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Savings Cap Update

08 August 2023

Savings Cap Update

Affinity Credit Union is delighted to announce changes to the savings caps that have been in place.

With immediate effect:

  1. The amount each member can hold in Affinity Credit Union has been increased to €30,000.
  2. The amount that each member can lodge in one calendar month has been increased to €2,000.

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We understand that savings are important to provide independence, peace of mind and the strength to withstand unexpected emergencies. These increases aim to help facilitate persons wishing to build savings whether it be for Christmas, mortgage deposits, rainy day funds, etc..

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Why is there savings caps in place?

Members might be surprised to learn that high levels of savings can actually be very challenging for Credit Unions as regulatory rules require us to allocate and hold an additional 10% of the value of all members’ savings in our ‘Regulatory Reserve’ account. Put simply, for every €1,000 our members have saved with us, we must put aside €100 from our surplus to this reserve account.

To address this, Affinity Credit Union must limit the amount of money members can have in savings with the Credit Union. This approach is in line with the majority of other Credit Unions.

Therefore, the maximum amount that a member (individually or in association with another member) may hold in Affinity Credit Union Limited is €30,000. Not more than €2,000 per calendar month will be accepted in lodgements by any one member or to any one account.

How do I pay into my savings?

There are a number of ways to make a lodgement into you savings account.

  • A SEPA payment – using the IBAN for your Affinity Credit Union account, you can make a SEPA transfer from your bank. (Please note: Affinity Credit Union is registered for SEPA payments only. Affinity Credit Union is unable to accept SWIFT payments. You may incur charges if you attempt to send money to your account in Affinity Credit Union via SWIFT.)
  • A Direct Debit – if you wish to save regularly, we can set up a Direct Debit from your bank account to your Credit Union. This can be set up in branch, or e-mail us at info@affinitycu.ie
  • Online Debit Card payment – with online access, through Online Banking and on our Mobile App, you can make a debit card payment into your credit union account. Login here or register here.
  • Telephone Debit Card payment – we can accept a Debit Card payment securely over the phone during officer hours.
  • In branch – with cash or debit card. See opening hours here.
Are there any fees on savings accounts?

There are no hidden fees or charges on savings accounts with Affinity Credit Union.

There will be a fee of €5 incurred if a direct debit is returned unpaid, i.e. there was insufficient funds to meet this payment. This is a fee the bank charges the Credit Union, and we must pass that fee on. We alert all members to this when first setting up a Direct Debit. If a Direct Debit is returned unpaid 3 times, we will cancel this so the member does no incur any further fees.

What is the difference between Shares and Savings?

When you become a member of Affinity Credit Union, you’re opening a shares account. This is your main savings account, but you also have a share in the ownership of Affinity Credit Union. This is why account holders are referred to as members and not customers. Along with having a say in the operation of Affinity Credit Union you also earn dividends.

You can have multiple savings accounts with your membership. For example you could have a 'Savings 1' for Christmas expenses, a 'Savings 2' for Mortgage deposit savings. Ask any of our staff members if you want to open a separate savings account.

Are my savings secure?

Yes. Affinity Credit Union is a financially strong and stable credit union and member’s savings continue to be guaranteed by the Government Deposit Guarantee Scheme.

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Address:
Main Street, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, N39 H6T2
Tel:
+353 818 222 919
Email:
info@affinitycu.ie
Web:
https://www.affinitycu.ie
Latitude:
53.56541
Longitude:
-7.76711
We're Open:
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Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:30

* Our branches are closed on Mondays, however we are available by phone or e-mail 09.00 to 16:00.

IMPORTANT: We are closed for lunch 12.30 to 13.15 Monday to Friday.

Monaleen Branch

Address:
Old Schoolhouse Road, Monaleen, Co. Limerick, V94 F5K8
Tel:
+353 818 222 919
Email:
info@affinitycu.ie
Web:
https://www.affinitycu.ie
Latitude:
52.65789
Longitude:
-8.55179
We're Open:
Monday -
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:30

* Our branches are closed on Mondays, however we are available by phone or e-mail 09.00 to 16:00.

IMPORTANT: We are closed for lunch 12.30 to 13.15 Monday to Friday.

Cashel Branch

Address:
Main Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, E25 CX21
Tel:
+353 818 222 919
Email:
info@affinitycu.ie
Web:
https://www.affinitycu.ie
Latitude:
52.51615
Longitude:
-7.88975
We're Open:
Monday -
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:30

* Our branches are closed on Mondays, however we are available by phone or e-mail 09.00 to 16:00.

IMPORTANT: We are closed for lunch 12.30 to 13.15 Monday to Friday.

Greenfields Cross Branch

Address:
Greenfields Cross, Rosbrien, Limerick City, V94 C3YX
Tel:
+353 818 222 919
Email:
info@affinitycu.ie
Web:
https://www.affinitycu.ie
Latitude:
52.64850
Longitude:
-8.63296
We're Open:
Monday -
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:30

* Our branches are closed on Mondays, however we are available by phone or e-mail 09.00 to 16:00.

IMPORTANT: We are closed for lunch 12.30 to 13.15 Monday to Friday.

Parnell Street Branch

Address:
2 Parnell Street, Limerick City, V94 N277
Tel:
+353 818 222 919
Email:
info@affinitycu.ie
Web:
https://www.affinitycu.ie
Latitude:
52.66061
Longitude:
-8.62415
We're Open:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:30

* Our branches are closed on Mondays, however we are available by phone or e-mail 09.00 to 16:00.

IMPORTANT: We are closed for lunch 12.30 to 13.15 Monday to Friday.

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