Why is saving with Le Cheile Credit Union better?
Whether you're saving for something in the future or just for a ’rainy day’, regular saving is a good idea. Regular saving with Le Cheile Credit Union is an even better idea.
At your credit union, you’re not just a customer, you’re a member of a successful financial co-operative. Each share you hold in Le Cheile Credit Union is equal to €1. Members enjoy equal rights to vote (one member, one vote) and participate in decisions affecting the credit union.
When we declare a dividend at the end of our financial year, each share you hold for that year is eligible for a dividend. The more shares you have, the greater dividend you receive. And you have the added bonus of knowing that your savings are being used to make loans to other members.
Are my savings secure?
Your savings are fully protected in Le Cheile Credit Union in the event of fraud, embezzlement, mis-management etc. under the Savings Protection Scheme of the Irish League of Credit Unions. Under the rules of your credit union your confidentiality is protected. Also members savings are insured through Life Savings Insurance (subject to certain conditions).
For more details contact the credit union using our e-mail request on our contact page, phone us or pick up a leaflet the next time you are at the credit union office.
What return will I get on my Le Cheile Credit Union savings?
Each share you hold with the credit union is eligible for a dividend when declared. A dividend is paid on member’s shares annually - the rate is agreed at the AGM. A dividend is the return on your shares and is paid by the credit union out of surplus. The amount of your dividend will depend on:
- The amount of shares you have saved (one share is equal to €1)
- The surplus income available for distribution by your credit union to members
Only members of your credit union receive a dividend from your credit union. The amount paid to members varies from one credit union to another.
The maximum amount a person over 18 may hold in a Share or Deposit account is €40,000.
You can withdraw your savings provided they are not pledged as security on a loan. However, you are encouraged to keep your savings intact, so that:
- They continue to earn a dividend
- They continue to benefit from the Life Savings Insurance
- You maintain your credit worthiness and capacity to borrow
Your credit union will be happy to talk to you about suitable alternatives to withdrawing your savings.
Members of a credit union are united by a common bond. This is a characteristic that every member has in common (for example, it might be where you live or where you work). Anyone within the common bond is eligible to apply for membership, and start saving as soon as they are admitted.
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