Credit Union News

Still time to return your Christmas Loan Promotion Agreement for prize draw

29 November 2023

Did you request a CHRISTMAS LOAN PROMOTION quote before our 4pm deadline last Friday?

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still time to return loan agreements

Free Life Cover for you

28 November 2023

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

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free life cover as a member

Pay it forward on Giving Tuesday

28 November 2023

It’s Giving Tuesday and we want to encourage as many of you as possible to “pay it forward” today!  

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giving tuesday

One month until Christmas - our NEW opening hours over the holidays

27 November 2023

ONE month until Christmas!  A gentle reminder about our NEW Christmas opening hours!

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one month until Christmas

Family who can join the Harp and Crown

27 November 2023

I’m a Harp and Crown Credit Union member.  Who exactly in MY family can join?

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family who can join hac

Remember to RSVP for our AGM on Friday!

26 November 2023

A gentle reminder to our members...

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agm 2023

Santa Sunday Carvery at Newforge is back!

25 November 2023

It’s back!!! Our friends at Newforge are hosting their fantastic Santa Sunday Carvery experience over the first three Sundays in December!

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santa sundays return

More members taking out loans in November!

24 November 2023

WOW!  That’s our Christmas Loan Promotion over for another year! AND what a fantastic promotion and month it has been!  We’re not even at the end of November and can report the following increases:

 

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nov 23 so far

LAST DAY of our Christmas Loan Promotion!

24 November 2023

FINA DAY… of our Christmas Loan Promotion!  Have you applied for YOUR loan yet?  If eligible** you could apply for a loan up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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christmas loan promo ends today

Be Safe this Black Friday!

23 November 2023

Don’t get caught out with the Black Friday Sales!

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be safe on black friday

Gift yourself a kitchen makeover in 2024!

22 November 2023

Our recent member survey showed that you BORROWED from your CREDIT UNION for Home Improvement (25%).  Why not GIFT yourself a kitchen makeover in 2024 with one of our LOWER COST LOANS starting from 3.9% APR!

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Payroll Adjustment for end of December Pay - Deadline

22 November 2023

Serving PSNI Officer or Police Staff?

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payroll adjustment for dec pay

Testimonial Tuesday John - Christmas Loan Promotion

21 November 2023

WEEK 3 of our Christmas Loan Promotion…ENDS FRIDAY…John took advantage of our Christmas Loan Promotion and is now entered into our £500 prize draw!

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testimonial tues john

Exclusive access to October Police Gazette Online

21 November 2023

Members!  Are you signed up to our mailing list?  Check your email tonight for exclusive access to the October Police Gazette! 

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oct gazette online

Christmas Loan Promotion - Week 3 - Ends Friday

20 November 2023

It's WEEK THREE…the FINAL WEEK… of our Christmas Loan Promotion!  Have you applied for YOUR loan yet?  If eligible** you could apply for a loan up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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christmas loan promo ends fri

Contact us today to update your beneficiary

20 November 2023

Please don't keep putting this off.  You don't want to get caught out with this.  Update YOUR BENEFICIARY today...here is WHY IT IS IMPORTANT to do so...

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beneficiary update nov

International Men's Day 2023

19 November 2023

Happy International Men's Day to our members!

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international mens day 2023

Five ways to improve your financial health

18 November 2023

Feel like your finances aren't improving any?  We've compiled 5 ways to help improve your FINANCIAL HEALTH.

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5 ways to improve financial health

Deadline for loan applications today

17 November 2023

REMINDER!

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loan deadline today

Feedback Friday - Jenny Christmas Loan Promotion

17 November 2023

We’re coming to the end of WEEK 2 of our Christmas Loan Promotion…

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feedback fri jenny

Social Enterprise Day - Who Knew?

16 November 2023

It’s Social Enterprise Day and we want to congratulate all the social enterprises making a HUGE impact SOCIALLY and LOCALLY!  Did you know?

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Fraud Awareness Week - 5 Ways to Avoid Fraud

16 November 2023

It’s International Fraud Awareness Week 12th - 18th November...have you ever been the victim of fraud? Here are FIVE ways to avoid fraud impacting on you.

 

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Let us try and find a yes for you today!

