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Scholarship Awards 2010
August 2010
Heading to college in 2010? Do you want to be in with a chance to win a €4,500 third-level scholarship?
Bishopstown Credit Union is delighted to announce that 2010 will see €9,000 worth of third-level scholarships presented to members. Two l;ucky members of Bishopstown Credit Union will win scholarships worth €4,500 each.
Members commencing their third-level education this year should fill out the application form and drop it to any of the 3 branches - Wilton Road, Curraheen Road and Wilton Shopping Centre.
Please make sure you include proof of the course you are undertaking to ensure you are entered into the draw. The closing date for applications is September 30th and the draw will take place in October. This draw is open to those members who are entering third-level for the first time in 2010.
Click the money below for an application form for our third-level scholarship.
Social Networking and us
July 2010
Social Networking and Bishopstown Credit Union
Bishopstown Credit Union is delighted to offically launch their Facebook and Twitter presence. Members and non-members alike can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
http://twitter.com/BishopstownCU
Simply click on the link or icon above and keep in touch with Bishopstown Credit Union on Twitter.
Moving with the times is essential for Bishopstown Credit Union. Our members demand more innovation and this step follows the success of our innovative debit card. Communication with our members is essential and we endeavour to have as many points of contact as possible. Our social networking presence on Twitter and Facebook makes communication with our members easier. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome any suggestions on how to make it better for you - our members. Simply email feedback@bishopstowncu.ie with any ideas or suggestions.
PrePaid MasterCard available here
Try it and see. It's free!
Bishopstown Credit Union remains the only credit union in Ireland to offer its members the PrePaid MasterCard DEBIT card.
Bishopstown Credit Union's PrePaid MasterCard is available in each of our branches:
- Wilton Road
- Wilton Shopping Centre
- Curraheen Road.
Download PrePaid MasterCard DEBIT Card brochure (2014kb)
Please check out our FAQs for the DEBIT card.
If you have any further queries in relation to the PrePaid MasterCard DEBIT card, please contact us on 021 4800010, email iwantadebitcard@bishopstowncu.ie or call in to see us in Wilton Road, Wilton Shopping Centre or Curraheen Road.
Heading to College in 2010?
July 2010
Heading to college in 2010?
3 Useful tips for those heading to College in 2010
- Get a Bishopstown Credit Union debit card. Each time it is used, you receive a text alert so you always know how much money you have left in your account.
- Save a little. Put a little by every week and who knows it could pay for your J1 next year.
- Apply for the scholarship! €9,000 is up for grabs. Details to come shortly. Check our website regularly for updates.
In the mean-time, good luck with your Leaving Certificate.
Personal Finance Made Easy
February 1st, 2010
Personal Finance Made Easy is the apt title for the new series of brochures launched by Bishopstown Credit Union. Coinciding with the first day of spring, this series marks a new beginning for members who wish to get a better understanding of their finances. The brochures cover a range of areas from ‘Junior Savers’ to ‘Managing your Money’ to ‘Accessing your account online’. Published without the financial jargon, this series was introduced to save members time by making personal finance topics more easily understood.
Speaking at the announcement of the series, Bishopstown Credit Union’s Sinead Dunne stated: “This straightforward series of brochures covers a number of topics. It will enable members to access concise information in relation to the topics that are of interest to them such as accessing their accounts via our website – www.bishopstowncu.ie. We endeavour to satisfy the needs of our members and thus far, we have introduced a LINK account and debit card so that members can use Bishopstown Credit Union for all their day-to-day personal finance needs, regardless of location.”
This announcement continues the fresh approach Bishopstown Credit Union has taken towards everyday personal finance following the launch of Ireland’s first worldwide debit card. Bishopstown Credit Union is encouraging members to spring into action and to become aware of their finances. This series will certainly help members cut through the jargon and make following their personal finances easy.
To view these brochures online please click here and select from the Personal Finance Made Easy menu.
