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We are looking for a number of enthusiastic and energetic individuals to become volunteer Directors, Board Oversight Committee Members or Committees Members of our credit union. These leadership roles are great opportunities for people looking to give back to their community and improve themselves through education, training and development in…

We here at Ballincollig Credit Union are absolutely thrilled & delighted to announce that we have been chosen as ''CREDIT UNION OF THE YEAR 2018'' at the Cork Business Awards 2018 held in the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs on Saturday 3rd November. Special Thanks to the Board of Directors, BOC,…

We sent our recent Competition Winners off to Turners Cross to see Cork City in action and meet our new Brand Ambassador - Mark McNulty!!!!

BCU CALENDAR 2019 Have you any photo's of Ballincollig or the surrounding areas that you wouldn't mind sharing? We will be putting together our 2019 calendar shortly and would love you to send on any photo's you might have. You can send them along with your details to bcucalendar@bcu.ie or…

INTRODUCING BCU'S NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR Fresh from Saving a Robbie Keane Penalty for the Man Utd Legends at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, we here at Ballincollig Credit Union are thrilled to announce Ballincollig native & Cork City F.C.s No 1 - MARK McNULTY as our new BRAND AMBASSADOR!!!  

Ballincollig Credit Union is inviting anybody with an interest in ART to enter the Credit Union ART competition. Entry forms are available from the credit union office & will be sent to schools in our common bond shortly. Closing date for entry to BCU is Wednesday, 24th October 2018.

At Ballincollig Credit Union we have proudly served our community for over 40 years. During this time, we have sponsored or supported many organisations in the local area. We strive to be at the heart of our community and make a positive contribution locally.  We support many local groups and…

Ballincollig Credit Union are delighted to announce that we are extending our NEW MOTOR LOAN RATE of 6.5% to our Members for the remainder of 2018. Terms & Conditions Apply • The minimum value of the car loan must be €4,000, maximum €40,000. •The loan must be for purchase of…

The ILCU's new research into 2018 Back to School costs shows that more than two-thirds of parents see this spend as a financial burden. Remember, BCU are responsible lenders who are always here to assist parents at Back to School time #cudifference #backtoschool Loan Calculator

GDPR is The General Data Protection Regulation and it will come into force on the 25th May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. From time to time Ballincollig Credit Union would like to notify you of products, services, competitions and/or promotional offers you…

INTRODUCING CUINSURED Ballincollig Credit Union has recently launched an exciting, innovative new service exclusively for our Members. We have partnered with a specialist Provider, CU Insured Ltd, to provide you with the opportunity of saving money on existing Life Insurance, Serious Illness, Income Protection and Pension policies you might be…

BALLINCOLLIG OVER 60s TALENT COMPETITION Ballincollig Credit Union were delighted to sponsor the Ballincollig Heat of the Over 60s Talent Competition which took place on Friday, 13th of April last in Westgate Foundation. Pictured are John Jeffers, Chairman of Ballincollig Credit Union presenting the winner Jimmy Healy with his prize,…

Please note that Sponsorship Requests are reviewed on a Quarterly basis. The next deadline for Sponsorship requests to be reviewed is 1st July 2018 with a decision made by first week of July. You can download our Sponsorship form for HERE For more information contact us at admin@bcu.ie 021-4872305    

BALLINCOLLIG VICTORIOUS IN CHAPTER QUIZ Today has been a great day for Ballincollig Credit Union at the Cork Chapter 11 School Quiz at the Rochestown Park Hotel. Gaelscoil Uí Riordáin were winners of the Senior Competition and Scoil Eoin were runners-up in the Junior Competition!!!! Both schools are now off…

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ongoing adverse weather we are experiencing, Ballincollig Credit Union will remain CLOSED on Saturday 3rd March. The safety of our members & staff are our priority so we thank you for your understanding, Stay Safe everyone, The Team at BCU