15 November 2023

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

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finding a yes for you

Week Two of our Christmas Loan Promotion

15 November 2023

It's WEEK TWO of our Christmas Loan Promotion!  Have you applied for YOUR loan yet?  If eligible** you could apply for a loan up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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week 2 christmas loan promotion

Testimonial Tuesday Alistair - Christmas Loan Promotion

14 November 2023

With just under 6 weeks until Christmas...Alistair took advantage of our Christmas Loan Promotion yesterday and is now entered into our £500 prize draw!

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testimonial tues alistair loan promotion

Would you like to access your Harp and Crown account online?

14 November 2023

Whilst you can phone, email or call in and see us...you also have the option to register for online banking!

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your online banking

ILCU Conference 2023 - An Important Event for the Credit Union Sector

13 November 2023

THANK YOU to Martin Fisher (Head of Northern Ireland ILCU) and team for your invite and warm welcome to the very first Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) Conference in Dublin.

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ilcu conference 2023

World Kindness Day

13 November 2023

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

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world kindness day 2023

Remembrance Day

11 November 2023

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning....we will remember them".

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remembrance day 2023

Payroll Adjustment Deadline for end of December Pay

10 November 2023

Serving PSNI Officer or Police Staff?

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payroll adjustment

Members you are invited to our 25th AGM!

10 November 2023

SAVE THE DATE!

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2023 agm invite

Thank you to the member who left this in for us - you know us too well!

09 November 2023

WOW! Our members know us TOO WELL! We LOVE food in the office and this has gone down a treat with everyone!

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member appreciation

Our Christmas Loan Promotion is well underway!

09 November 2023

Could a loan help you this Christmas?  YOU may be eligible** for our loan promotion up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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christmas loan promotion underway

Planning a first time home purchase?

09 November 2023

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.

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first time home

Junior Accounts can be opened via your PSNI email

09 November 2023

It's Talk Money Week.  If you #DoOneThing this week....

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open junior psni email

Do One Thing today to save some money

08 November 2023

It's Talk Money Week and the theme is #DoOneThing

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do one thing

Credit Union Dividend Vs Bank of England Base Rate Over the Last Five Years

08 November 2023

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

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credit union dividend vs boe interest

Testimonial Tuesday Nigel - Christmas Loan Promotion

07 November 2023

Nigel took advantage of our Christmas Loan Promotion yesterday and is now entered into our £500 prize draw!

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testimonial tues nigel loan promotion

Harp and Crown Savings Facts - Did you know?

07 November 2023

It's Talk Money Week.  Let's talk about some FACTS and YOUR Harp and Crown Credit Union account.  Members did you know?

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harp and crown cu saving facts

Phone lines and email working again

06 November 2023

IMPORTANT MEMBER NOTICE (3.15pm).  Our PHONE LINES and EMAIL are back up and running again!

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phones up and running

IMPORTANT MEMBER NOTICE - POWER OUTAGE WITH PHONE LINES AND EMAIL DOWN

06 November 2023

IMPORTANT MEMBER NOTICE (11.20AM)

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important member notice power outage

Christmas Loan Promotion From Today at 10am!

06 November 2023

Could a loan help you this Christmas?  YOU may be eligible** for our loan promotion up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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christmas loan promotion from today

Christmas Loan Promotion Starts Monday

04 November 2023

Could a loan help you this Christmas?  YOU may be eligible** for our loan promotion up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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christmas loan promotion starts mon

Social Enterprise NI Awards One Week On

03 November 2023

ONE WEEK AGO when we collected a “Highly Commended” award for Best Use Of Social Media at the Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards!

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awards one week ago

Feedback Friday Greg

03 November 2023

Greg was able to TOP UP his existing loan, with funds being transferred on the same day as his application.

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feedback fri greg

Who in my family can join the Harp and Crown?

03 November 2023

Which family members can join the Harp and Crown Credit Union?

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family eligible to join

Junior accounts available today

02 November 2023

Need something to do with the kids/grandkids this very wet Mid term break?

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junior accounts avail today

What are your member benefits over age 70?

02 November 2023

“I’m over 70, what are the BENEFITS of staying a member?”

