Other Services

E Cheques

Your electronic chequebook

Today more and more Members are moving towards making secure payments in the least possible time and with the least possible paperwork

E-Cheques conveniently allow members to transfer funds to your nominated bank

E-Cheques are processed within 2 working days

E-Cheques are a tremendous time saver (no queuing at the bank)

E-Cheques are a Safe Simple and Convenient method of transferring money

To transfer funds via E Cheque members must have

  • Bank Sort Code Number
  • Bank Account number

Foreign Exchange Service

B.C.U. offers you a comprehensive and convenient foreign exchange service. Now you can purchase all major foreign currencies from us in advance of your holiday.

We will also buy back any foreign bank notes or travellers cheques on your return.

We can offer you:

  • Purchase and sales of foreign currency notes
  • Competitive rates
  • Longer opening hours
  • Professional and friendly service
  • Electronic Funds Transfer

Passing Of a Members Interest

A facility offer by B.C.U. to members is that of  “Nomination”.

As a member you can nominate a person or (persons) to become entitled on your death to any property that you may have in B.C.U. The maximum that a member may nominate is €23,000. You may change your nomination at any time. It is important to note that a marriage will revoke any nomination made prior to the marriage. This Facility is provided by B.C.U. free of charge. It is a Service that Members over 18 should avail of.

Sammy Savings Stamps

B.C.U has also set up special savings schemes for children. The Sammy Stamp Savings Scheme is now available in participating schools, but it is not just confined to schools. Stamps can also be purchased over the counter in the Credit Union.

Payroll Deduction Scheme

This is a facility for all employees in the workforce. B.C.U in co-operation with your employer provides you with the opportunity to save or repay a loan without any inconvenience to you.

Your employer, with your consent deducts a specified sum from your Wages and sends it to the B.C.U. where it will be used to purchase shares or make a loan repayment.

Express Lodgement Service

The EPS allows members to purchase shares or make loan repayments without the inconvenience of having to queue. Simply fill in the express lodgement slip and together with cash place in the express lodgement box, where a member of staff will carry out the transaction for you.

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