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News - February 3, 2023 by Monika Romanowicz
Scam Text Messages, Be Vigilant

SCAM TEXT MESSAGES  Members, it has come to our attention that scammers are targeting credit union members across Ireland with a series of fake text messages asking people to update their account details by clicking on a link.  All credit unions are aware of the activity and are working with members, their regulatory partners and An...

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News - January 25, 2023 by Monika Romanowicz

Update Details Our Online Banking Service will be upgraded this Tuesday the 31st of January between 8 AM and 9 AM. There will be no downtime for members. SCA (Strong Customer Authentication)  Following this upgrade, you will be asked to verify your login attempt the next time you access your online banking with Blanchardstown & District Credit...

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News - January 20, 2023 by Monika Romanowicz
Monthly Lodgement Cap

Monthly Lodgement cap update As of 11 August 2023, we have removed the monthly share lodgement cap of €10,000 with immediate effect. With a maximum total savings per member of €50,000 now in place.    Does this affect you? If you have less than €50,000 held in shares (combined across all your accounts) you can increase...

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Loans - January 20, 2023 by Monika Romanowicz
Thinking of buying a new car this year?

Thinking of buying a new car in 2023? As a major purchase, we should take some time to think about all the car finance options available to us when we are buying a car. Let’s look at two options: PCP and Car Loan from the Credit Union.   PCP (Personal Contract Plan) Vs a Car...

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Loans - August 25, 2022 by Monika Romanowicz
Government Re-opens Electric Small Public Service Vehicle Grant Scheme 2022 (eSPSV22)

Government Re-opens Electric SPSV Grant Scheme 2022   The Department of Transport has reopened the Electric Vehicle grant for Taxi drivers from August 1st. Applications will be accepted up to 30 November 2022 for this scheme. To get the funding, vehicles must be licensed (passed the suitability inspection) by 31 December 2022. There will be...

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Loans - July 25, 2022 by Monika Romanowicz
The Many Roads to Further & Higher Education

The Many Roads to Further & Higher Education It has never been more exciting, diverse, and accessible for a person to take another step along their education journey.  It is also no longer an exclusively young person’s journey with more mature students deciding that the time is right for them to upskill, retrain or enter...

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Loans - June 30, 2022 by Monika Romanowicz
Thinking of buying a new car this year?

Thinking of buying a new car in 2022? As a major purchase, we should take some time to think about all the car finance options available to us when we are buying a car. Let’s look at two options: PCP and Car Loan from the Credit Union.     PCP (Personal Contract Plan) Vs a...

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