15 May 2024: Credit unions have been ranked as the most reputable organisation in Ireland, topping the Ireland RepTrak® 2024 study ranking for the second consecutive year. With an overall score of 84.2, credit unions were the only organisation to attain an excellent score this year, ranking first in four out of seven of the key drivers of reputation – … Read More
On Friday 10th May 2024, following the recent successful merger with Kiltimagh District Credit Union, First Choice Credit Union officially launched a new 24/7 ATM service at their Kiltimagh branch situated on Main Street. The on-street ATM will be accessible to all, 24/7, 365 days of the year. This is great news for the people of Kiltimagh, the wider community … Read More
SEPA Payment Processing: With Wednesday 1st May being a European target non-working day, any online transactions completed after 12.00pm on Tuesday 30th April won’t be processed until Thursday 2nd May so it may not reach the intended account until Friday 3rd May. Contact Us
The 10th April 2024 marked a momentous occasion for First Choice Credit Union Ltd and Kiltimagh District Credit Union Ltd with the completion of the Transfer of Engagements of Kiltimagh District Credit Union Ltd to First Choice Credit Union Ltd to become one entity. The transfer creates a Credit Union with over €260 million in assets and over 40,000 members, … Read More
Borrow up to €300,000 from 5.25% Securing finance to invest in your farm’s future can sometimes be a difficult affair but First Choice Credit Union is now making it easier for farmers to access finance with rates from 5.25%* (5.38% Typical APR). This specialist financing option offers farmers secured loans of up to €300,000 at 5.25% which can be repaid … Read More
📯***MEMBER NOTICE***📯 All First Choice Credit Union offices will be closed on Tuesday 9th April to facilitate the Transfer of Engagements of Kiltimagh District Credit Union to First Choice Credit Union. Additionally, our online services & Castlebar ATM will be out of service and inaccessible for a number of hours throughout the day. Apologies for any inconvenience caused to members. … Read More
With SEPA not operating across Europe on Good Friday & Easter Monday please see the following in relation to online banking processing of payments! Incoming SEPA Payments: Payments due into your account from other Banks on Friday March 29th and Monday April 1st may not be credited to your account until Tuesday April 2nd. Outgoing SEPA Payments: Outgoing payments from … Read More
First Choice Credit Union are delighted to launch a €100,000 Community Fund with clubs, groups and societies now being invited to apply. The fund is available to a wide range of groups involved in social, cultural, sporting, environmental, educational and charitable activities operating in First Choice Credit Union’s ‘common bond’ and who are engaged in activities that benefit the community. … Read More
Please be advised that on Sunday March 17th 2024, the European SEPA Schemes will undergo a mandatory update. Irish banks and Credit Unions who participate in the schemes may experience delays in SEPA payment processing (Euro payments across Ireland & the EU) over the weekend of March 15th to 17th. The advice for members therefore is to ‘pay early’. For … Read More