Minor Account (Under 7 Years of age)

This membership application form is to open an account for a person under 7 years of age. For a minor account (aged 7 to 15), single account (16 years of age and older) and joint account applications, please return to the membership page and select the appropriate account type from the drop-down menu.

IMPORTANT – An account for a person aged under 7 can only be opened by a parent or legal guardian. While the beneficial owner of the funds will be the account holder - the child, the parent/legal guardian will be the controller of the account and must be present when a signature is required. Any funds withdrawn must be used in the child's interest. Upon the account holder reaching their 7^th birthday, he/she will automatically be regarded legally as the controller and beneficial owner of their Credit Union account. As such, they would then be the sole signatory on the account.

To be eligible to apply for membership, the applicant must live, work or study within our Common Bond areas. Please ensure you share Affinity Credit Union’s common bond before completing this form.

Proof of ID for the minor and Proof of ID & Proof of Address for the parent/legal guardian is required, please e-mail copies of these to membership@affinitycu.ie after submitting this form.

Applicant's Personal Details

Parent/Guardian's Personal Details

(if already a member of Affinity Credit Union)

Declaration

Account Opening Privacy Notice
Terms & Conditions
By clicking submit below, we hereby apply for membership of and agree to abide by the rules of Affinity Credit Union Ltd., and declare that:

I acknowledge receipt of the Account Opening Privacy Notice

The information given by me on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge

I understand that any false or misleading information given by me in connection with my application for my membership with the Credit Union may result in termination of my membership, apart from any other legal sanctions that may apply

I acknowledge that the Credit Union may require and request supporting documentation to fully consider my request, for example a letter from my employer or proof of change in circumstances.

I agree to the terms and conditions for access to and use of the Credit Union website and web forms and to the processing of my data, which may include sensitive data, for the purposes of reviewing this request in accordance with the Privacy Notice

Yes, I give permission to store and process my data

To Note

Proof of ID for the minor and Proof of ID & Proof of Address for the parent/legal guardian is required, please e-mail copies of these to membership@affinitycu.ie after submitting this form.
- We can accept a Birth Certificate as Proof of ID for a minor
Once we have received your supporting documentation and your application has been reviewed, a member of staff will be in contact to arrange a suitable time to visit your local branch to sign the membership forms.
You will be asked to lodge a minimum of €10.00 to open the account and maintain this as a minimum balance in the account. We can accept cash, card and cheque payments in branch.
If you wish to service your credit union account through a regular electronic transfer from your bank account, please also provide us with your bank account details in advance of visiting our offices.
The maximum amount that a member may hold in Affinity Credit Union is €70,000.

Still Have Questions?

Have a question? Check below to see if it is answered in our Frequently Answered Questions.

Am I eligible to join and become a member of Affinity Credit Union?

If you live, work or study within the common bond areas of Affinity Credit Union, you are eligible to join. Persons who are in the same household as someone who is already a member of Affinity Credit Union will also be eligible for membership.

What is a common bond?

One of the requirements of a credit union is that members have something in common with one another, this is known as a ‘common bond’. Affinity Credit Union operates on a community common bond basis, i.e. those living or working in the same areas may join. The common bond ensures that the savings of members of the community are available to fellow members as loans. The common bond defines the area in which a credit union can operate.

How can I join?

We accept membership applications online for the following account types:

If you are 16 years of age or older and wish to open your own single account – click here
If you wish to open a minor account (7-15 years of age) – click here
If you wish to open an account for a minor (under 7 years of age) – click here (Please note: it is only the parent or legal guardian that can open an account for a minor under 7.)
If you wish to open a joint account – click here

I do not have all the documentation required to join, what can I do?

If you cannot provide all the documentation required, as stated on the membership page, please contact the credit union on 0818 222 919 or send an e-mail to membership@affinitycu.ie.

Can I apply for a loan straight away after joining?

Yes! Once your membership is activated, you can apply for a loan.