Monaghan Credit Union is one of 16 credit unions nationwide to launch a new Debit Card and Current Account service.
The MYCU Mastercard Debit Card and Current Account is now available to over 400,000 credit union members across Ireland.
The MYCU Debit Card is part of the Mastercard network and can be used at millions of locations worldwide.
Members will also be able to complete and manage all their day-to-day banking requirements with their credit union.
The Debit Card has been developed and designed by CUSOP and its CEO, Dermot Griffin, says it's been created "by Credit Unions for Credit Union members".
He spoke to our reporter, Diarmuid Pepper, and began by explaining the work that went into designing this service: