On Tuesday last (7th December 2021) at our 55th Annual General Meeting, First Choice Credit Union Ltd reported its 2021 year-end results, which remain steady despite the continued economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The credit union has provided almost €17m in loans to the local community over the past year and membership now stands at circa 34,500. First Choice Credit Union is … Read More
First Choice Credit Union 2021 AGM
All members of First Choice Credit Union are invited to join us for our 55th Annual General Meeting which takes place on 7th December, 2021. Out AGM will take place via Zoom this year, following our first ever successful virtual AGM last year. Members wishing to attend the Virtual AGM need to request an invitation to join and apply by … Read More
Credit Union Current Account wins Prestigious International Award
Irish Credit Unions, including First Choice Credit Union, operating under the currentaccount.ie brand have seen off stiff international competition to land the coveted New Credit Union Services Organisation (CUSO) of the Year award for 2021 at the NACUSO 2021 Network Conference held in Las Vegas. It is the first time that any CUSO outside of the U.S. has been recognised … Read More
First Choice Credit Union celebrates International Credit Union Day® 2021
On the 21st October 2021 First Choice Credit Union will be joining credit union 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 marks the 73rd anniversary of this international event. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the financial well-being of credit union members around … Read More
Essential System Maintenance 24.10.21
***ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE*** Members, due to essential system maintenance this coming Sunday, 24th October 2021, there may be intermittent outages for a short period of time to our Online Services, such as Online Banking, & ATM. Apologies for any inconvenience caused to members.
Magnificent 7!
Credit unions maintain top spot for Best Customer Experience for an unprecedented seventh year in a row. For an unprecedented seventh consecutive year, Credit unions have claimed the top position for the best customer experience in Ireland at the official CXi awards announced today. Credit unions are also the only brand to have maintained a constant presence in the Top … Read More
First Choice Credit Union: Be wary of Moneylenders & Credit Card debt this Christmas
Irish consumers traditionally spend more in the months leading up to Christmas than in any other time of the year. The impact of Christmas spending can last for weeks or months after the festive season has ended. Many households rely on Credit Card debt for Christmas spending, and the most financially vulnerable may seek finance from moneylenders at this time … Read More
2021 Credit Union Art Competition
First Choice Credit Union is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2021 Credit Union Art Competition. DOWNLOAD ART COMPETITION ENTRY FORM Following the success of last year’s theme for the Credit Union Art Competition, we are once again asking entrants to tap into their imagination. This year’s theme “Imagine”, encourages people to explore their thoughts, hopes … Read More
FIRST CHOICE CREDIT UNION LAUNCHES JUNIOR SAVERS WEEK
Junior Savers Week runs from the 20th-26th September 2021 First Choice Credit Union is encouraging children throughout our common bond to start saving with their local credit union! The credit union launches its ‘Junior Savers Week’ next week (September 20th – 26th) to raise awareness on the importance of saving for the future. During the week, credit unions will be running a … Read More
Win an Apple Watch when you open a Student Current Account
Calling all students…win an Apple Watch when you open a Student Current Account. Sign up today for your chance to win. Closing October 31st 2021. With a First Choice Credit Union Current Account, students can avail of many features & benefits such as: Free day-to-day banking, Globally accepted Mastercard® Debit Card, Free contactless payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay & Fitbit ... Read More