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21 Oct 2025

Festivity, Finance, and the Fine Print

It’s that exciting time of year! As the days get shorter, our thoughts turn to festive shopping, gifts for loved ones, and maybe a new outfit or two for the holiday parties.

15 Oct 2025

Managing your finances from your pay packet!

Partnering with local employers to make saving simple. Don't see your company? Here's how to fix that.

10 Oct 2025

Opening the Conversation on World Mental Health Day

Open the conversation for World Mental Health Day. Get practical tips on talking about your mental health and checking in on loved ones

06 Oct 2025

Shape Our Future: Join the Board of Directors

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors! This is a unique opportunity to help guide the future of your credit union and ensure we continue to serve our members effectively.

06 Oct 2025

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22 Sep 2025

You're eligible to join Gateway Credit Union (GCU) and apply for a loan!

Gateway Credit Union (GCU) is a reputable financial institution with over 27 years of experience dedicated to assisting the residents of Torfaen, Monmouthshire and surrounding areas in achieving financial resilience in the present complex economic environment

19 Sep 2025

Wedding Bells and Budget Woes: Why One-Third of Couples Are Borrowing to Say "I Do"

The dream of a perfect wedding often comes with a hefty price tag. It's a surprising, yet increasingly common, reality that 1 in 3 couples expects to borrow to pay for their wedding. This trend isn't without its reasons, and understanding them can help couples navigate their journey to the altar.

01 Sep 2025

Back-to-School Savings: Smart Tips for Your Family

The new school year is an exciting time, but the costs can quickly add up, especially if you have more than one child. Uniforms, shoes, and sports equipment can put a serious dent in your budget.

20 Aug 2025

Gateway Credit Union, here for you in Torfaen & Monmouthshire

Gateway Credit Union, founded in 1996, is a financial institution that focuses on offering financial services to its members in Torfaen, Monmouthshire & surrounding areas. offering Savings and Loans.

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Discover the advantage of a fair and affordable loan from Gateway Credit Union. Our loans are low-cost and high-value!

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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

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.