A gentle reminder our next office closure dates will be on Wednesday 12th July and Thursday 13th July.
Martin contacted us to request a transfer of funds from his savings account - funds were transferred to his nominated bank account that same day!
Are you living within your means? Or are you trying to "keep up with the Joneses"??
In the event of your death, your BENEFICIARY will take sole responsibility of your Harp and Crown Credit Union account.
Do you have a child or more than one child heading off to college or university soon? Or perhaps you’re planning for this big event in one, two or three years’+ time. Are you ready for the financial investment which comes with your child studying away from home?
Need a TOP UP to help before payday or to pay unexpected bills this month?? AVOID high interest payday loans and come to us first!
Did you know? In 2022, we paid out a grand total DIVIDEND of £470,380 to Harp & Crown Credit Union members!
In the event of your death, your BENEFICIARY will take sole responsibility of your Harp and Crown Credit Union account.
WOW! We’ve opened 15.4% more JUNIOR accounts this financial year compared to last year!
Are you retired or have left service? There’s no need to close your Harp and Crown Credit Union account!
A gentle reminder our next office closure will be on Monday 28th August for the Bank Holiday.
VERY BEST OF LUCK to all receiving their AS, A level and CoPE results this morning!
UNLIKE banks, CREDIT UNIONS such as the Harp and Crown CU provide FREE LIFE COVER up the the age of 70 years old.
We offer JUNIOR ACCOUNTS from BIRTH to 15 YEARS. BUT…WHAT happens to YOUR JUNIOR’S account once they turn 16 YEARS??
Our MEMBER SURVEY so far says 43% of you use your Harp & Crown CU account for INSTANT ACCESS and as an EMERGENCY FUND. 48% cite LOANS as the reason.
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” Sandy Dahl
Harp and Crown Credit Union members receive FREE LIFE COVER up to the age of 70 years.
WOW! Just WOW! We received this WONDERFUL feedback from a Harp and Crown Credit Union member.
This is a friendly warning from Mr and Mrs Claus! It’s officially 100 days until CHRISTMAS!
It’s “wedding season”. Are YOU or a family member getting married this month? Or perhaps you’re planning for a 2024 wedding?
It’s Junior Savers Week! As we near the end of our financial year (Sept-Oct) we are delighted to confirm we have around 10% more JUNIOR ACCOUNTS opened compared to last year!
Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!
“You helped my daughter get her first car with the family membership. Thank you.” Invest in YOUR FAMILY’s financial future today!
Credit Unions are VERY on topic at the moment with the departure of several major banks in Ireland, and credit unions coming to the fore in excellence.
I’m a Harp and Crown Credit Union member. Who exactly in MY family can also join?
Need a TOP UP to help before payday or to pay unexpected bills this month??
Autumn/winter season can be a hard time for everyone with heating costs, cost-of-living increases and with Christmas approaching. Here are a few ways you can manage and save on some costs this winter.
It’s National Stress Awareness Day and we can’t emphasise enough how important it is to reduce stress and look after your mental health and well-being. Our members fulfil various roles within the police community, all with their own stress factors.
Need something to do with the kids/grandkids this very wet Mid term break?
It's Talk Money Week. Let's talk about some FACTS and YOUR Harp and Crown Credit Union account. Members did you know?
Are you planning to purchase your first home? Or perhaps you have children or grandchildren who are first time home buyers? Read our latest blog on the topic here.
Feel like your finances aren't improving any? We've compiled 5 ways to help improve your FINANCIAL HEALTH.
Thank you to all Harp and Crown Credit Union members who attended our 25th Annual General Meeting this afternoon.
Harp and Crown CU Treasurer Lorraine Black (pictured on left with CEO Siobhan Barclay middle and President Fred Boyd) was delighted to confirm on Friday at our AGM:
Give YOUR FAMILY the gift of a healthier financial future! AND get a head start saving for Christmas 2024!
We can reveal our list of prizes for our special 25th Anniversary Christmas Prize Draw! Worth over £3,000!
Whilst there are MANY benefits for CREDIT UNION BORROWERS (lower interest rates, flexible repayments and more)…WHAT exactly are the BENEFITS to members who SAVE only?
HUGE THANK YOU to Paul McCrossan for helping organise our visit to Antrim Police Station yesterday!
Happy Christmas Eve! Are YOU or a family member planning an engagement this festive season?
In 2023 we paid out a grand total DIVIDEND of £892,000 to Harp & Crown Credit Union members!
In the event of your death, your BENEFICIARY could RECEIVE up to a max £5K on TOP of YOUR SAVINGS. Are YOUR BENEFICIARY details UP TO DATE?
We paid out almost £90,000 to Harp and Crown CU members’ LOVED ONES in 2023.
Did you know? Once YOUR Junior turns 16 years, their account becomes a regular savings account?
Is your CREDIT CARD nearly maxed out from Christmas spends?
Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a Harp and Crown CU account? Are they planning their FIRST CAR PURCHASE?
As a serving member of the PSNI, we can organise your savings deposit to come straight from your monthly payroll.