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member benefits over 70

Harp and Crown supports 50th Police Male Voice Choir Concert

01 November 2023

It was with great pleasure Harp and Crown Credit Union was able to support the Police Male Voice Choir’s 50th Anniversary Concert.

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police male voice choir support

How can you reduce stress?

01 November 2023

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.

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Scarily low loan interest rates

31 October 2023

Happy Halloween!  Why not try our Loan Calculator today!  We have scarily low loan interest rates on offer!

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scary low loan rates

Remember to return your family applications as soon as possible to avail of offer

31 October 2023

Are we waiting on your completed application forms? Don’t forget our REFER A FAMILY MEMBER OFFER is based on first come first served! 

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return applications asap

You may be able to top up your loan now

31 October 2023

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us?

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loan top up

8 weeks until Christmas!

30 October 2023

8 weeks until Christmas!  This year we will OPEN between 9am-1pm as follows:

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8 weeks until xmas

Refer a family member offer ends soon

29 October 2023

Don't forget this offer is available first come first served!  Get in quick if you have family who are eligible to sign up.

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refer family offer

Highly Commended Award for Harp and Crown Credit Union!

28 October 2023

We received “highly commended” in the Best Use Of Social Media Award at the Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards last night.

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highly commended award

Don't forget the clocks go back an hour at 2am!

28 October 2023

Good luck to all the parents and grandparents with that extra hour!

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clocks go back

Get ready for our Christmas Loan Promotion

27 October 2023

Could a loan help you this Christmas?  YOU may be eligible** for our loan promotion up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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christmas loan promo 2023

How much could YOU be saving this winter?

26 October 2023

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.

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save costs this winter

Struggling to meet bills this month? Come to us first!

25 October 2023

Need a TOP UP to help before payday or to pay unexpected bills this month??

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avoid payday loans oct 23

Congratulations to our HAC Gift Set Winners!

24 October 2023

THANK YOU to everyone who entered our exclusive mailing list competition!

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gift set winners

Testimonial Tuesday - Family Accounts

24 October 2023

A warm welcome awaits you at the Harp & Crown CU!

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testimonial tuesday family

Best of luck to our CEO Siobhan Barclay!

23 October 2023

“A leader can be defined as somebody who creates a vision that inspires people to follow that vision and move forward towards achieving it.”

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good luck siobhan

Not yet signed up to online banking?

23 October 2023

Would YOU like to access your Harp and Crown Credit Union account online?

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online banking for you

Still time to refer a family member and receive £10 into your account!

22 October 2023

There's still time BUT hurry!  First come first served.  

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still time to refer family

Thank you for all your feedback on our recent radio ad campaign

21 October 2023

Harp and Crown Credit Union members!  We want to THANK YOU for all your feedback regarding our recent RADIO ad campaign.

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radio ad feedback

Who exactly in my family can join the Harp and Crown CU?

20 October 2023

I’m a Harp and Crown Credit Union member.  Who exactly in MY family can also join?

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family who can join

Happy International Credit Union Day!

19 October 2023

It’s the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day TODAY!

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international credit union day 23

Over Twice as many of you returning to the Harp and Crown

19 October 2023

Welcome back!  Not only did we OPEN 52% more Harp and Crown CU accounts this financial year (Oct ‘22 - Sept ‘23) compared to last year…

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twice as many returning

Talk to us before applying for that extra credit card

18 October 2023

BAD DEBT has a sneaky way of creeping up on you…

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talk to us first

Beautiful October Skys at Newforge

18 October 2023

How BEAUTIFUL is this?!  Captured yesterday morning at Newforge Sports Complex.

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newforge at sunrise

Check how much your lower interest loan could cost per month

17 October 2023

Need some help with the following...

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try our loan calculator

Testimonial Tuesday Neil

17 October 2023

Well…we did say our Loans & Member Services Officer, Ryan is a man of many talents!

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testimonial tues neil

25th Anniversary Charity Dinner Donation to RUCGC PSNI Benevolent Fund

16 October 2023

Harp and Crown Credit Union is delighted to announce a total of £1,500 was raised for the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross – Police Service of Northern Ireland Benevolent Fund, through their 25th Anniversary Charity Dinner raffle.

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benevolent fund donation

The importance of updating your beneficiary

16 October 2023

Please don't keep putting this off.  You don't want to get caught out with this.  Update YOUR BENEFICIARY today...here is WHY IT IS IMPORTANT to do so...

