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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.

15 Dec 2025

Get Festive with the Gateway Credit Union Christmas Quiz!

To add a little extra cheer to your festive season, the team at Gateway Credit Union has put together a fun, downloadable Christmas Quiz!

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

GCU - Newsletters

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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.

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Share Account

The Share Account is a straightforward savings account held by all our members.  You can pay in whatever you wish, up to our maximum savings amount, currently £30,000 and withdraw whenever you wish.  You open a Share Account when you become a member of Gateway Credit Union.

We have lots of convenient ways to pay into your savings account(s). You can use any or all of them, whatever suits you best. Click here for details.

Gateway Credit Union is regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and is also a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. In the event of a credit union collapsing 100% of the first £85,000 of any savings is refunded, making a credit union savings account as secure as any bank or building society.

Most of our members register a bank account with us, and can then request withdrawals by phone.

You can also register for online services and request a withdrawal online