You can still join NCCU if you are a member of another credit union but wish to benefit from NCCU’s wide range of quality and modern services. But first, you must disclose to the credit union your intention to seek membership in NCCU in keeping with Section 26 (8) of the new Co-operatives Society Act No. 2 of 2011. The Act stipulates that “A person who is a member of a credit union shall not apply for membership of another credit union unless his or her application is accompanied by the written consent of the credit union of which he or she is already a member …”
If you have tax obligations in other countries, we may need to collect additional tax information during your account opening process. This is related to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) which requires us to report information about U.S. account holders to the IRS and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) which facilitates the exchange of financial account information between countries to ensure tax compliance. Consult a tax advisor to better understand how these regulations may apply to your individual situation.