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16 Dec 2025

Important Membership Highlights

Gateway Credit Union's Terms & Conditions (28 Nov 2025) detail eligibility, savings limits £30,000, fees, and schemes. Key points include the £5 minimum savings, annual fees, and the Benevolent Scheme requiring 3 years of continuous savings. Full document available to download.

11 Dec 2025

Take Control: Our support helping you with direct payments

GCU asks members to get benefits/pensions paid into their bank account for instant access & greater control. Help us streamline! Keep saving via Standing Order or direct cash deposits.

11 Dec 2025

Stop Loan Sharks: Protect Your Finances This Christmas

Stop loan sharks in Wales. Spot red flags & get confidential help from the Wales IMLT. Use your credit union for safe loans. Don't suffer in silence.

10 Dec 2025

Stop Scammers in Their Tracks: Your Guide to Online Safety

Learn how to spot online scammers and protect your Gateway Credit Union accounts. Discover what we will never ask for, and get essential tips to avoid phishing, urgent calls, and financial fraud.

09 Dec 2025

Navigate the Festive Season Without Financial Stress

Holiday financial stress, cost-of-living Christmas, saving money holidays, festive season budget.

01 Dec 2025

Greater Peace of Mind: FSCS Deposit Protection Limit Rises to £120,000

Protect your savings! From Dec 1, 2025, the FSCS deposit protection limit rises to £120,000 at UK-authorised providers like Gateway Credit Union. Get peace of mind with enhanced financial security.

01 Dec 2025

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29 Nov 2025

Borrow with Purpose: Making Every Pound Count

Unlock financial stability with Gateway Credit Union. Borrow with purpose for home upgrades, consolidation, or essentials. We offer responsible, community-focused loans to help you move forward.

24 Nov 2025

Delivering Ethical Financial Support Across South East Wales

Get the facts on Gateway Credit Union's loan process and working hours. Learn about our 5-day timeline and why we prioritise ethical, community-focused service over speed.

24 Nov 2025

Taking Control of Your Finances: Essential UK & Wales Money and Debt Advice

Feeling overwhelmed by debt? Get free, expert, confidential financial and debt advice in the UK and Wales using MoneyHelper and government resources.

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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.