Goodbye to Ryanair Booking Fees
January 2010
Goodbye to Ryanair booking fees with Bishopstown Credit Union's DEBIT card
Bishopstown Credit Union is delighted to announce that their DEBIT card can be used to book flights on www.ryanair.com without incurring a booking fee. This saves our members €5 per person per flight. This is a substantial saving for our members, many of whom have already availed of the agreement which Ryanair and MasterCard have recently entered into.
To avail of this you must book the flight with your Bishopstown Credit Union DEBIT card. Proceed as normal with your booking and select Pre-paid MasterCard as the payment option from the drop-down menu. Say goodbye to booking fees and say hello to a new way of saving money with Bishopstown Credit Union. Sign up today and fly away tomorrow, for less!
Please note: People who live, work or study in the Bishopstown area are entitled to join Bishopstown Credit Union and apply for a DEBIT card. The catchment area of Bishopstown Credit Union ALSO includes:
- those working or studying in UCC or CIT
- those working in Boston Scientific and other organisations in the Model Farm Road Business Park
- those working in the University Technology Park in Curraheen
- those working in the Airport and nearby Airport Business Park
- those working in the Cork University Hospital and the Cork County Council
To see if you qualify to become a member of Bishopstown Credit Union, please email iwantadebitcard@bishopstowncu.ie and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.
For further information on the DEBIT card please click here.
Poster Competition 2009 - Winners
November 2009
The Poster Competition for 2009 has drawn to a close and the winners have been notified. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter. As always, the standard was very high. We have some very talented artists in our midst.
The winners are as follows:
7 years & under
1st place - Caoimhe Bickerdike - Gaelscoil Ui Riada, Baile an Easpaig
2nd place - Cian O'Donovan - Ballyheada National School
3rd place - Niamh Deasy - Ballyheada National School
8 - 10 years
1st place - David Delaney - Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Buachailli
2nd place - Caoimh Nolan - Gaelscoil Ui Riada, Baile an Easpaig
3rd place - Sean Dillon - Goggins Hill National School
11-13 years
1st place - Katherine Veekmann - St. Catherine's National School
2nd place - Zoe Conlon - Ballygarvan National School
3rd place - Martin O'Herlihy - Scoil and Spioraid Naoimh Buachailli
Merit - Diarmuid Dunne - Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Buchailli
A number of the posters will be on display in the branches until the new Year.
Well done to all who entered and remember you can enter again next year.
AGM date announced
Bishopstown Credit Union's AGM will be held on December 3rd next at 7.30 p.m.
The AGM will be held in the SMA Hall, Wilton.
All members welcome.
€1000 giveaway
October 2009
Receive your salary directly into your Bishopstown Credit Union account and you could walk away with €1000 *
We all love pay day but you could love it a whole lot more - €1,000 worth.
Simply have your salary paid directly into your Bishopstown Credit Union account and you could walk away with €1000.
The lucky winner will be announced shortly so hurry and get your name included in this draw!
Simply, complete the salary form which you can download here Download Salary Form (76.7kb) and return to your employer and you are in to win. It is as simple as that.
Scholarship Application CLOSED
October 2009
Our Scholarship Awards Application process has closed for 2009. Many thanks to all that submitted their applications. We received a freat response.
We will be in contact with all the entrants in the coming days to notify them of the awards ceremony.
Congratulations to all of you who have successfully secured a place on your chosen course and we wish you the very best of luck in the scholarship draw and your chosen career.
Remember, Bishopstown Credit Union is here to help you as you progress through college. Bishopstown Credit Union’s DEBIT card is a useful budgeting tool for college life. You can use it online and there are no bills involved! It’s the card that PAYS you to use it. Check out the WISER choice by clicking on the DEBIT card below.
Bishopstown Senior Social Centre
Sponsorship from Bishopstown Credit Union has enabled the local Senior Citizens remain active and go on trips and excursions. This sponsorship funds the Bishopstown Senior Social Centre bus for the senior members of the community. This is a great organisation that serves the community in a positive light. Sinead Dunne, Business Development Officer, Bishopstown Credit Union, remarked on the fantastic facility, “The Senior Citizens of the Bishopstown area have a wonderful facility on their doorstep and Bishopstown Credit Union are delighted to assist the centre in maintaining and improving the services on offer.”
