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
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
Buying a car from the UK? Talk to us at First Choice Credit Union
Second-hand, imported cars from the UK continue to rise in popularity with the Irish consumer. In fact, the latest Consumer Market Monitor (CMM)* reports that second-hand cars imported from the UK will overtake the number of new cars sold in Ireland for the first time ever this year. In 2007, imported second-hand sales were at just over 59,000. In the ... Read More
Upgrade your home with First Choice Credit Union
Take advantage of SEAI grant funding towards the cost of energy upgrades We all want to feel that little bit cosier in our homes and enjoy the comfort that home brings. With energy efficiencies and sustainable energy a hot topic in national news, now is the ideal time to take advantage of the wide variety of grants available to homeowners ... Read More
Did someone say holidays?
Irish holidaymakers are likely to be more price-conscious than ever in 2019 with the economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit. The annual holiday will however continue to remain a staple event for Irish households this year, despite cost being a significant factor. The travel experts at Lonely Planet for example do not forecast any drop in consumers holidaying this year. They are ... Read More
Study finds credit unions are most respected provider of financial services
First Choice Credit Union, and its sister credit unions around Ireland, have been named the highest regarded organisations providing financial services in Ireland. Credit unions topped the financial services category in the Ireland RepTrak® 2019 study. With a score of 80.3, they were far ahead of the average score of 59.0 in the sector. Credit unions were also ranked … Read More
First Choice Credit Union Launches Rockin’ Youth Financial Education Initiative
GR8 SAVERS WEEK RUNS FROM 7th – 12th MAY 2019 First Choice Credit Union is encouraging children throughout our common bond (Achill, Balla, Ballyhaunis and Castlebar) to get rocking with their savings this May! The credit union launches its ‘GR8 Savers’ financial education initiative this week (May 7th to 12th) and anyone who joins as a junior member will receive … Read More
Struggling with credit card interest? Talk to First Choice Credit Union
More than half of adults in Ireland own a credit card. A substantial six in ten however don’t know what interest rate they pay. This is despite the fact that most credit card owners use their plastic very frequently. The majority of adults tend to use their cards every month for ad hoc spending, rather than for one-off purchases throughout ... Read More