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE Due to the recent issuing of a STATUS RED Weather Warning, Ballincollig Credit Union will remain CLOSED on Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd March, We will update you all on the decision to open on Saturday in due course

  Ballincollig Credit Union is holding its A.G.M. for the financial year 2017 on Wednesday 28th February 2018 at The Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig at 7.30PM All BCU members are welcome. Please bring your credit union book on the night as means of identification in order to gain entrance,

Benefits of Becoming a Director Gain skills and expertise at a senior level relating to the provision of financial services Gain valuable boardroom experience which enhances career development Have access to supported further education opportunities Have the opportunity to share business experiences, leadership skills and management capabilities in a team…

We here in BCU have been advised that a bogus email, purporting to be from the Credit Union, is in circulation. The email, with a subject of ‘Change of Password immediately required’, asks recipients to click on a link to update their network credentials. Please note this is a phishing…

On Friday 15th December 2017, BCU launched our 2018 Calendar in the Credit Union Office in Harrington Street. All photographers that contributed to our calendar were invited to attended & special thanks to each & every one of them (Dan O'Riordan, Patricia Crowley, Lisa Collins, Sheree Borge, Orla Willis, Michelle…

Ballincollig Credit Union are delighted to announce that we are extending our NEW MOTOR LOAN RATE of 6.5% to our Members FOR 2018. Terms & Conditions Apply • The minimum value of the car loan must be €4,000, maximum €40,000. •The loan must be for purchase of a car, motorbike,…

  On Behalf Of all at Ballincollig Credit Union, we would like to wish our members, volunteers & their families a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 2018

Ballincollig Credit Union Launches Fingerprint Account Access Our partnership with Wellington IT means our members get access to cutting-edge smartphone technology Ballincollig Credit Union members can now access their accounts on the go using the fingerprint reader on their smartphone or tablet. This service uses a combination of QR-code and…

From the 1st of January 2018, the name BCU or Ballincollig Credit Union will no longer show on members bank statement as the originator of any payments. Instead, the member's bank statement will display the name of the member's account in Ballincollig Credit Union. This new change is stipulated by SR…

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: BCU will be closed on Monday 16th October 2017 to facilitate the UPGRADING of our Banking I.T. System. Our Online Facility cuOnline & our App cuAnywhere will be unavailable from 2pm on Saturday 14th October to Tuesday 17th October, Apologies for any inconvenience - BCU will have…

Ballincollig Credit Union is inviting anybody with an interest in ART to enter the Credit Union ART competition. Entry forms are available from the credit union office & will be sent to schools in our common bond shortly. Closing date for entry to BCU is Friday, 20th October 2017.

Have you any photo's of Ballincollig or the surrounding areas that you wouldn't mind sharing? We will be putting together our 2018 calendar shortly and would love you to send on any photo's you might have. You can send them along with your details to marketingofficer@bcu.ie or give us a…

  ***ATTENTION BCU MEMBERS*** Ballincollig Credit Union has been made aware of a potential phishing scam that is targeting members of Credit Unions Members who have been targeted will receive the scam email from the email address creditunion@online.ie or one similar to this. The scam email will inform the member…

LAUNCH OF ''GAME OF LOANS'' BCU is delighted to announce the launch of our new Loan Campaign ''GAME OF LOANS'' To celebrate the launch we are holding a family fun day in conjunction with The Reel Picture Cinema in Ballincollig (Celebrating 20 Years) on Saturday 15th July in the Time…

We have 2 tickets to see NATHAN CARTER Live at the Marquee on Saturday 8th July.  Just LIKE & SHARE our page and SHARE & LIKE this post on our Facebook Page to be in with a chance to win. T&Cs apply.