Reaching new heights with Bishopstown Credit Union’s DEBIT card
Bishopstown Credit Union is delighted to help two local basketball players fulfil their dreams of playing for their country in the
Bishopstown Credit Union would like to wish the team and in particular Barry and Paul, the very best of luck on their stateside visit as they reach new heights with basketball and Bishopstown Credit Union’s DEBIT card.
Holiday heaven for Noel Murphy
May 2009
Bishopstown Credit Union member, Noel Murphy was the lucky winner of the €300 voucher from J. Barter Travel Group. Noel could not believe his luck when he discovered he was the winner of the recent holiday promotion held in Bishopstown Credit Union.
Speaking at the presentation of the voucher, Bishopstown Credit Union’s John Barry and Deirdre Garvey of J.Barter Travel Group congratulated Noel and wished him a most enjoyable trip.
Bishopstown Credit Union is the largest community based credit union in Cork. With over 24,000 members and 40 years experience it is a landmark in the community as is the J.Barter Travel Group. With almost 150 years of experience in the travel industry, the J.Barter Travel Group is the place to go for all your holiday needs. Combine the recently launched Bishopstown Credit Union DEBIT card and a J.Barter Travel Group holiday and you are in for a great experience. Accepted in over 26 million locations worldwide, Bishopstown Credit Union’s DEBIT card is your ideal travelling companion.
Bishopstown Credit Union leads the way for Irish Financial Institutions
Bishopstown Credit Union, one of the largest community based credit unions in Ireland, recently signed a landmark deal with the world renowned leader in Marketing, Debit, Loyalty and Customer Relationship Management Solutions. The partnership with DCR Strategies-TruCash is for the provision of a MasterCard Debit Card with loyalty points on purchases – the first of its kind in Europe.
The TruCash solution makes it possible for Bishopstown Credit Union’s 24,000 members to transact business worldwide as the card is accepted at over 26 million locations across the globe. Bishopstown Credit Union’s Debit Card will allow its members to access their cash 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, they will now be able to go on-line to manage their account and see their transaction history at a glance. This system offers a revolutionary and complete service ensuring that there are no more delayed purchase records as all account activity is conducted in real time. Furthermore, members can look forward to a rewards scheme whereby loyalty points are credited each time the card is used. These points can be redeemed for cash. Security is paramount in the Financial Services industry and this Debit Card possesses the ultimate security features with a text message being sent to your mobile every time you use it, therefore reducing the risk of fraud.
Customers are demanding more of their financial institutions and Bishopstown Credit Union prides itself on a very proactive approach to Financial Services and understands that the needs of its members are changing.
Speaking at the National Payments Conference, Pat McLoughlin, Chief Executive of IPSO (Irish Payments Services Organisation), recently predicted that cheques will become obsolete in the coming years, “A deadline to eliminate cheques from Irish society is vital and we believe that cheques should be obsolete by 2016.” He continued to say that we all need to take steps towards this by putting the necessary structures in place to adopt electronic forms of payment. Bishopstown Credit Union is at the forefront of Irish Financial Services in offering their innovative Debit Card.
“As a technology, this system surpasses any system currently available and therefore marks a very exciting time for Bishopstown Credit Union”, remarked Bishopstown Credit Union’s CEO, Ray Kenny. “Our members will be the first in Europe to be offered this unique method of accessing their cash while earning valuable loyalty points. We pride ourselves in the fact that we provide high quality innovative products and excellent service based on mutual trust and integrity while at the same time meeting the needs of our growing membership.”
Earlier this year, the Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) short listed Bishopstown Credit Union for a National Quality and Excellence Award in the Financial & Insurance Services Category. This nomination combined with the ground-breaking Debit Card, which launches in September, highlights the innovative thinking and customer focus that is required in the Financial Services sector at present.