January finances didn’t quite go to plan? It’s NEVER too late to start MANAGING YOUR BUDGET more effectively.
Changing your car soon? Not sure whether to buy NEW, second hand or go down the HP or PCP route?
Did the recent storms (Storm Isha and Storm Jocelyn!) impact on your home, business and property?
What are YOUR plans in 2024? Whether they're big or small projects, just think of what you could save or borrow by putting a little extra into your CREDIT UNION account each month!
How are your New Year’s resolutions going so far in 2024? Perhaps you've started to declutter your home? But what about "financially decluttering" to stay on top of your financial wellbeing?
When you open an account with Harp and Crown Credit Union, you name a "Beneficiary". In the event of your death, your BENEFICIARY could RECEIVE up to a max £5K on TOP of YOUR SAVINGS.
Nigel, our Senior Loans and Member Services Officer had this to say on the matter:
Following our AGM in December, we announced an INCREASE in the Harp and Crown Credit Union member share holdings (savings limit).
Our recent member survey shows that 27% of Harp & Crown CU members who BORROW do so for HOME IMPROVEMENT reasons!
“POLICE FAMILY” in Northern Ireland! Why not START NOW and make 2024 the year you invest in a HEALTHIER financial future for YOU and YOUR family!
Our latest survey shows that HOLIDAYS are IMPORTANT to our members! 39% of you cited TRAVEL as one of your main interests outside of work.
Need to cover the cost of a new car or emergency car repairs? Home Improvement? A well earned holiday. Or perhaps you or a loved one have forthcoming wedding costs to manage?
It’s mid term break and we have JUNIOR ACCOUNTS on our mind! Thanks to one of our members for this fantastic survey feedback!
GREAT NEWS! Our January 2024 figures show we have around 16% more JUNIOR Savers at the Harp and Crown Credit Union compared to January last year!
Do you have young children you could be SAVING for? Why not start NOW and help plan a healthier financial future for them!
“How can I make a LODGEMENT?” “AND what is the MAXIMUM deposit I can make per calendar month?"
THANK YOU for this recent Member Survey feedback! And for your loyalty to the Harp and Crown Credit Union!
Are you RETIRING this year? Not sure what to do with your COMMUTATION payment?
We absolutely LOVED visiting the Belfast Harbour Police yesterday and in such a beautiful setting!
A huge welcome to our new members! Thank you for choosing us as your No 1 credit union!
“How can I make a LODGEMENT?” “AND what is the MAXIMUM deposit I can make per calendar month?
Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?
Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?
Are you RETIRING this year? Not sure what to do with your COMMUTATION payment?
In the event of your death, your BENEFICIARY could RECEIVE up to a max £5K on TOP of YOUR SAVINGS. Are YOUR BENEFICIARY details UP TO DATE?
I’m a Harp and Crown Credit Union member. Which of my family members can join?
Do you have young children you could be SAVING for? With the kids off school for the Easter break, why not start NOW and help plan a healthier financial future for them!
Did you know? Once YOUR Junior turns 16 years, their account becomes a regular savings account?
I’m a Harp and Crown Credit Union member. Which of my family members can join?
Some highlights from our recent visits to police stations & police family organisations across Northern Ireland!
Jeanette contacted us to request a transfer of funds from her savings account - funds were transferred to her nominated bank account that same day!
Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?
Do you have young children you could be SAVING for? Why not start NOW and help plan a healthier financial future for them!
Inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, has been slowly falling. In October 2022 the UK hit its highest rate in 40 years at 11.1%.
Did you know as a Police Officer…if you joined before April 2016…you were contracted out of the State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme?
Do you have a furry friend in the family? April is National Pet Month which aims to encourage people to look after their pets responsibly while also highlighting the benefits of pets in people’s lives. But how much does it all cost you?
In the event of your death, your BENEFICIARY could RECEIVE up to a max £5K on TOP of YOUR SAVINGS. Are YOUR BENEFICIARY details UP TO DATE?
Our latest survey showed us that TRAVEL is IMPORTANT to our members! 39% of you cited TRAVEL as one of your main interests! Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning a trip this year and how YOUR Credit Union can help you get there!
Did you know? Once YOUR Junior turns 16 years, their account becomes a regular savings account?
Do you have young children you could be SAVING for? Helping plan a healthier financial future for them?
I’m a Harp and Crown Credit Union member. Which of my family members can join?
There are MANY reasons to choose your credit union over a bank, whether that’s to avail of lower interest, ethical loans, save into an instant access emergency fund or the desire to belong to a community of likeminded savers and borrowers.
Are you RETIRING this year? Not sure what to do with your COMMUTATION payment?
Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?
Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!
Do you have young children you could be SAVING for? Helping plan a healthier financial future for them?
Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!
Do you have young children you could be SAVING for? Helping plan a healthier financial future for them?
Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?
In the event of your death, your BENEFICIARY could RECEIVE up to a max £5K on TOP of YOUR SAVINGS. Are YOUR BENEFICIARY details UP TO DATE?