First Choice Credit Union launch two new products to celebrate ICU Day® First Choice Credit Union joins more than 89,000 credit unions around the world to celebrate International Credit Union Day® (ICU Day®) on 17th October. The 71st ICU Day® is an important celebration not just for the global movement, but also for Irish credit unions. In Ireland, credit unions … Read More
Credit Unions Win Best Customer Experience Award for Record-Breaking Fifth Consecutive Year
Credit unions have earned the number one spot for the best customer experience in Ireland for the fifth consecutive year. First Choice Credit Union shares the award with 250 credit unions in the Republic of Ireland. The achievement is a world first, with no other organisation across the globe claiming the top spot for five years running. The annual survey, … Read More
Mortgage Arrears
Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process We at First Choice Credit Union Ltd. understand that meeting mortgage repayments can be challenging. If you have missed a mortgage repayment or fear that you may miss a repayment in the near future, please contact a member of our Arrears Support Unit (094 9022969). We will work with you to try to identify a way ... Read More
Credit Union Art Competition 2019 Theme…“Walk of Life”
Download Now – Art Competition 2019 Entry Form Calling artists young and old, you are all invited to submit entries to this years Credit Union Art Competition which has been launched by the First Choice Credit Union. The Credit Union Art Competition continues to be one of the most successful annual promotions undertaken by the Credit Union movement. The Credit … Read More
Do you really know how your Credit Card Works?
Research has revealed that although more than half of the population in Ireland owns a credit card, a whopping six in ten have no idea what interest rate they are paying. Even among those in the survey who said they do know what interest they were paying, the results proved differently. For example, a significant 20% who said they were ... Read More
What is Secure Customer Authentication & PSD2?
Date 29.08.2019 We are communicating with you to advise that we will be introducing some improvements to your Online Banking experience over the coming weeks. These changes are in preparation for compliance with European banking regulations – Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) – which come into force on September 14th 2019. These regulations bring additional safety and security to your … Read More
NEED FUNDS FOR COLLEGE? YOU CAN COUNT ON FIRST CHOICE CREDIT UNION
Third level education costs continue to take their toll on students in Ireland. New research shows that more than two thirds struggle financially while at college. Three quarters are working in order to cope with costs. A substantial 55% are skipping lectures in favour of paid work. This is understandable when students living outside of home are spending €1,047 per ... Read More
Volunteer
VOLUNTEER WITH FIRST CHOICE CREDIT UNION YOUR CREDIT UNION First Choice Credit Union – a financial cooperative with over €280m in Gross Assets – prides itself on offering quality financial services to members in Achill, Balla, Ballyhaunis, Castlebar, Kiltimagh & Swinford. First Choice Credit Union is committed to providing quality financial services to the community sphere, dedicated to serving our ... Read More
First Choice Credit Union here to help parents with back-to-school costs
The number of parents saying they are struggling with back-to-school costs is on the rise. A new national survey has found that more than three quarters of parents (78%) find the costs a financial struggle. This is a substantial 11% increase on last year. The findings were revealed in a new national survey by the Irish League of Credit Unions. … Read More
First Choice Credit Union joins Metamo – a joint venture between 16 of Ireland’s largest Credit Unions and Fexco
Metamo will deliver improved service and products to First Choice’s 30,000 members Metamo represents a €10 million investment between Fexco and 16 credit unions Credit unions joining Metamo represent over 480,000 members Metamo will support credit union sustainability and improve efficiency Research and development of new products and services for credit unions, supporting them in offering a wider range of … Read More