Police Family


10 Reasons to Join


The Harp and Crown Credit Union provides safe, secure, flexible financial services for the wider police family in Northern Ireland.

10 Reasons to Join

Closed for Coronation


That’s us now closed for the Bank Holiday weekend, we will reopen on Tuesday 9th May at 9am (getting ready for our big loan promotion which starts at 10am!).

Closed for Coronation

Emergency Fund Today


Do you have an emergency fund set up yet?  According to Moneyhelper.org.uk:

Emergency Fund Today

Leaving service 2023


Are you planning to leave service soon? Have you retired?

Leaving service 2023

Summer Loan Promotion Eligibility


Our Summer Loan Promotion is now live!  Are you eligible?

Summer Loan Promotion Eligibility

Soccer School Deadline approaching


Fantastic news!  Organisers have confirmed over 100 entries to this event so far!

Soccer School Deadline approaching

Summer Loan Promo 6 days


Only 6 days remaining of our Summer Loan Promotion!

Summer Loan Promo 6 days

SANI 23


Fantastic day speaking with our wider Police Family and members at the Superintendents’ Association of Northern Ireland (SANI) Conference today.

SANI 23

We are open 30 May


Welcome back members! We hope you had a lovely Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

We are open 30 May


Mailing List exclusives


Members! Do you receive our monthly e-newsletters?

Mailing List exclusives

Gazette Exclusive Online


Did you receive our newsletter?  We are delighted to bring an exclusive to our members, signed up to our mailing list...the Police Gazette ONLINE for the first time!

Gazette Exclusive Online

Junior accounts May 23


Are you a serving PSNI Officer or support staff?  Do you live outside Belfast?

Junior accounts May 23

Soccer School Thank You


THANK YOU to the organisers, coaches and of course all the girls and boys taking part this weekend at the Alan McDonald Soccer School of Excellence! 

 

Soccer School Thank You

Summer Loan 23 Update


WOW! In May during our Summer Loan Promotion we can confirm the following figures:

Summer Loan 23 Update

Volunteers Week


As we nearly come to an end of Volunteers’ Week, we just wanted to convey a HUGE thank you to our Board of Directors and business committee volunteers!

Volunteers Week

Credit Union 5 Reasons


Why join a credit union?

Credit Union 5 Reasons

PSNI Cricket Sponsorship


The Harp and Crown Credit Union is delighted to confirm they are the Principal Sponsor of the PSNI Cricket Club in 2023.

PSNI Cricket Sponsorship

Free Life Cover


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

Free Life Cover

25th anniversary plans reveal


Earlier this week we revealed our 25th Anniversary plans as an exclusive “FIRST to know” to our member mailing list subscribers!  Did you receive your email?

25th anniversary plans reveal

Save from payroll


ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL SERVING POLICE OFFICERS & SUPPORT STAFF IN NORTHERN IRELAND!

Save from payroll

Testimonial Tuesday Martin


Martin contacted us to request a transfer of funds from his savings account - funds were transferred to his nominated bank account that same day!

Testimonial Tuesday Martin

June Gazette Online


Members!  Are you signed up to our mailing list?  Check your email tonight for exclusive access to the June Police Gazette!  And another exclusive with regards to our big Summer Prize Draw!

June Gazette Online

Your Family Can Become Members


Members! Did you know?

Your Family Can Become Members

25 years


How long have you been a member of the Harp and Crown Credit Union?

25 years

K9SARNI Donation


It is with great pleasure the Harp and Crown Credit Union are announcing support of the fantastic local charity K9 Search and Rescue Northern Ireland.

K9SARNI Donation


25th anniversary dinner


Today we revealed more exciting 25th Anniversary plans…

25th anniversary dinner

National Make a Difference to Children Month


It’s National Make a Difference to Children Month in July.

National Make a Difference to Children Month


Testimonial Tuesday Donna


Donna was one of our “64% increase in new members” signing up with the Harp and Crown CU this financial year!

Testimonial Tuesday Donna

Member Monday Billy


Continuing our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we’ll be sharing stories from our members, directors, stakeholders and more.  All of whom have been instrumental in the success of the Harp and Crown Credit Union over the past 25 years.

Member Monday Billy

Loan Calculator July


Need help financing a holiday, car, home improvement, credit card debt and more?  And in an ethical, flexible and affordable way?

