It couldn’t be easier to start your journey with Croí Laighean Credit Union – get the ball rolling with a few clicks!
Complete our online application form and we will send you a link to the ID Pal mobile app, where you can upload your identification documents. Our Membership Team will then be in touch within 1 business day*, to open your account.
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Application Process
*Please note applications may take longer than 1 working day to process during busy periods. If you have lost the link to download ID Pal, please contact membership@clcu.ie.
It couldn’t be easier to start your journey with Croí Laighean Credit Union. You can start the ball rolling with a few clicks, a call, or a chat with us in person. Simply fill in our online membership form, and bring the following to your local branch to open your account.
Submit your details through our onlineapplication form
Download the ID Pal mobile app, submit your ID & documents
Our Membership Team will contact you to open your account
Receive your new account details & Member Pack
If you live, work or study within our Common Bond area you’re halfway there!
Standard Share Account (16+)
- Proof of ID, e.g. driving licence or passport (PPS cards cannot be accepted as proof of ID)
- Proof of address, e.g. utility bill or bank statement issued within the last six months
- Proof of PPS number, e.g. payslip, letter from Revenue or medical card
- €6 to lodge to account (€1 membership fee and €5 Minimum Share Balance). Our Membership Team will contact you after you have submitted your application to take this payment by card.
Family Account, save for your child’s future
- Proof of ID, e.g. driving licence or passport (PPS cards cannot be accepted as proof of ID)
- Proof of address (parent’s utility bill or bank statement issued within the last six months)
- Proof of PPS number (must appear on official documentation, e.g. Child Benefit letter or medical card)
- €6 to lodge to account (€1 Joining Fee & €5 minimum Share Balance). Our Membership Team will contact you after you have submitted your application to take this payment by card. This fee is not applicable if you are an existing member opening a Family Account.
Business
- Please contact martin.fitzgerald@clcu.ie outlining your requirements
Clubs and organisations
- Please contact martin.fitzgerald@clcu.ie outlining your requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening an account is easy – complete our online application form to get started. You will receive a confirmation email which includes a link to the ID Pal mobile app. Simply download ID Pal and use the app to submit your ID documents – our Membership team will be in touch within 1 business day* to finalise your application. You can watch our Application Form Tutorial Video to learn how to complete the online form.
If you are unable to complete an application online, contact us and our Membership team will be in touch. Please note that you must live, work or study in our common bond to become a member.
*Please note applications may take longer than 1 working day to process during busy periods. If you have lost the link to download ID Pal, please contact membership@clcu.ie.
When you submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation email. This email includes a link to download the ID Pal mobile app from the Apple and Google Play stores.
Simply download the app and snap pictures of your ID/documents to complete the application process. You can watch our ID Pal Tutorial Video to learn how to use ID Pal.
If you have lost the link to download ID Pal, please contact membership@clcu.ie.
The common bond is the geographical area in which a person must live, work or study to join Croí Laighean Credit Union. Check out our common bond here.
Members have access to their accounts 24/7 online and with their debit card. Our phone lines are open 6 days a week from 9.30am to 4.30pm on 1800 23 24 25 or click here for branch opening hours.
If an account has not had any Member transactions in the past 3 years, it will be classified as a Dormant Account. If this occurs, you will not be able to make any transactions until it has been reactivated.
To reactivate your account – you will need to complete our online application form, providing your current details. You will then receive a confirmation email with a link to the ID Pal mobile app. Simply download ID Pal and submit your identification documents – our membership team will then contact you within 1 business day* to finalise your application.
*Please note applications may take longer than 1 working day to process during busy periods. If you have lost the link to download ID Pal, please contact membership@clcu.ie.