Latest News

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.

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.

08 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.

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.

19 Nov 2025

Mind and Body: Gateway Credit Union Celebrates Self-Care Week 2025

Learn essential self-care strategies from Gateway Credit Union to improve your mental health, diet, and sleep. Start your personal well-being journey this Self-Care Week.

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Payment Methods

  • Online Banking 

If you already use online banking with your main bank, you can set up a regular standing order and/or one-off payment to:

Account Name: Gateway Credit Union

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Reference Example: 1234 Smith A

Please take care and check that your reference details are correct to prevent any delay in us allocating the        funds to your GCU account.

  • Payroll Savings

Check to see if you work for a GCU Payroll Partner Employer here.   

Important Information Regarding How we Process Your Payments

  • Any Loan Repayments and Attached Savings due to Gateway Credit Union will always be deducted first from any amounts received.
  • Any remaining amounts, including full amounts for members with a nil loan balance, will be safely deposited into your GCU Shares unless stated otherwise.
  • To deposit amounts across multiple savings accounts (e.g. Shares, Christmas Savings, Special Events etc.) please let us know.
  • In accordance with our Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud Prevention Policies, large, suspicious and/or unexpected payments received by GCU may be subject to 2 weeks clearance before they can be withdrawn.
  • Other Saving Methods

If you don’t use online banking and your employer isn’t a payroll partner of ours yet, you can have one or more of your benefits paid directly into your GCU account.

We also accept cash and cheques made payable to you.

  • Please call : 01495 832111
  • e-mail: info@gatewaycu.co.uk
  • or visit us:21 Commercial Street, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 6JQ