Loan Calculator July

CU Common Bond


What is a CREDIT UNION?  And who exactly is our COMMON BOND?

CU Common Bond

Testimonial Tuesday Carolyn


We LOVE hearing feedback like this! Thank you Carolyn!

Testimonial Tuesday Carolyn

Increase in Junior Accounts


WOW!  We’ve opened 15.4% more JUNIOR accounts this financial year compared to last year!

Increase in Junior Accounts

Set up your direct debit


Are you retired or have left service?  There’s no need to close your Harp and Crown Credit Union account!

Set up your direct debit

Business Support Assistant


Harp and Crown Credit Union is delighted to confirm an expansion of our team with a brand new role.  We are recruiting for a Business Support Assistant!

Business Support Assistant

Credit Card Debt Poll


The continued HIGH cost-of-living is continuing to create financial stress for many.  We conducted a Social Media POLL asking YOU if you’re paying off any credit cards or loans…

Credit Card Debt Poll

Back to school loan


Kids BACK TO SCHOOL soon, but not quite organised?

Back to school loan


Open a Family Account Today


Members! Did you know?

Open a Family Account Today

25th Anniversary Story David


Continuing our 25th ANNIVERSARY celebrations, we’re sharing stories from our members, directors, stakeholders and more.

25th Anniversary Story David

Debt Consolidation Story


We HELPED a member with several HIGH INTEREST credit cards (one as high as 26% APR)…

Debt Consolidation Story

New Job Opportunity Aug 23


Harp and Crown Credit Union is delighted to confirm an expansion of our team with a brand new role.  We are recruiting for a Business Support Assistant!

New Job Opportunity Aug 23

Gazette Exclusive Online Aug 23


EXCLUSIVE to our mailing list members!

Gazette Exclusive Online Aug 23

National Relaxation Day 2023


Happy National Relaxation Day!

National Relaxation Day 2023

Testimonial Tuesday Sam


Credit Unions Vs Banks!

Testimonial Tuesday Sam

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

A Level Exam Results


VERY BEST OF LUCK to all receiving their AS, A level and CoPE results this morning!

A Level Exam Results

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


Closed for Aug Bank Hol


Our office will reopen on Tuesday 29th August at 9am.

Closed for Aug Bank Hol

25th Anniversary Survey


Harp and Crown Credit Union members!  Have YOUR say!

25th Anniversary Survey

Top Up Loan Before Payday


Need a TOP UP to help before payday or to pay unexpected bills this month? Get in touch before the Bank Holiday weekend!

Top Up Loan Before Payday

GCSE Exam Results


Very best of luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! You’ve got this!

GCSE Exam Results

Family Can Join


Members!  Did you know?

Family Can Join

National Dog Day


It’s National Dog Day! AND we sure LOVE our dogs at the Harp and Crown CU!

National Dog Day


Loan Interest Saved


We saved a member £500 in loan interest...

Loan Interest Saved

Student Car Loan


Does YOUR student NEED a CAR for college or university?

Student Car Loan

Golf Competition


THANK YOU to everyone involved in our 25th Anniversary Golf Competition!

Golf Competition

Golf Competition Photos


Some photos from our 25th Anniversary Golf Competition held in August 2023 at Portadown Golf Club....

Golf Competition Photos

September 11th Remembered


“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” Sandy Dahl

September 11th Remembered

Emergency Services Day 2023


Today is Emergency Services Day.

Emergency Services Day 2023

Testimonial Tuesday Survey


WOW! Just WOW!  We received this WONDERFUL feedback from a Harp and Crown Credit Union member.

Testimonial Tuesday Survey

Beyond the Battlefield donation


As the Harp and Crown Credit Union celebrates its 25th Anniversary year, we are delighted to announce our support of several local charities.  One of which provides a very important service to the police family in Northern Ireland.

Beyond the Battlefield donation

Junior Savers Question


Harp and Crown CU member:  Can my GRANDCHILD join if their PARENTS aren’t in the police?

Junior Savers Question

100 days to Christmas


This is a friendly warning from Mr and Mrs Claus! It’s officially 100 days until CHRISTMAS!

100 days to Christmas

No penalties to access your money


There are NO penalties to access your money with us.

No penalties to access your money


Recommend a new member


THANK YOU to everyone who completed our latest member survey!

