Welcome to City of Plymouth Credit Union

A safer way to save, a cheaper way to borrow.

The City of Plymouth Credit Union is an ethical,  not for profit, member-owned financial organisation.

We are dedicated to the economic development of the community in Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, providing financial services to all our members including those who have been excluded from traditional services and who are often badly served by existing financial organisations.

We offer a real community-based alternative to banks and building societies. Using our members' savings, we provide loans at affordable, highly-competitive interest rates. We can provide assistance to members with our budget accounts to help ensure those important bills are paid on time. And, subject to certain terms and conditions, our members' Savings and Loans are covered by FREE life insurance.

We work in partnership with many local councils throughout the area to provide members with financial products and services which they find invaluable.

Compare our loan rates and see how much you can save

Cost Estimate for Loan of £500 over 6 months

ProviderInterest Rate (APR)RepaymentsTotal Interest PaidTotal Cost of Loan
City of Plymouth Credit Union26.82%£89.26 per month£35.58£535.58
Provident535.3%£130 per month£280£780
Satsuma856%£158 per month£448£948
Sunny1291%£165.53 per month£493.20£993.23

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Latest News

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New Child Benefit Forms

Did you know you could get a £100 fine for claiming free prescriptions simply because a tick box is missing off NHS prescription forms? Read this article for the full details. Until the new forms arrive at your surgery, check with your pharmacist when you collect your prescription to make sure you don’t get caught!

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Increase in Child Benefit Rates

Child Benefit rates are rising in April after being frozen for 5 years! Find all the details here.

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Universal Credit is Forcing Some People Towards Loan Sharks

This article describes how some people are being forced to get cash from Loan Sharks. We advise that people look around carefully, especially to low-cost loans from your local credit union to help while Universal Credit payments get sorted out. Credit unions can’t help everybody, but they will do their very best to help as they do understand the problems.

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Our Products

Savings

Saving with us couldn’t be easier. We have a wide range of savings accounts to suit your needs. You can pay into your savings accounts in many different ways, with cash, by standing order, or even direct from the Department of Work and Pensions.

Loans

We have a large range of loans to suit everything you could possibly need. Even if you have a poor credit history, we may still be able to help. Compare our interest rates with other high street providers and see how much you can save.

Prepaid Debit Card

A convenient and safe way to store and spend your loan or savings is to use one of our low-cost Prepaid Debit Cards. We can transfer money to your card which you then use anywhere like any other debit card. So easy and secure to use, much better than carrying large amounts of cash or writing cheques.

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Our Services

Budget Accounts

Having problems paying your bills? When you make payments into your savings accounts, we can arrange that your regular bills are paid for you. Then you know that what’s left over is yours to spend.

Payroll Deduction

A great way to save or repay your loan. And because its deducted at source, you hardly notice it! Get your employer to join our scheme.

Rent Direct Scheme

Paying rent is often stressful both for tenant and landlord. We can help to reduce the stress.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit is coming to the South West. We can help make the transition.

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Our staff

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Our Board

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Chair
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Director
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What our members say

Mrs D approached the City of Plymouth Credit Union with the intention of renewing her loan. While assessing her application it was identified she had a series of pay day loans. She had taken one pay day loan to help towards her wedding, then to repay the loan she borrowed from another pay day lender. Then borrowed from a third payday lender to repay lender two at the same time borrowing money from lender one to cover living costs. Her husband was unaware of any of this going on. The City of Plymouth Credit Union consolidated the loans into one. Mrs & Mr D are now settled into married life and are happily repaying their loan to the Credit Union on an affordable basis.

Mrs D, Living in PL4, Plymouth

Miss S had a problem with her car which required repairs costing over £300. She explained that, without her car, she would lose her job as it was required to enable her to visit her clients. City of Plymouth Credit Union offered her a low-cost loan to enable her to carry on in her employment.

Miss S, Living in PL1, Plymouth

Mr G was setting up a business and required to purchase a van to enable him to visit his clients. City of Plymouth Credit Union provided him with a personal loan to purchase a van. His business is now highly successful and he has paid back his loan in full.

Mr G, Living and Working in PL1, Plymouth

We had to scrap our car last week. We are lost without a car. Luckily, I have been saving with City of Plymouth Credit Union for just such an emergency and were able to borrow £3,000 at a very low rate of interest. Even the car salesman remarked that the finance he could offer would have been more expensive.

Mr C S, Living in PL1, Plymouth

City of Plymouth Credit Union helped me tremendously to budget and pay my bills. Excellent personal one-to-one without quibble.

Mr P M, PL4, Plymouth

Who We Are

The City of Plymouth Credit Union is a not for profit, member-owned financial organisation dedicated to the economic development of the community of Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly. We provide financial services to all our members including those who have been excluded from traditional services.

  • We serve Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
  • We provide financial services including savings and loans
  • We are dedicated to combating Financial Exclusion

How Can I Get Involved

Are you interested in helping your community thrive? Do you think that helping them financially is the way to go? Then we have lots of vacancies for volunteers to help deliver an ethical, community-based financial service throughout Devon and Cornwall. Future employers also tend to look favourably on applicants who have a background in volunteering.

Our History

1997 - The West Plymouth Credit Union was officially registered. Our common bond was limited to Mount Wise, Devonport, Keyham, Ford, Stoke and Pennycomequick.

1999 - Moved into first office at Community Corner, Wolseley Road Flats.

1999 - Our common bond was expanded to include North Prospect, Ham, Camels Head, Peverell and Pennycross.

2001 - Moved into current office at 14 Cumberland Street, Devonport.

2002 - Accounts computerised and first paid staff employed.

2002 - Credit unions became subject to regulation by the Financial Services Authority.

2006 - Our common bond was expanded to include the whole of Plymouth and our name was changed to the City of Plymouth Credit Union.

2007 - Began offering our capacity-based Wise Finance loans.

2010 - Plymouth City Council and Plymouth CityBus payroll deduction schemes launched.

2011 - Our Local Housing Allowance scheme launched.

2011 - New website enabling online account access launched.

2016 - Merger with HOPE Credit union.

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Registered Office: 14 Cumberland Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4DX  Registered Number IP00511C
Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the
Prudential Regulation Authority.  FRN 213937
A Member of the Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (ABCUL)