Become a member of Tipperary CU
How to join us
At Tipperary Credit Union, we are proud to offer a wide range of financial products and services designed to support our members at every stage of life. From Low-Cost Loans and Mortgages to Current Accounts, Debit Cards, and our popular Member Car and Cash Draw, we provide practical solutions to help you manage your finances with confidence.
We have also made becoming a member easier than ever. Simply complete our straightforward digital membership process.
As a member-owned financial cooperative, our focus is always on delivering excellent service, competitive products, and real value to our members and local communities.
Join us today and discover why more than 28,000 people have chosen Tipperary Credit Union as their trusted financial partner.
To find out if you are eligible to join, please check our common bond.
Member Identification Requirements
Becoming a member of Tipperary Credit Union is simple. To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, we need to verify your identity and address before your account can be opened.
The documents required will vary depending on whether you are opening an adult or juvenile account.
Please review the requirements below and ensure you have the necessary documentation ready before starting your application.
Under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Acts 2010 & 2016 as amended, all financial institutions, including Tipperary Credit Union are required by law to collect documentation to verify our members’ identity and their residential address.
Please note that where we have been unable to obtain the necessary documentation from a member, we will be required to cease providing services and ultimately could mean having to close accounts.
In order to avoid this, we would greatly appreciate member’s co-operation in providing the Identification documents which have been requested from you. One piece of identification from each section is required.
1. Evidence of Identification (must have date of birth and recent photo)
- Current valid Passport
- Current valid Driving License
- Please note we can no longer accept the Personal Services Card as proof of Photographic Identification
2. Evidence of Address (must show your name & current address and be dated within the last 6 months)
- Original Recent Utility Bill
- Original Recent Bank/Credit Card Statement
- Original letter from Government Department/Body
3. Evidence of your PPS number
- Payslip
- Any revenue documentation
- Please note we can no longer accept the Personal Services Card as proof of PPS Number
- Membership fee of €1 applies. A minimum share balance of €5 is required to open an account and to retain membership.
Under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Acts 2010 & 2016 as amended, all financial institutions, including Tipperary Credit Union are required by law to collect documentation to verify our members’ identity and their residential address.
Please note that where we have been unable to obtain the necessary documentation from a member, we will be required to cease providing services and ultimately could mean having to close accounts.
In order to avoid this, we would greatly appreciate member’s co-operation in providing the Identification documents which have been requested from you. One piece of identification from each section is required.
Juvenile Members –Newborn to Under 16 Years
If an adult (parent/legal guardian) wishes to open an account for a juvenile, the adult themselves must provide the following at the time of opening the account for the juvenile:
1. Photographic Identification
2. Proof of Address
See the above Adult Member Requirements for acceptable documentation.
Please note we can no longer accept the Personal Services Card as proof of Identification or PPS Number.
We must also receive the following for the child:
1. Birth Certificate (Mandatory)
2. Passport of the Child (If available)
3. Proof of PPS Number: Proof of the child’s Personal Public Service Number on official documentation (Mandatory).
Please note we can no longer accept the Personal Services Card as proof of PPS Number
4. Proof of Address: Proof of address for the child must be that of the parent(s)/guardian(s) and dated within the last 6 months of membership application – utility bill, government letter or bank statement.
5. If the juvenile is 7 and over they must be present at the time of opening the account (Mandatory).
All monies deposited in the minor’s account are the minor’s sole property. All withdrawals made from a minor’s account must be for the minor’s sole benefit and may only be carried out by the legal guardian of the juvenile (up to the age of 7). From the age of 7 onwards the juvenile along with the parent/legal guardian should be present for all withdrawals.
Membership fee of €1 applies. A minimum share balance of €5 is required to open an account and to retain membership.
