have claimed pole position for the best customer experience in Ireland at the official CXi awards announced on Tuesday 20th October 2020. Credit unions have strengthened their reputation as Ireland’s undisputed CX champions by not just taking the top spot again this year, but by also extending their lead at the top of … Read More
First Choice Credit Union celebrates International Credit Union Day®
On the 15th October, 2020 First Choice Credit Union will be joining members around the world to celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year’s theme is ‘Inspiring Hope For a Global Community’ and First Choice Credit Union is joining credit unions around the world to celebrate! This year’s … Read More
First Choice Credit Union Junior Savers Week
Junior Savers Week runs from the 12th – 17th October 2020 First Choice Credit Union is encouraging children in throughout our Common Bond to start saving with their local credit union! The credit union launches its ‘Junior Savers Week’ next week (October 12th – 17th) which aims to encourage the importance of saving for the future. Research shows that how … Read More
Computers for Secondary Schools
COMPUTERS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BROCHURE With the student landscape continuing to evolve and change, here at First Choice Credit Union understand the need to keep pace and provide students with the necessary tools to maximise learning. With this in mind, we are delighted to offer a new loan product especially for parents or guardians of secondary school students. The 'Computers ... Read More
Home Improvement Loans from First Choice Credit Union
At this time of year many of us think about repairs, redecorating and refurbishing our home before the Winter really sets in. Michael Boland of First Choice Credit Union explains why a credit union Home Improvement Loan is a great choice for those wanting to update their home without incurring unnecessary debt. “We offer our home improvement loan from a ... Read More
Credit Union Art Competition 2020
Download Now – 2020 Credit Union Art Competition Entry Form ARE YOU READY TO IMAGINE MORE? First Choice Credit Union is urging its local community to ‘Imagine More’ for its this year’s credit union annual art competition. This year’s theme, ‘Imagine More’, is influenced by the creative role art plays in Irish society and encourages participants to unlock their imagination … Read More
Here at First Choice Credit Union here to help parents with back-to-school costs
Back to school costs continue to rise for parents and over a quarter (27%) of Irish parents are getting into debt to cover the costs of back to school. The average debt for parents to cover the costs of back to school has increased by €40 from €357 last year to €397 this year. The findings were revealed in a ... Read More
Arrears Support
ARREARS SUPPORT If you've fallen into arrears on your loan, mortgage or business/agri loan repayments, or are worried you might, we are here to help. At First Choice Credit Union, we’re all about our members and our staff are fully trained to help you through this process. We will deal with your request in confidence and to the best of ... Read More
Credit Control
CREDIT CONTROL Unfortunately, when you miss a loan repayment, your account falls into arrears i.e. you have fallen behind on your loan repayments. If it remains in arrears our Credit Control Officer will contact you via phone, email or letter. If you find yourself in financial difficulty and unable to meet your credit union loan repayments, please contact our credit ... Read More