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15 May 2026

Finance with heart: Join Our Lunch & Learn with Gateway Credit Union

Join our Lunch & Learn on 6th July at 1pm! Discover Gateway Credit Union’s ethical loans, smart savings, and member-owned banking in South East Wales.

11 May 2026

Breaking the Cycle: Why Your Bank Balance and Mental Health are Connected

It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Break the cycle of money stress and debt with our guide to financial wellbeing.

11 May 2026

Loan Sharks Play Games with People’s Lives—It’s Time to Make it Game Over

Stop loan sharks in England and Wales. The IMLT and WIMLU provide 24/7 confidential support to help you escape illegal lenders. No judgment, just help. Take back control and make it game over.

11 May 2026

From Friction to Finance: How to Build Financial Harmony as a Couple

Stop fighting about finances! Build a stronger relationship with Gateway Credit Union’s guide to financial harmony. Discover the "4-Account Rule," learn how to budget as a team, and improve communication to turn money stress into shared success.

27 Apr 2026

Mum’s Guide to Stress-Free Budgeting: Simple Steps for a Happier Home

Struggling to balance family fun with the household budget? Being a busy mum is hard enough without complex spreadsheets. Gateway Credit Union shares 5 simple steps to help you master your finances, cut hidden costs, and save for the summer holidays.

15 Apr 2026

Celebrating Our Community: Announcing our Spotlight Project

Gateway Credit Union is celebrating the heartbeat of Southeast Wales with our new Community Spotlight Video Project! We’re highlighting the local charities, businesses, and clubs that make our region thrive.

14 Apr 2026

A New Chapter: ABCUL Rebrands to All Together Money

Gateway Credit Union is proud to support the All Together Money movement (formerly ABCUL). This rebrand unites credit unions across Great Britain with a clearer voice for ethical, community finance.

13 Apr 2026

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01 Apr 2026

Introducing the Express Payroll Loan

Our Express Payroll Loan is designed specifically to give our payroll members flexible borrowing options when they need them most.

20 Mar 2026

Big News for Credit Unions: Why the New UK Reforms Matter to You

Gateway Credit Union welcomes the March 2026 UK reforms. New rules expand access for 10M+ members, including students and families, boosting financial inclusion across Wales.

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Community Accounts

Accounts For Organisations

Accounts For Organisations

Organisations can now join Gateway Credit Union as Corporate Members, when you open a Community Account.

Our Community Account is an easy way for organisations to make their money work hard in their local area. Community Accounts attract the same rate of dividend as other savings and are very similar to our Share Account for individuals. You get a passbook and easy access to your money. As with individuals, the maximum you can have in the account is £30,000. We accept deposits by cash, cheque, e-banking or standing order.

The account is suitable for:

  • Community groups and local charities

The Gateway Credit Union Community Account provides a solution for small community groups who are looking for a secure account to deposit their money.  Whether you are a sports club, craft group or choir, you can deposit your subs, oche fees and coffee morning takings in your local Credit Union shares account.

A GCU Community Account requires a minimum of three signatories. Each of the signatories will need to provide:

- Proof of ID

- Proof of address

- Proof of NI number

If you would like to open a Community Account, please call in to see us at 21 Commercial Street, Pontypool, NP4 6JP.

All GCU Community Accounts incur an annual membership fee of £5.00.This will be automatically deducted from your GCU account on or after 30th September each year.

Community Accounts are not intended to replace a Business Bank Account

If you would like to open a Community Account, download the Application form here.

GCU loan products are unavailable on GCU Community Accounts.

Gateway Credit Union reserves the right to close any Community Accounts which are considered to be exceeding fair use.