Are you a student, or is there one in your household?
If so, at Gurranabraher Credit Union, we wanted to let you know that we are here for you. Whether you need help applying for a Loan, setting up your Mobile Banking App, or opening a Student Current Account, our team is dedicated to providing personalised assistance to students and their families.
Also, for the month of September, when you open a Student Current Account, you will be entered into a draw to win a laptop worth €479. The lucky winner will be chosen at random on the 1st October 2025.
Top Tips For Students
Open a Student Current Account
Before you do anything else, make sure to open a GCU Student Current Account. Opening a Student Current Account is easy, you can do this online at gcul.ie or in our Bakers Road Branch.
- No monthly maintenance fees
- Free online and mobile banking
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Real-time notifications to help you stay in control
Create a Budget
Keep it simple, it doesn’t need to be complicated! Just ask yourself…
- What is coming in each week?
- What are the essentials each week (rent, food, transport)?
- What is left for fun?
Use your GCU Mobile App to review everything once a week — no guilt, just awareness.
If you need support, just ask!
We’re here to help! Whether you’re figuring out your first budget or need a small student loan to cover upfront college costs. Our student loans are flexible, member-first, and designed to ease the pressure — not add to it. You can apply in branch, online or by phone.
Terms and Conditions: Competition is open to new Student Current Account holders only. Accounts must be opened between 1st – 30th of September 2025 to quality for entry. The winner will be chosen at random by Gurranbraher Credit Union on the 1st October 2025. The winner must collect their prize from Gurranabraher Credit Union, Bakers Road, Cork. Usual terms of membership apply, see gcul.ie for more. For Current Account T&C’s click here.