


Best Customer Experience Award
Credit Unions win the Best Customer Experience Award for an unparalleled sixth consecutive year.
For the sixth consecutive year, Credit unions have claimed pole position for the best customer experience in Ireland at the official CXi awards announced earlier this week. Credit unions have strengthened their reputation as Ireland’s undisputed CX champions by not just taking the top spot again this year, but by also extending their lead at the top of the table.
The CXi Report is published annually by the CX Company based on a survey carried out on their behalf by Amárach Research. Amárach surveyed 2,500 Irish consumers who rated their customer experiences of 151 brands across ten sectors. Credit unions were deemed the overall winners with the highest scores across the six pillars of Customer Experience – Personalisation, Integrity, Expectations, Time & Effort, Empathy and Resolution.
Credit unions also topped the poll for best financial brand and the best brand for loyalty.
Speaking after today’s announcement, ILCU Head of Communications, Paul Bailey said: “In what has been an unprecedented year, we are extremely proud of this unparalleled achievement. To achieve the overall award for the sixth consecutive year is testament to every credit union across the country and to all of the frontline staff and volunteers who have exceeded their members experience and expectations despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit unions are an essential service and have stayed open during this pandemic and will continue to do so under the new Level 5 restrictions announced by the Government last night. They have adapted their services and will continue to go above and beyond for their members. To also get the top spots for best brand in financial sector and best brand for loyalty really rings true that credit unions are the best in class. Credit unions will continue to put the needs of their members at the heart of everything they do as they aim for the magnificent seven next year.”
Michael Killeen, Chairman of the CX Company, speaking at today’s award ceremony said, “Once again I have to congratulate Irish credit unions for their consistently high performance not only for winning for the sixth year in a row but for also widening the gap between themselves and the rest of the competition. This is a phenomenal achievement and really sets the gold standard for other Irish and global companies to emulate. The credit unions continue to set world records which I have no doubt is primarily down to their member or customer-centric approach. Other companies take note!”

International Credit Union Day
International Credit Union (ICU) Day® is celebrated each year on the third Thursday in October. The event, while a global one, offers excellent opportunities to promote credit unions at local level, while also informing the community about the real and beneficial impact credit unions have on people’s lives the world over.
International Credit Union day takes place this year on Thursday 15th October. WOCCU has chosen the theme ‘Inspiring Hope For a Global Community’ to mark this year’s celebration. It speaks to how credit unions around the globe have continued to provide a high level of service to their members and demonstrated a generosity to their local communities during the COVID-19 crisis that has set them apart from other financial institutions. We are truly inspiring hope for a global credit union community.
The credit union movement’s cooperative spirit is embraced by 274 million members served by more than 85,000 credit unions in 118 countries worldwide.
We are lucky to be part of an industry that cares so much for its members and the community. We believe in the credit union difference.
Happy International Credit Union Day
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Online Loan Applications
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Our Online Loan Application allows you to apply for a loan online through the Online Banking area of our website.
It means you will be able to complete your application with ease and get a decision potentially within a few hours.
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Online Service Down
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Due to year end on the 30th September 2020 our Online Banking Services will be offline from Wednesday 30th September at 3pm until Thursday 1st October at 9am.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Art Competition 2020
The Credit Union Art Competition 2020 has landed!
This year’s theme is “Imagine More”, encouraging entrants to think past the current situation and imagine. Imagine More is influenced by the creative role art plays in Irish society and encourages participants to unlock their imagination and look at how art inspires us and our communities. Despite the current challenges, art has kept people from all walks of life connected and this year’s theme encourages participants to express this connectivity on paper or canvass.
Art has always been a huge part of Irish life and the Credit Union Art Competition, now in its 37th year, is dedicated to supporting and developing the arts in Irish society. Promoting and encouraging involvement in the arts across communities is an important message we want to spread. Art plays a critical role in enriching the lives of everyone and is central to sustaining, and increasing connections. Entrants are urged to reflect on the crucial role that the arts play in Irish society and how they help bind communities.
There are no age limits to the competition and it is open to children aged seven years and under right through to anyone aged 18 years and over.
Winners at local level will go on to a regional level, and regional winners will progress to the national awards ceremony in February 2021. Closing Date is Friday 09th October 2020 at 6pm.
Entry forms are available from the Mulcair Credit Union office or by clicking below to download a form.
Download Form: 2020 Art Competition Entry Form
Download Procedures Manual: 2020 Art Competition Procedures Manual