According to Financial Journalist Charlie Weston these are the 5 key questions Credit Union members should ask to ensure their Credit Union is Safe, Sound and Secure

1. Did your Credit Union pay a dividend?

Yes, we did

2. Did your Credit Union hold its AGM?

Yes, we did

 3. Does your Credit Union have adequate regulatory reserves?

Yes, we do

4. Does your Credit Union have any imposed lending restrictions from the Central bank?

No, we don’t Swords & District Credit Union is open for business

 5. Are my savings safe?

Yes, all members are protected under the government deposit guarantee scheme of up to €100,000 per depositor

As always our qualified staff are here to assist you the member with any questions or queries you may have. So why not call in, log in or drop in and see what your Credit Union can do for you.

Click here for more information on the security of Swords Credit Union

Recent articles in newspapers relating to Newbridge Credit Union having a “special Manger “ appointed has no bearing on the performance of your Credit Union.  Swords & District Credit Union is Financially Independent of other Credit Unions, has sound finances, and YOUR MONEY IS SAFE IN OUR HANDS. We have a professional team managing your Credit Union and some of our staff who are Qualified Financial Advisors.

Swords & District Credit Union is fully compliant with all the regulatory requirements relating to reserves and investments and this has been confirmed by recent audits conducted on behalf of the Central Bank of Ireland.

Swords and District Credit Union remains a strong, secure financial co-operative which continues to use the funds from member savings they have built up in a co-operative manner in the best interests of all members. Swords and District Credit Union is well positioned to continue to provide for member saving and loan requirements in a safe and secure way.

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Refreshments will be provided

All members attending the AGM will be eligible to participate in a FREE DRAW.

Members are requested to bring their passbooks to the AGM.

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We can confirm that this Christmas we will have a Bumper Christmas Car Draw and will be giving away:

• Two brand new cars
• Four €5000 cash prizes
• Five €2000 cash prizes
• Ten €1000 cash prizes

Every member over 18 years is entitled to enter the draw and can by filling in an application form; the cost is €1 per week (€13 quarterly) which is deducted from shares.

The draw is non-profit making

If you’re not in you can’t win so fill out an application form  to join today!

This insurance has been in existence for the past couple of years and has proved very popular with our members. At an annual cost of €10 for €3,000 cover for each member over the age of 16 it is regarded as very good value for money and hopefully will go some way to helping your next of kin in the time of bereavement. If you have not updated your nominee on your account please contact us.

For more information on Death Benefit Insurance click here

Credit Unions Build a Better World is the theme of International Credit Union (ICU) Day 2011.

This year’s theme celebrates the important economic and social contributions credit unions make to their communities worldwide. The ultimate goal of International Credit Union Day is to raise awareness about the great work that credit unions are doing and give members the opportunity to get more involved.

Throughout the day we’ll be running competitions and giving out spot prizes. We have vouchers for The Pavilions Swords and Nando’s Swords. We’ll also have our usual handy Swords CU giveaways including our Swords CU Shopping bags, Swords CU pens, Swords CU wallets and Swords CU flashing yo yo’s for junior members

Join in on the fun on our Facebook Page  and follow us on Twitter using hash tag #icuday11

We’ll be turning our North Street office all festive for the day so come on in and see us!

This year we have fabulous Cars and Cash to be won in our draws. The draws are held quarterly March, June, September and December. Listed above are the winners of our September 2011 draw held in Fingallians GAA club.

Our next Car Draw will be our Bumper Christmas Draw taking place in December 2011

Why not join to-day for 2011. It could be you driving away in a brand new 2011 Car or winning cash for that much needed holiday. It’s so easy to join just pick up an application form from our office or print the application form  from this site. When completed hand it in or post it to Swords & District Credit Union, North Street, Swords, Co Dublin.

Every member over 18 years is entitled to enter the draw and can by filling in an application form, the cost is €1 per week (€13 quarterly) which is deducted from shares.

The draw is non-profit making

Congratulations also to all those who won cash prizes

Next Car Draw will take place on Tuesday 27th September 2011 in Fingallians GAA Club @ 8:30pm

Why not join to-day for 2011. It could be you driving away in a brand new 2011 Car or winning cash for that much needed holiday. It’s so easy to join just pick up an application form in either of our offices or print the application form . When completed hand it in or post to Swords & District Credit Union, North Street, Swords, Co Dublin.

Every member over 18 years is entitled to enter the draw and can by filling in an application form, the cost is €1 per week (€13 quarterly) which is deducted from shares.

The draw is non-profit making. Click here for the application form.

For more information on our Loan rates , applying for a Loan etc…. click on the Loan Tab above or contact our office were one of our qualified staff will assit you.