Why Save With A Credit Union?
Whether you’re saving for an important occasion or just a ‘rainy day’, regularly putting money away with a Credit Union is an excellent way to reach your goal. Once... Read More
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What’s The Difference Between A Credit Union And A Bank?
Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that serve the needs of their members. They offer similar banking products and services to those you would find at other financial institutions.... Read More
What is a Credit Union?
Credit unions are not-for-profit, community-based cooperatives, offering savings, low-cost loans and a range of affordable financial products services. Many offer a wide choice of additional products such as junior... Read More
Bridgend schoolchildren named super savers of the year
Schoolchildren in Bridgend are celebrating their success after winning a prestigious award from the Credit Unions of Wales. Pupils of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Llangewydd Road visited... Read More
Credit Union volunteer wins national award
Volunteer Reg Smith from Newport has received a prestigious title in the first Credit Union of Wales Awards. The 62-year-old retired civil servant was judged Volunteer of the Year... Read More
Tredegar pub manager wins savings award
A pub manager from Tredegar has won a prestigious award for encouraging her staff to become “super-savers”. Stacey Irish of The Mountain Air Inn in Nantybwch received the “Workplace... Read More
How to avoid loan sharks
Many people come up against financial problems from time to time. These can include sudden repairs to your car, replacing an old cooker or receiving a credit card bill... Read More
Is My Money Safe With a Credit Union?
Just like a bank or building society, Credit Unions are regulated to ensure your money is looked after. As community organisations, Credit Unions of Wales are focussed on responsible... Read More
‘Don’t Let Home Improvement Costs Get Out Of Hand
Are you looking to spruce up your home? Need to replace those cracked wooden framed windows, re-tile that 1970s style bathroom or create a new extension for the family?... Read More
Why Take Out A Loan With A Credit Union?
Credit unions offer very competitive rates of interest on personal loans. The money the union holds in savings and current accounts is lent out to other members who need... Read More
Denbighshire Council Wins National Credit Union Title
Denbighshire County Council has received a national award for its work to help improve the financial health of its staff and tenants. The Credit Unions of Wales Award was... Read More
Credit Unions of Wales heralds Cardiff man who has personally aided 200 African orphans
A Cardiff Council worker who has personally funded the education and shelter of almost 200 orphans in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is being recognised on Thursday as part... Read More
Five tips to keep your spending under control
If you’re looking to put yourself on a financial diet this New Year, you’re not alone. Credit Unions of Wales the length and breadth of the country are tightening... Read More
What is a representative APR interest rate?
When considering taking out a loan or a credit card you will probably come up against the term ‘representative APR’, but what exactly does it mean? Basically, it means... Read More
Merthyr junior savers learn essential life skills
Merthyr youngsters are developing important financial skills by saving their pocket money with their local Credit Union. Forty pupils at Abercanaid Community School deposit their savings weekly into a... Read More