Latest News

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.

13 Apr 2026

GCU - Newsletters

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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.

20 Mar 2026

Member Loan & Benevolent Scheme Survey

Help Gateway Credit Union shape the future of our Loan Protection Insurance and Benevolent Scheme. As a member-owned cooperative, your feedback is vital to ensuring we provide the best value and support for your financial well-being. Please take a few minutes to complete our member survey and share your thoughts. Your voice helps GCU grow stronger. Together, we build a better community.

12 Mar 2026

Easter Opening Hours

Easter is just around the corner! Whether you’re gearing up for a family feast, a local egg hunt, or simply a well-deserved long weekend, we want to make sure your financial needs are covered.

21 Feb 2026

Financial Wellbeing 101: Navigating Debt Management Options

Compare debt consolidation loans, IVAs, and DROs. Discover which debt management solution fits your needs, protects your credit score, and improves your long-term financial wellbeing

06 Feb 2026

Half-Term Survival: The ABCs of Budget-Friendly Fun

Struggling to entertain the kids this February half-term? Discover our budget-friendly ABC guide to family fun in Torfaen and Monmouthshire.

31 Jan 2026

7 Pro-Tips to Beat Rising Supermarket Prices

Beat inflation with these 7 savvy supermarket hacks. From "yellow sticker" timing to own-brand swaps, learn how to slash your grocery bills.

25 Jan 2026

Worried about future energy costs? You aren’t alone

As a community-focused credit union, Gateway is committed to helping our members manage their finances and plan.

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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.