Membership Made Easy

Membership Made Easy

You can become a member online by simply downloading our mobile app. With advanced biometric facial verification, and the ability to submit proof of ID, we're offering you a safe and reliable way to become a member.

We are a financial co-operative that provides savings and loan facilities for the benefit of our members. As a co-operative, we are owned and controlled by our members, each of whom has one vote - regardless of how much or how little they have saved.

Each credit union serves members drawn from particular area or group - this is known as a common bond. Our common bond is “All those directly involved in Education and Training, living or working in Northern Ireland". Spouses of members are also eligible to apply for membership. This includes:

  1. Persons Employed:
    • As Educators and Trainers in Northern Ireland Schools, Further Education Colleges, Universities, Training Workshops.
    • As Learning Support Staff.
    • By the Education Authority (NI), CCMS, CSSC, GTC, CCEA, Department of Education (NI)
    • By the Education and Training Providers in Administration and Ancillary Roles.
    • By Trade Unions within the Northern Ireland Education and Training Sectors.
  2. Adult child of existing member i.e. 18+ and residing at the same address.
  3. Spouse/Civil Partner of existing member.

To join the Credit Union, you'll need to provide the following:

  1. Photographic ID: You need to provide 1 form of photographic identification, i.e. a current valid Passport, Drivers License, Electoral ID Card or National Identity Card.
  2. Address Verification (dated within 3 months): You need to provide one form of address verification i.e. Utility Bill, Bank/Credit Card Statement, Tax coding notice or Drivers Licence (if not used as photographic identification)
  3. Proof of Common Bond: You will need to provide a Payslip dated within the last 3 months to demonstrate you meet our common bond criteria. Please note if joining as a Family Member, this criteria does not apply.
  4. A membership fee of £1 is required to open an account and a minimum balance of £1.00 is required to keep an account active.

You can become a member online by simply downloading our mobile app. With advanced biometric facial verification, and the ability to submit proof of ID, we're offering you a safe and reliable way to become a member. Learn More

Benefits of Membership

Online Banking & Mobile App

Competitive Loan Interest Rates

Attractive Return on Savings

No Fees or Hidden Charges

Free Loan Protection and Life Savings Insurance

Free Death Benefit Insurance

A Professional, Confidential Service

Nomination of your accounts

Join using your Phone

We’ve created an intelligent and secure method for you to become a member directly through your mobile phone. All you have to do is download our Mobile App to take full advantage of joining as you go.

Secure Facial Verification

We use advanced biometric facial technology to capture and verify who you are. Simply take a quick selfie and you’re done. This intuitive technology, ensures becoming a member is quicker than ever.

Quick Online Access

Once your membership has been approved, we'll text you a temporary pin so you can have immediate access to your online account. You won’t have to worry about anything, we will do the rest.

Join using your Phone

Join using your Phone

We’ve created an intelligent and secure method for you to become a member directly through your mobile phone. All you have to do is download our Mobile App to take full advantage of joining as you go.

Secure Facial Verification

We use advanced biometric facial technology to capture and verify who you are. Simply take a quick selfie and you’re done. This intuitive technology, ensures becoming a member is quicker than ever.

Quick Online Access

Once your membership has been approved, we'll text you a temporary pin so you can have immediate access to your online account. You won’t have to worry about anything, we will do the rest.

 

Download our Mobile App

In order to start your Online Membership journey, you will need to download our Mobile App. To download our app today please either select/scan the QR Code or go directly to the App Store or Google Play Store and search for "Teachers' Credit Union".

How to Get Started

Check out the steps on how to easily become a member of Teachers' CU.

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Download our Mobile App

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Make sure you have valid ID ready

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Complete the form

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Verify your Identity

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Upload required documentation

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Sit back and wait for us to review and approve your membership

Member Testimonials

“I have used Teachers Credit Union many times for small loans. I find it so much more helpful and easier to deal with than the banks.”

Teachers' CU Members

“Friendly and knowledgeable staff able to answer questions and attend to queries.”

Teachers' CU Member

“Can't recommend Teachers Credit Union enough in Finaghy always polite professional and make you feel valued as a customer.”

Teachers' CU Member

“I have always felt that the staff at Teachers Credit Union have been helpful with any queries and are quick at responding. The online service allows me to make web withdrawals with ease & it...”

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“Love your online service. Great way to keep a track of your finances.”

Teachers' CU Member

“So glad I joined the Credit Union all those years ago. It’s been a lifeline at crucial times.”

Teachers' CU Member

Still have questions?

See if they're answered in our FAQs below

Each credit union serves members drawn from particular area or group - this is known as a common bond. Our common bond is “All those directly involved in Education and Training, living or working in Northern Ireland". Spouses of members are also eligible to apply for membership. This includes:

  1. Persons Employed:
    • As Educators and Trainers in Northern Ireland Schools, Further Education Colleges, Universities, Training Workshops.
    • As Learning Support Staff.
    • By the Education Authority (NI), CCMS, CSSC, GTC, CCEA, Department of Education (NI)
    • By the Education and Training Providers in Administration and Ancillary Roles.
    • By Trade Unions within the Northern Ireland Education and Training Sectors.
  2. Adult child of existing member i.e. 18+ and residing at the same address.
  3. Spouse/Civil Partner of existing member.

To join the Credit Union, you'll need to provide the following:

  1. Photographic ID: You need to provide 1 form of photographic identification, i.e. a current valid Passport, Drivers License, Electoral ID Card or National Identity Card.
  2. Address Verification (dated within 3 months): You need to provide one form of address verification i.e. Utility Bill, Bank/Credit Card Statement, Tax coding notice or Drivers Licence (if not used as photographic identification)
  3. Proof of Common Bond: You will need to provide a Payslip dated within the last 3 months to demonstrate you meet our common bond criteria. Please note if joining as a Family Member, this criteria does not apply.
  4. A membership fee of £1 is required to open an account and a minimum balance of £1.00 is required to keep an account active.

You can become a member online by simply downloading our mobile app. With advanced biometric facial verification, and the ability to submit proof of ID, we're offering you a safe and reliable way to become a member. Learn More