We all know the merits of saving money, either for something specific or for that “rainy day”. But saving money with Enniscorthy Credit Union Limited means you also become a member of a highly successful co-operative. You are not just another customer – you are a member.
Many of our members take advantage of our Christmas Penny Bank Savings.
Some of the many benefits of saving with Enniscorthy Credit Union Limited:
Easy access to your money once it is not used as security against a loan
No hidden charges or fees on any transactions
Life savings insurance for eligible members (Terms & Conditions apply)
This is unique to Credit Unions, see below for more information
When you save with us you are also building a history which will be taken into account in the future should you wish to apply for a loan.
The money you save with us is used by the credit union to fund the loans it makes to members. By saving with us you are indirectly helping your neighbours and the community to develop.
When a member who is over 16 years of age opens a credit union account, he/she is entitled to nominate a person (or persons) to receive his/her property in the credit union on his/her death.
1. Are my savings secure?
Credit Unions in the Republic of Ireland are covered by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme which is administered by the Central Bank of Ireland. It covers deposits held with banks, building societies and credit unions.
In addition to this, the Savings Protection Scheme (SPS) owned and operated by the Irish League of Credit Unions is also available to proactively intervene to protect members’ savings by making available financial assistance to help any credit union which may experience difficulties.
Also, members’ savings are insured through Life Savings Insurance (subject to certain terms and conditions). For more details, visit the Insurance section.
2. What return will I get on my Credit Union savings?
Every share you hold with Enniscorthy Credit Union Limited for the year is eligible for a dividend when declared. A dividend is the return on your shares and it is paid by your credit union out of surplus.*
*Past performance is not a reliable guide to future returns. There is no guarantee that a share dividend will be paid in future years.
The amount of your dividend will depend on:
3. Can I have easy access to my savings?
You can withdraw your savings provided they are not pledged as security on a loan. However, you are encouraged to keep your savings intact, so that:
4. How do I avoid my account becoming dormant?
Under Credit Union Rule 22 (now amended to Rule 19) if your account becomes inactive for 3 years and we are unable to contact you within that period it may become a dormant account. It is in your own interest to keep it active by conducting regular transaction.
The account may be reactivated by conducting transactions and supporting it with photographic I.D. e.g. passport/drivers licence/birth certificate for children and confirmation of address (not more than 6 months old) e.g. utility bill/revenue documentation.
