How do I make a Regular Payment to another Financial Institute?
Step 1- Go to the Make Payment Screen
On the home page of your online account, click on the “Payments” Option on the main menu of the left side of the home page. Then click the, “Make Payment’s on the top of the page. This tab loads by default when “Payments” is selected.
Select, ‘Payment to another account” and click on Next. When the next screen loads, select regular payment then click the Next button. Click Next to progress to the to the next screen.
Click Next to progress to the next screen.
Step 2 -Enter the Originating Details
Select a balance from the drop-down menu. This will be the balance the payment will be made from. Click the Next button to progress to the next screen.
Step 3- Enter the amount
Enter the amount of funds you wish to pay to the account you are transferring to.
Do not use commas.
Click the Next Button to progress to the next screen.
Step 4-Enter a Due Date
Enter the date you wish the first payment to be made in the due date box. The date format must be the following: dd/mm/yyyy.
Step 5 – Select a Destination
Select a destination to the make the payment to from the drop-down menu. Ensure all details are correct and click the Next button. You will be requested to enter your password for security reasons. This will complete the payment request.
On the home page of your online account, click on the “Payments” Option on the main menu of the left side of the home page. Then click the, “Make Payment’s on the top of the page. This tab loads by default when “Payments” is selected.
Select, ‘Payment to another account” and click on Next. When the next screen loads, select regular payment then click the Next button. Click Next to progress to the to the next screen.
Click Next to progress to the next screen.
Step 2 -Enter the Originating Details
Select a balance from the drop-down menu. This will be the balance the payment will be made from. Click the Next button to progress to the next screen.
Step 3- Enter the amount
Enter the amount of funds you wish to pay to the account you are transferring to.
Do not use commas.
Click the Next Button to progress to the next screen.
Step 4-Enter a Due Date
Enter the date you wish the first payment to be made in the due date box. The date format must be the following: dd/mm/yyyy.
Step 5 – Select a Destination
Select a destination to the make the payment to from the drop-down menu. Ensure all details are correct and click the Next button. You will be requested to enter your password for security reasons. This will complete the payment request.
How Do I Register?
It’s easy to register, and we’ll get you online in no time! Just click Register above and fill in the details.
I am having trouble registering for CU Online?
You are required to create a Username when registering for the CU Online accounts service. A Username should be easy to remember but not something which is directly linked to you or your account.
We recommend that you do not use:
Your Username should include at least 1 letter and 1 number. Your Username should also be at least 6 characters long and not include spaces.
Pins will be issued to you via a secure pin mailer sent by post. This should be changed to one of your own choosing as soon as possible.
If you lose your PIN report it to the Credit Union immediately and ask to be issued with a new PIN. The new PIN will be different to the old PIN.
Your PIN must be 8 digits in length and cannot contain letters.
Passwords must be created when registering. This is your security question for the site and should including at least 1 letter and 1 number. Please pay particular when creating this, try to avoid including spaces in your Password.
Your Password can be reissued to you by email if you lose it, however it will be a new Password not the old one which is sent. You should change the Password immediately after receiving it by email to maintain security.
We recommend that you do not use:
- Your Account Number
- Staff Number
- Pay Number
Your Username should include at least 1 letter and 1 number. Your Username should also be at least 6 characters long and not include spaces.
Pins will be issued to you via a secure pin mailer sent by post. This should be changed to one of your own choosing as soon as possible.
If you lose your PIN report it to the Credit Union immediately and ask to be issued with a new PIN. The new PIN will be different to the old PIN.
Your PIN must be 8 digits in length and cannot contain letters.
Passwords must be created when registering. This is your security question for the site and should including at least 1 letter and 1 number. Please pay particular when creating this, try to avoid including spaces in your Password.
Your Password can be reissued to you by email if you lose it, however it will be a new Password not the old one which is sent. You should change the Password immediately after receiving it by email to maintain security.
How do I get funds transferred into my credit union account by EFT? (Banking online, wages etc)
You can transfer funds from your bank account directly into your Credit Union account using your Credit Union IBAN and BIC number. This number can be located on the bottom of any lodgement receipt or if you have registered for cu online you will find it on your cu online account. Alternatively contact us on 1800 201 303.
You can also have your wages and most Social Welfare and Government Payments transferred directly into your credit union account by quoting your Credit Union IBAN and BIC.
You can also have your wages and most Social Welfare and Government Payments transferred directly into your credit union account by quoting your Credit Union IBAN and BIC.
How do I set up and add payees to my CU Online?
You can set up and add payees through CU Online. Once you are logged in, just go to Payments and choose Set Up Destination.
How do I sign up to be able to do funds transfers online?
When you register for CU Online you will automatically be able to transfer funds to and from your Credit Union account.
Have you registered more than once?
Have you registered more than once? If you have then this may be the cause of the login issue as each registration is unique and the details you receive for one will not work with another account. Multiple registrations also make it difficult to determine which Pin / Password is associated with a specific registration.
If you have registered multiple times, please contact us so that the additional accounts can be disabled.
Things to remember
Things to remember
- You create your username when you register.
- You create your Password when you register.
- Password must be at least 8 characters in length.
- Usernames and Passwords are both case sensitive, ensure the cap locks key is not on when entering the details.
- Your Pin can only contain numbers and is issued to you via post.
- Your online account session will expire after 5 minutes of inactivity, this is a security precaution.
- If you have problems viewing the website or online accounts please update your browser to the latest version.
I have forgotten my PIN and/or password for my CU Online?
You will need to contact us and we can re-issue you with a new PIN number or password or both.
You can contact us by email info@lifecu.ie or Freephone 1800 201 303
New passwords will be issued and sent to the email address you registered with – PIN numbers are sent by post to your postal address and up to 10 working days.
You can contact us by email info@lifecu.ie or Freephone 1800 201 303
New passwords will be issued and sent to the email address you registered with – PIN numbers are sent by post to your postal address and up to 10 working days.
I have forgotten my user id for my CU Online?
You can have this re-issued to you at the email address you registered with by clicking here
I am having problems logging into my CU Online?
If you are experiencing problems getting logged in to your CU Online Account, check the following:
If you did receive your confirmation email and pin mailer, check the details to ensure you are entering them correctly. If you are still having problems then please contact us directly on 1800 201 303 and we will help.
- Did you receive a confirmation email about your registration request? If no, then your registration was not completed properly, please try registering again making sure to fill in all the required details.
- Have you received your Pin number in the post? It can take up to 10 working days to arrive. This will be a numeric Pin.
If you did receive your confirmation email and pin mailer, check the details to ensure you are entering them correctly. If you are still having problems then please contact us directly on 1800 201 303 and we will help.
Do you have a smartphone app?
Yes, our smartphone app is called ‘CU Anywhere’ which allows you to access your account on the move. You can download the app from the App store for your Apple or Android phone.
Can I make payments into, or out of, my account online?
Yes you can make payments online from your Credit Union account to other Credit Union accounts, to other Irish bank accounts or to overseas bank accounts in the Eurozone. Once you are registered for CU Online, these functions will be available to you.
How do I register for online access?
It’s easy to register for our online banking. Just go to the register tab at the top of the website and fill in the details. You will then be sent a PIN in the post and once this is received you can access your online account.