              LAUNCH OF ''GAME OF LOANS'' BCU is delighted to announce the launch of our new Loan Campaign ''GAME OF LOANS'' To celebrate the launch we are holding a family fun day in conjunction with The Reel Picture Cinema in Ballincollig (Celebrating 20 Years)…

Notice to Members who have Outstanding Loans and Loan Applicants re Central Credit Register The Central Bank of Ireland is setting up a Central Credit Register under the Credit Reporting Act 2013. The Central Credit Register is a national database that will, on request, provide: a borrower with an individual credit…

We have 2 tickets to see THE CORONAS Live at the Marquee on Friday 30th June.  Just LIKE & SHARE our page and SHARE & LIKE this post on our Facebook Page to be in with a chance to win. T&Cs apply. Winners announced Thursday 22nd June

AGM 2016 Notification Ballincollig Credit Union will be holding its A.G.M on Wednesday, 14th June 2017 at 7.30 p.m. in the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig. All BCU members are welcome. Please bring your credit union book on the night as means of identification in order to gain entrance. The 2016…

We have 2 tickets to see AL PORTER Live at the Marquee on Friday 16th June.  Just like our page and share & like this post on our Facebook Page to be in with a chance to win. T&Cs apply. Winners announced Thursday 8th June  

HOLIDAY LOANS AT BCU Going On Holiday? Members who apply for a Holiday Loan in May, June & July* will be entered into a draw each month for a €100 Lee Travel Holiday Voucher. *Draw takes place at the end of each month

Please see Easter Hours below for BCU Happy Easter from all at Ballincollig Credit Union

OPENING HOURS CHANGE Members please note that with effect from 1st May 2017, our Friday hours will change. We will be open on Fridays from 9.30am - 5.30pm.

  We had a fantastic morning last Monday 30th January at the Oriel House Hotel for the 2017 Credit Union Schools Quiz.  We had a great attendance of pupils from Schools, Scoil Mhuire Farran Scoil Barra Gaelscoil Ui Riordain Scoil Mhuire Ballincollig Kilbonane N.S. Scoil Eoin & Ovens National School…

HAVE YOU TIME TO GIVE TO YOUR CREDIT UNION??? BCU will be holding a VOLUNTEER INFORMATION EVENING on Monday 23rd January 2017 @ 7.30pm at Credit Union House, Harrington Street. Anybody interested in volunteering a few hours a week to BCU are invited to attend.

Ballincollig Credit Union are delighted to announce that we are offering our NEW CAR LOAN RATE of 6.5% to our Members. Terms & Conditions Apply • The minimum value of the car loan must be €4,000, maximum €40,000. •The loan must be for purchase of a car, motorbike, van or…

BCU are delighted to announce that all our members may avail of a FREE will making service with BCU's Solicitors O'Donnell Breen -Walsh O'Donoghue Solicitors (Please Ask a member of Staff for more details)

COMING SOON From January 1st 2017 we will be offering our NEW CAR LOAN RATE of 6.5% to our Members. Terms & Conditions Apply • The minimum value of the car loan must be €4,000, maximum €40,000. •The loan must be for purchase of a car, motorbike, van or repayment…

On Thursday last, 1st of December, we launched our 2017 Calendar in the Credit Union Office in Harrington Street. All photographers that contributed to our calendar attended & special thanks to each & everyone of them (Dan O'Riordan, Helen Walsh, Patricia Crowley, Ted O'Sullivan, AnnMarie Cosgrove & Roger O'Sullivan) The…

CREDIT UNION ART COMPETITION 2016 This morning we had the great pleasure of welcoming to Harrington St, the prize winners of our recent Credit Union Art Competition. We had pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Our Lady of Good Council, Gaelscoil Ui Riordan & Ovens N.S. here in the Credit Union to…

BCU will be holding an VOLUNTEER INFORMATION EVENING on Wednesday 7th December 2016 @ 7.30pm at Credit Union House, Harrington Street. Anybody interested in volunteering a few hours a week to BCU are invited to attend.    

