Foreign Exchange
This is a member-only service.
Your account must be fully up-to-date before transacting.
Are you planning the trip of a lifetime?
We've got you covered if you need foreign exchange.
If you're travelling to the UK or the USA, you can buy your Sterling or Dollars in all of our offices.
You can also order other currencies or larger USD and GBP amounts using our Click & Collect option.
Members, please note your account must be active & have up-to-date proof of address and proof of ID before we can process any FX transaction.
There is no commission fee if you order your currency online. If you order before 12 pm, we will endeavor to have your currency available the next working day.
You will receive an SMS or phone call when your currency arrives. (remember to check opening hours for the office you’ll collect from).
You can pay by cash or card for your currency and payment will be taken when you collect your foreign exchange.
Opening Hours for Foreign Exchange Counters:

Portlaoise
Monday: Office Closed
Tuesday: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Wednesday: 10am- 4.30pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.30 - 2.00pm

Athy
Monday: 9.30am - 4.30pm*
Tuesday: 9.30am - 4.30pm*
Wednesday: 10am - 4.30pm*
Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm*
Friday: 9.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday: Office Closed
*This office is closed for lunch Monday-Thursday 12.30pm-1.30pm

Abbeyleix
Monday: Office Closed
Tuesday: 9.15am - 4.30pm*
Wednesday: 10am - 4.30pm*
Thursday: 9.15am - 4.30pm*
Friday: 9.15am - 6.30pm*
Saturday: 9.15am - 12.00pm
*This office is closed for lunch Monday-Thursday 12.30pm-1.30pm
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Modern Banking
Our members have the option of registering for online banking, allowing you to transfer funds, pay bills, apply for our services and much more.
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You can be assured of a professional service from Credit Union at all times. Our phone lines are open Monday to Saturday for your convenience. You do not pay a transaction fee for saving with us, or borrowing money.
Automated transactions
As well as transacting at the counter, members can pay in to their account by direct debit, standing order and credit transfer or by making a debit card payment through online banking.