credit union vs bank

Credit Unions V Banks 2023


Buying a car? Planning some home improvement? Need to consolidate some high interest credit cards? Here are 10 reasons why you should visit your credit union first, before approaching a bank for a loan…

Credit Unions V Banks 2023

Credit Unions Vs Banks


Considering our Summer Loan Promotion?  Here are 10 reasons why you should visit your credit union first, before approaching a bank for a loan…

Credit Unions Vs Banks

Credit Union Human Way


Here’s just ONE of the main reasons to apply for a loan with us!

Credit Union Human Way

Free Life Cover


FREE LIFE COVER for Harp and Crown CU members up until 70 years of age!

Free Life Cover

Rise in interest rates


“Credit card APRs hit 30% as car loans charges double.”

Rise in interest rates

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Why join a credit union?

Join a credit union today

No rates changes here


Harp and Crown CU members! Please be assured our LOANS remain at the SAME lower interest rates!

No rates changes here


CU Vs Bank


Apart from ONE great reason alone…the increase in Bank of England rates…and our lower interest rates remaining the same…here's why you should visit your credit union FIRST before approaching a bank for a loan.

CU Vs Bank

Members Free Life Cover


UNLIKE banks, CREDIT UNIONS such as the Harp and Crown CU provide FREE LIFE COVER up the the age of 70 years old.

Members Free Life Cover

Ethical Borrowing


CREDIT UNIONS Vs Banks:  ETHICAL BORROWING

Ethical Borrowing

Life Cover Free


Harp and Crown Credit Union members receive FREE LIFE COVER up to the age of 70 years.

Life Cover Free

bank loan headline rates


Hands up who got caught out with the BANK’S “HEADLINE” loan rate…

bank loan headline rates

Loan Interest Rebate


As we near the end of our financial year (running from Oct-Sept) we’re reflecting on the BENEFITS of being a Harp and Crown Credit Union member!

Loan Interest Rebate

1K Loan Interest Saved


Putting YOU first…let us do the MATHS to help YOU SAVE…

1K Loan Interest Saved

Play the long game


“Play the long game…"  CHOOSE your CREDIT UNION… 

Play the long game

thank you david mcclurg


“Banks lend you money when you DON’T need it….the credit union lends you money when you DO need it.” David McClurg MBE OBE

thank you david mcclurg

cu vs bank blog


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.

cu vs bank blog

credit union dividend vs boe interest


Continuing Talk Money Week...let’s TALK about PROFIT SHARE.

credit union dividend vs boe interest

finding a yes for you


Come to us FIRST…we’ll always try and find a way to SAY YES.

 

finding a yes for you

credit union saver benefits


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?

credit union saver benefits

playing the long game


Play the long game and support YOUR Credit Union...

playing the long game

reasons to join a credit union


Here’s your New Year reminder to check out your local credit union!

reasons to join a credit union

credit union loans same day


Around 95% of our CREDIT UNION LOAN applications are approved and issued on the same day.

credit union loans same day

siobhan ceo social enterprise podcast


We’ve been keeping this one under wraps for a while…

siobhan ceo social enterprise podcast

credit union not car finance


Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?

credit union not car finance

cu vs banks 2024


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.

cu vs banks 2024

Harp and Crown Credit Union Ltd are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number (FRN) 577113. For details visit http://www.fca.org.uk
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