Ballincollig Credit Union are pleased to present....... NO TRICKS LOANS We have had ''No Cowboy Behaviour'', now we have loans with NO TRICKS!!!!! Just Speedy Loan Decisions!!! • No Fees, Charges or Penalties • FREE Loan Insurance • Quick & Efficient Loan Application Process • The Possibility of a RETURN on Loan…

CREDIT UNION WEEK 2016 OVER 60s CABARET & DANCE The Over 60's Cabaret & Dance will take place on Wednesday 19th October at 8pm in the Rochestown Park Hotel. If interested, please pass your name to a member of staff. If demand exceeds the number of tickets available, a draw…

  Have you any photo's of Ballincollig or the surrounding areas that you wouldn't mind sharing? We will be putting together our 2017 calendar shortly and would love you to send on any photo's you might have. You can send them along with your details to marketingofficer@bcu.ie or give us…

  MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE - EARLIER CLOSING 30TH SEPT 16 We will be closing at 5PM on FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER to facilitate the Financial Year End I.T. Systems Update. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

  INFORMATION EVENING Balincollig Credit Union will be holding an Information Evening on Wednesday 14th September 2016 at 7.30pm at The Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig. The Information Evening will be on Credit Union Restructuring/Mergers. To download the INFORMATION LEAFLET Click Here: Information Booklet Leaflet 2016

AGM 2015 Notification Ballincollig Credit Union will be holding its A.G.M on Wednesday, 29th June 2016 at 8 p.m. in the GAA Pavillion, Ballincollig. All BCU members are welcome. Please bring your credit union book on the night as means of identification in order to gain entrance. The 2015 Annual…

OLLY MURS & NATHAN CARTER - LIVE AT THE MARQUEE We have 2 tickets to see Nathan Carter & 2 tickets to see Olly Murs Live at the Marquee on Friday 1st July & Thursday 8th July respectively. Just like our Facebook Page and share & like each post to be in…

We were honoured to have the Ballincollig AFC Youths call to BCU this morning with their cup after winning the All Ireland Cup Final which took place at the weekend, huge congrats again lads...

BCU were delighted to be sponsors of Westgate Foundation's Over 60's Talent Show that took place in March. A great night was had by all, here's a few pictures from the night. (Pictures: Tom Doherty)

BCU are delighted to sponsor the Mid Cork Junior Hurling Championship this year. Best of luck to all taking part, pictured is a representative from the competing clubs along with Simon Foley from Ballincollig Credit Union.

Starting or returning to college is an exciting time in any person’s life, and often marks the beginning of your financial independence. Part of the fun of being a student is learning how to make ends meet – no matter how limited the means may be. For most people, the…

We are delighted to announce that the Switch & First Time Borrower's loan has been extended. This cut rate loan is open to all current members who have not borrowed in the last 13 months from us, and to all others who are not yet members of BCU but would…

The Credit Union School Quiz took place on Saturday in BCS and a great day was had by all. Thanks to all the schools that participated and well done to the Winners, Ovens National School and Scoil Mhuire who will go forward to represent BCU at Stage 2 Chapter Level…

BCU are very proud to be the sponsors of the U16 Ballincollig Rugby Club Team and we would like to wish them the very best of luck for the future. Pictured here (L-R): Mike Costello, Karen O Shea, Liam Fahey, Ciaran Bohane, Tiernan Quinn, Niamh Buckley and Martin Burke.

Please Note: All Sponsorship Request Forms must now be submitted before 31st March 2016, any requests after this will not be accepted. To download a Sponsorship Request Form just click here. For Guidelines and Terms & Conditions click here.

BCU are delighted to announce the introduction of the Visual Savings Card. The VS Card will replace the €2 Savings Stamps machine and the Savings Stamps will no longer be available from Monday 7th December. About the VS Card: Unlike saving stamps, if your card is lost, your money is…

Congratulations to all the students who took part in this years Art Competition, the standard this year was exceptional, some of the 4th year stundents from BCS were on hand to help out and here's a few photo's of the Presentation morning that took place where a great day was…