New Zealand Firefighters Credit Union

New Zealand Firefighters Credit Union - Dedicated to our members

In May 1976 the Central Fire station in Oriental Parade Wellington discovered the need to establish a credit union. The members of the Fire station held a meeting and decided to form a Credit Union.

Each member was asked to contribute $120.00 and this money was in turn used to loan money to other members in need.

In 1981 the New Zealand Firefighters Credit Union consisted of 2000 members from all over New Zealand.

Today the Credit Union has over $13 million in total assets and are the third largest Credit Union in New Zealand.

People helping each other succeed

The first credit union helped people with the same common interest pool their resources to help others in the community.

Nowadays Credit Unions provide all the same services as banks do and offer everyday savings accounts as well as a host personal loans and lots of other benefits.

The Credit Union is run and operated by its members, so all profits are channelled back into helping the members.

The supporting documents required are as follows:

• A recent utility bills that displays your name
• A council rates notice
• A statement from your NZ bank
• An insurance policy (if relevant0)
• A letter from the Electoral Office
• A Government Agency issued item that includes your name, your physical address and your unique reference number
• Any other documents that may be requested

New Zealand Firefighters Credit Union Services

To join this Credit Union, you need to be part of the New Zealand Firefighters' group and you need to adhere to all their terms and rules.

You will need to apply for membership by completing the online loan application form and providing the indentation required. There are many ways to verify your identification these include: Electronic identity verification – This process allows us to use your driver’s license and proof of address to verify your identification. If you prefer to not use the electronic verification system you may get the documents certified.

Documents to have certified include:

• Your driver's licence
• Your passport
• Your NZ identity certificate
• NZ firearms licence
• Overseas passport

The benefits of joining our Credit Union

Joining a credit union in New Zealand is like joining a family that really cares about your needs. The Union is owned and operated by its members, so the members want to the union to do well.

The benefits include:

• AccessDebit Mastercard
• Great deals on insurance options
• Access to online banking anytime anywhere
• The ability to set up automatic payments
• Low-interest rates and savings on other costs
• Access to an everyday savings account
• The ability to pay your bills easily
• The access to quick cash loans
• Access to affordable financial products
• Mobile banking options