Savings

Whether you’re saving for something in the future or just for a ‘rainy day’, regular saving is a good idea. Regular saving with your credit union is an even better idea.

Saving with Sligo Credit Union

We encourage our members to save regularly with us

By lodgement directly at the counter with a member of staff

Using the quick lodgement facility in our front office

By setting up a Direct Debit from your bank account

By Salary deduction with one of the many employers offering this service

Enjoy a competitive loan rate on loans secured by your savings.

Savings Cap Information

  • A monthly savings limit of €5,000* is in place.
  • The overall savings limit is €35,000 for each member to have on deposit with the credit union.

Historical Savings Thresholds

DescriptionJuly 2020July 2022July 20231st August 2024
Overall Savings Limit per member€20,000€15,000€35,000€35,000
Monthly savings Limit*€3,000€3,000€0€5,000*
*This limit does not affect our Current Account users.

FAQs

A dividend is generally paid every year on our shares but is subject to the discretion of Sligo Credit Union at all times. The members vote at the AGM to decide the rate of dividend for the year. The member's decision is based on the surplus for the year and the recommendations of the Board of Directors.

  • No hidden or additional costs
  • No transaction fees
  • Access to your savings on demand
  • Life savings Insurance - subject to some limits and conditions
  • On line access to your account

Our limit on cash available at the counter is €1,500. We will happily transfer funds directly into your bank account for you. Any funds transferred before 12.00pm will generally arrive in your account the same day by close of business or to the receivers account. Bank holidays may lead to some variations on this.

We are happy to make cheques payable to your creditors for you at no additional cost. Please see depositguarantee.ie.

Take your loan to new heights with Sligo CU