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beneficiary importance

Our Ryan is Player of the Month in September

15 October 2023

Our Loans & Member Services Officer, Ryan is a man of many talents!

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ryan player of month

Then and Now - Original Board of Directors

14 October 2023

From then to now! Fantastic to see THREE members of our very first Board of Directors (1998) together at the Harp and Crown Credit Union 25th Anniversary Dinner.

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board then and now

Official Photos from the Harp and Crown CU 25th Anniversary Dinner

13 October 2023

It's hard to believe this was already ONE week ago already!  Everyone looking very dapper indeed.  Here's our official photos from the evening, do you recognise anyone?

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25th dinner pics

Credit Union Vs Bank Latest Blog

13 October 2023

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.

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cu vs bank blog

Thank you to our compere Alistair!

12 October 2023

A HUGE thank you to Alistair McGowan (Harp and Crown Credit Union Director) for being the most excellent compère at our 25th Anniversary Dinner!

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thank you alistair

Five ways to improve your credit score today

12 October 2023

Before asking for credit, check your credit score!  You can do this online via a credit reference agency.  Need to improve your credit score? 

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improving your credit score

Free Wills Month is back in October 2023

11 October 2023

Are you aged 55 or over and haven't yet written a will? You could be eligible to have your will written free of charge. https://freewillsmonth.org.uk

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free wills month 2023

Its World Mental Health Day!

10 October 2023

The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is “Mental health is a universal human right”.

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its world mental health day

EXCLUSIVE to our mailing list members!

10 October 2023

Access the latest issue of the Police Gazette online! EXCLUSIVE to our MEMBERS ONLY mailing list subscribers!

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exclusive to our mailing list members

Spread the cost of your Caravan Site Fees

09 October 2023

Are your caravan site fees due this side of Christmas?

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caravan site fees

Thank You David McClurg

08 October 2023

“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

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thank you david mcclurg

25th Anniversary Dinner Sponsor Thank You

07 October 2023

THANK YOU to our 25th Anniversary Dinner prize sponsors Ruddell & Co and Constituent! Proceeds from the charity ballot are going to the RUCGC PSNI Benevolent Fund.

 

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25th anniversary dinner sponsor thank you

Refer family today

07 October 2023

Don't forget our October promotion for YOU and YOUR family!

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refer family

25th Anniversary Dinner 6th October 2023

06 October 2023

What a night! THANK YOU to each and every one of you who attended and supported the Harp and Crown Credit Union 25th Anniversary Dinner!

 

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25th anniversary dinner 6th october 2023

Family Member Feedback Friday

05 October 2023

“You helped my daughter get her first car with the family membership. Thank you.” Invest in YOUR FAMILY’s financial future today!

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family member testimonial

Member Benefits for 70 years+

05 October 2023

“I’m over 70, what are the BENEFITS of staying a member?”

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over 70 benefits

Try our loan calculator now

04 October 2023

Do you help financing…

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loan calculator october

Dividend and Loan Interest Rebate Announcement at AGM

04 October 2023

IMPORTANT!

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dividend announcement agm

National Customer Service Week

03 October 2023

It's National Customer Service Week!  At the Harp and Crown Credit Union we aim to deliver FIRST CLASS customer service to EACH of our members.

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national customer service week

Notice re Nominations for Elections 2023

03 October 2023

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR MEMBERS:  Notice re Nominations for Elections 2023.

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nominations notice for elections

Harp and Crown Credit Union on the radio for the first time

02 October 2023

Harp and Crown Credit Union members!  As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations we are on the radio for the first time! 

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harp and crown on air

25 Years in Operation Today

01 October 2023

On this day 25 years ago (1st October 1998) the Harp and Crown Credit Union commenced business!

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25 years in operation

Happy 25th Anniversary Harp and Crown Credit Union!

01 October 2023

Happy 25th Anniversary Harp and Crown Credit Union!

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happy anniversary

Refer a family member and receive £10!

01 October 2023

Happy 25th Anniversary Harp and Crown Credit Union!!  To celebrate we are running a promotion to benefit YOU and your FAMILY!

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refer a family member
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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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