Open an Account Online
We are delighted that you have chosen St. Canice’s Credit Union.
We want this process to be as seamless as possible so before you begin completing your online membership application, please review the following information to ensure you are ready to begin.
- Make sure you are within our common bond. Check St. Canice's Credit Unions' Common Bond
- Online applications are for individual applicants aged 16 years and over.
- If you are under 16 or wish to open a joint account you can do so in branch.
- Ensure you complete all sections of the application, as incomplete fields will delay in processing your application.
- Please note you can save your application and complete it any time within 14 days. Please ensure you take note of the reference number (e.g. Screenshot), as this will be required to add additional information and complete the application.
- Upload Documents: Missing documents will delay the processing of your application, please note the following steps to upload documents.
- New members can save up to a maximum of €100,000 in their St. Canice’s Credit Union Account.
Online Membership Application Process
Step 1: Verify your Identity
Upload a headshot photo of yourself facing the camera. Please name the file “Snapshot” before uploading. Upload your ID document e.g. valid Passport or Driving Licence. Please ensure that your signature is visible on the image uploaded.
Please note: Valid means document must be current and in date. Please name the file “Photo ID” before uploading.
Step 2: Proof Of Address
Upload your proof of address document e.g. recent utility bill, bank statement or government issued document. Please note the document must be addressed to you and be clearly dated within the last 6 months. Please name the file “Proof of Address” before uploading.
Please Note: we only require the top of the document where it shows the issuing body, your name and address and the date. Please remove or cover over any other information on the document before uploading.
Step 3: Proof of PPSN
Upload your proof of PPSN. Examples of documents accepted: P60, Payslip, Medical Card, Drug Payment Scheme Card, Letter from a government department.
Please Note: we only require the top of the document where it shows the issuing body, your name and address and your PPSN. Please remove or cover over any other information on the document before uploading.
You will receive a call from our membership team after completing your application to explain everything and to answer any questions you may have.
Once your membership is approved, you need to lodge €5 to your account within 7 days and maintain that minimum balance to retain your membership. This lodgement can be done online, by phone or in branch.
Online Banking
CU Online+ is a free and easy way to access your accounts when you are on the go, or from the comfort of your own home.
During your online membership application process, you will be asked to tick a box for Digital Services and prompted to create a password.
Then you can check your latest transactions and balances, view or print a statement, pay a bill online, transfer money between St. Canice’s Credit Union accounts, into your bank account or into the bank account of another.
