Easy Saver

You can access to your money via free transfers to any UK bank account, by logging in to your account online.

You can set up a bank transfer or regular Standing Order from your bank account.

You can find out the details you need to add money to your account by logging in to the member portal. 

To pay in a cheque, you can request a pre-paid envelope by emailing info@gwcu.org.uk. Please make sure you include your name, postcode and member number on the back of the cheque.

If you need to pay in cash, you can request a free Allpay card which can be used to make cash deposits at any Post Office or Paypoint outlet. We cannot accept cash in the post.

Our savings accounts are not set-up for day-to-day banking, so if you regularly need access to cash then we then we strongly encourage you to open a current account with a bank or a building society. 

Yes. Your eligible deposits with Great Western Credit Union are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the £85,000 limit are unlikely to be covered.

A 'dividend' is a share of the profit that we make, which is paid to our members each year. Last year members received a dividend between 0.25% on their savings.

Members get to decide the dividend we pay at our Annual General Meeting, which is usually held in March and is open for all members to attend.