Bishopstown Credit Union’s innovation honoured by the Lord Mayor of Cork
Bishopstown Credit Union was honoured with a reception held by the Rt. Honourable the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Brian Bermingham on May 6th last in the City Hall. Honouring Bishopstown Credit Union’s innovative and progressive The Lord Mayor made reference to the innovation meeting the needs of the people and that the Bishopstown Credit Union has made, to the benefit of its members.
The pinnacle of these innovations was the recent introduction of their revolutionary Debit Card and Link Account. This has been a landmark success for Bishopstown Credit Union and signifies a turning point for the institution. Bishopstown Credit Union members can use their Debit Cards on-line, in-store and at ATMs, anywhere the MasterCard brand is displayed. The Debit Card, which went live last year is the first of its kind in Europe. It places Bishopstown Credit Union in an enviable position in terms of financial services. Members can now transact on their accounts, in real-time, at over 26 million locations worldwide. Bishopstown Credit Union members can now perform all their day-to-day transactions using their Link Account and Bishopstown Credit Union’s new sort code, 991012.
Responding to the prestigious accolade, Frank Mullane, Chairman, Bishopstown Credit Union, stated, “We are delighted and honoured to accept this invitation from The Lord Mayor. This recognition comes at an exciting time for Bishopstown Credit Union. The introduction of the Debit Card and Link Account means Bishopstown Credit Union is now a one-stop shop for all your personal finance needs.”
Working in conjunction with two Canadian organisations - Strategic Information Technology Ltd. (SIT) and DCR Strategies-TruCash Bishopstown Credit Union introduced a MasterCard Debit Card with loyalty points on purchases – the first of its kind in Europe. Customers are demanding more of their financial institutions and Bishopstown Credit Union prides itself on a very proactive approach to Financial Services and understands that the needs of its members are changing. An innovative organisation, Bishopstown Credit Union continues to work in partnership with SIT, DCR, its staff and most importantly its members to provide first class financial innovations to its members.
Banish that Brolly with Bishopstown Credit Union
Pictured: Ciara Mansfield, Bishopstown Credit Union and Deirdre Garvey, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, J Barter Travel Group banish their brollies in favour of a holiday break.
Bishopstown Credit Union want to put a smile on your face. Members who receive a holiday loan before April 30th will be included in a draw for a €300 holiday voucher for J.Barter Travel Group.
The holiday season is almost upon us once again and people are booking their well-earned breaks in the fear that we will have another washout Irish summer. If you are thinking of jetting off to sandy beaches and sunny skies, make sure you contact Bishopstown Credit Union to see what they can do for you. Bishopstown Credit Union have everything you need for your holiday – holiday loans, foreign exchange and a debit card that can be used at over 26 million locations worldwide.
Whether it is a family holiday or a honeymoon, call to Bishopstown Credit Union for details and see how they can help you banish that brolly. Call Bishopstown Credit Union’s dedicated Tele-loans line on 1850 924890 to arrange your holiday finance today. You could win a €300 voucher for your next holiday.
Bishopstown Credit Union is giving away €100 vouchers
From Left: Sharon Slattery, Marketing Executive, The Brehon; Sinead Dunne, Business Development Officer, Bishopstown Credit Union and Sean O’Driscoll, General Manager, The Brehon launching the Bishopstown Credit Union Debit Card Promotion.
Bishopstown Credit Union is offering new and existing members a €100 voucher for The Brehon, Killarney. To receive this voucher, simply call into any Bishopstown branch and ask for your new Bishopstown Credit Union debit card and they will take it from there.
The new debit card is the first of its kind in Europe and will revolutionise the way people conduct their personal finances. Promoted as the WISER choice for personal finance this card offers worldwide usage, instant text alerts, security features, electronic capabilities and a rewards system. This card can be used in over 26 million locations worldwide including on-line, in-store and at the ATM. When members use the card they earn points which can later be redeemed for cash. This card pays you to use it. It has all the functionality of a credit card without the hassle of a monthly bill.
If you want to join Bishopstown Credit Union simply call into any Bishopstown Credit Union branch or call 021 4800010 for details and you could find yourself enjoying a relaxing break in The Brehon, Killarney.
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