Membership

Because Flexibility Matters

As all decisions are taken locally, we have the flexibility to deliver an unrivalled, personalised member service.

Become a Member

We are a financial co-operative that provides savings and loan facilities for the benefit of our members. As a co-operative, we are owned and controlled by our members, each of whom has one vote (once aged 16 or over) – regardless of how much or how little they have saved.

Each credit union serves members drawn from particular area or group – this is known as a common bond. For many credit unions that common bond is the area they live in. For others the common bond might be the occupation members work in, the employer they work for or, perhaps, members are drawn from a society or association. This common bond is what enables members to know and trust one another.

Why Join?

Members of our credit union enjoy many benefits, including:

  • No fees – Convenience – Community Benefits
  • We have no hidden administration or transaction fees
  • Local office for face to face meetings
  • We are a not-for-profit democratic financial cooperative owned by our members. Every member over 16 has a vote at the credit union AGM.
  • Any surplus income is used to develop new and existing services or it is distributed among members in the form of dividends to savers or interest rebates to borrowers.
  • Loans and savings are insured at no direct cost to an eligible member. Loans are insured by the credit union’s own policy at no direct cost to members. This is designed to pay off a loan in the event of a borrower’s death – subject to terms, conditions and eligibility criteria.
  • We offer flexibility regarding loan repayments – a loan can be paid back earlier without any penalties or it can be restructured if there is a change in a borrower’s circumstances.
  • We are committed to our local community and provide support to local youth initiatives, charities, sporting clubs and cultural events.
  • “Nomination” of accounts. This is a unique facility for credit union members. We have a nomination facility whereby members over 16 years of age can nominate who is to receive the property of their accounts with the credit union upon death. Having a nomination means that your property left in the credit union (up to a certain maximum figure) will not have to pass through the sometimes timely probate or intestacy process.

How do I Join

Joining is Easy! To be eligible for membership of Goresbridge Credit Union you must be living or working within our common bond area.

To open an account you’ll need the following:

Evidence of Identification

  • A current, valid Passport or,
  • A current, valid Drivers’ Licence

Evidence of Address

  • A Utility Bill or
  • A Local Authority Document or
  • An Official Document for a Government Body or
  • A Bank/Building Society Statement dated within the last three months

Evidence of PPS Number

You may also be asked for evidence of your PPS number. For example a document from the Department of Social Protection of the Revenue Commissioners.

If you wish to Become a Member, please fill in the Online Membership Application Form and click submit when you have finished.

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