Recommend a new member

Testimonial Tuesday Stephen


THANK YOU for this feedback Stephen! 

Testimonial Tuesday Stephen

Wedding Season


It’s “wedding season”.  Are YOU or a family member getting married this month?  Or perhaps you’re planning for a 2024 wedding?

Wedding Season

Junior Savers Week


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!

Junior Savers Week

harp and crown on air


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

harp and crown on air

Police Widows Donation


In celebration of their 25th Anniversary year, the Harp and Crown Credit Union is delighted to announce several charitable donations.  One of which is very close to the heart of the wider police family in Northern Ireland.

Police Widows Donation

Borrow Five Times Savings


Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!

 

Borrow Five Times Savings

Play the long game


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

Play the long game

refer a family member


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

refer a family member

happy anniversary


Happy 25th Anniversary Harp and Crown Credit Union!

happy anniversary

feedback friday junior


THREE more REASONS to save with the Harp and Crown Credit Union…

feedback friday junior

weekend deadlines


REMINDER!  Deadline for loan applications and share withdrawal requests today....

weekend deadlines

nominations notice for elections


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

nominations notice for elections

25 years in operation


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

25 years in operation

national customer service week


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.

national customer service week


loan calculator october


Do you help financing…

loan calculator october

caravan site fees


Are your caravan site fees due this side of Christmas?

caravan site fees

refer family


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

refer family

over 70 benefits


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

over 70 benefits

family member testimonial


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

family member testimonial

25th anniversary dinner 6th 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!

 

25th anniversary dinner 6th october 2023

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

25th anniversary dinner sponsor thank you


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.

 

25th anniversary dinner sponsor thank you

exclusive to our mailing list members


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

exclusive to our mailing list members

its world mental health day


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

its world mental health day

improving your credit score


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

improving your credit score

free wills month 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

free wills month 2023

thank you alistair


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

thank you alistair

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

25th dinner pics


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?

25th dinner pics

board then and now


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.

board then and now

ryan player of month


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

ryan player of month

benevolent fund donation


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.

benevolent fund donation


try our loan calculator


Need some help with the following...

try our loan calculator

talk to us first


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

talk to us first

twice as many returning


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…

twice as many returning

family who can join


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

family who can join

international credit union day 23


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

international credit union day 23

still time to refer family


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

still time to refer family

online banking for you


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

online banking for you

radio ad feedback


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

radio ad feedback

good luck siobhan


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

good luck siobhan

testimonial tuesday family


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

testimonial tuesday family

gift set winners


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

gift set winners

avoid payday loans oct 23


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

avoid payday loans oct 23

save costs this winter


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.

save costs this winter

christmas loan promo 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.   

christmas loan promo 2023

loan top up


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

loan top up

highly commended award


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

highly commended award

8 weeks until xmas


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

8 weeks until xmas

stress awareness day 23


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.

stress awareness day 23

member benefits over 70


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

member benefits over 70

family eligible to join


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

family eligible to join

christmas loan promotion from today


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.   

christmas loan promotion from today

christmas loan promotion starts mon


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.   

christmas loan promotion starts mon

junior accounts avail today


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

junior accounts avail today

feedback fri greg


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

feedback fri greg

awards one week ago


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

awards one week ago

harp and crown cu saving facts


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

harp and crown cu saving facts

testimonial tues nigel loan promotion


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

testimonial tues nigel loan promotion

credit union dividend vs boe interest


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

credit union dividend vs boe interest

do one thing


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

do one thing

open junior psni email


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

open junior psni email

2023 agm invite


SAVE THE DATE!

2023 agm invite

payroll adjustment


Serving PSNI Officer or Police Staff?

payroll adjustment

first time home


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.

first time home

testimonial tues alistair loan promotion


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!

testimonial tues alistair loan promotion

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

5 ways to improve financial health


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

5 ways to improve financial health

international mens day 2023


Happy International Men's Day to our members!

international mens day 2023

family who can join hac


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

family who can join hac

nov 23 so far


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:

 

nov 23 so far

giving tuesday


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

giving tuesday

free life cover as a member


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

free life cover as a member

still time to return loan agreements


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

still time to return loan agreements

We are the Harp and Crown Credit Union, providing safe, ethical and flexible financial services to the wider Police family in Northern Ireland since 1998

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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