Latest News

14 Nov 2025

Member Notice: Festive Opening Hours

The festive season is almost here! We know how important it is for you to manage your finances during this busy time, so please take note of our special opening hours for member services over the Christmas and New Year period.

10 Nov 2025

Gateway Credit Union Celebrates Real Living Wage Week 2025: Paying a Wage That Truly Meets Needs

Gateway Credit Union is proud to be part of Real Living Wage Week, taking place from Monday, November 10th to Sunday, November 16th, 2025!

06 Nov 2025

The Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Our Community's Trustees This Week

Celebrating Trustees Week! We support 70+ community groups across South East Wales (Food Banks, PTAs, sports clubs). Diolch to all volunteers

05 Nov 2025

The Vicious Cycle: How Money Stress Knocks Down Your Mental Health

As it's Stress Awareness Day! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most common and challenging sources of stress: money

03 Nov 2025

Stop the Silence: How Talking About Money Transforms Your Financial Life

Talk Money Week: Learn how starting an open conversation about money can reduce stress, build trust, and transform your financial life with support from Gateway Credit Union.

03 Nov 2025

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31 Oct 2025

Why Your Next Career Step Should Be with Gateway Credit Union

Join Gateway Credit Union in Pontypool as a Member Services Officer! Deliver outstanding service, supporting our community values.

23 Oct 2025

Kids Eat FREE or £1 This October Half Term (October 27th - 31st)

Kids eat FREE or £1 this October Half Term! Skip the cooking, save money.

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.

20 Oct 2025

Shining Bright at the Credit Unions of Wales Celebration!

Award win for Gateway Credit Union! Read about Charlotte's Award of Recognition at the Credit Unions of Wales event and our commitment to financial wellbeing.

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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

BankCo Operative Bank PLC
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referenceYour GCU Member Number, Surname, Forename
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