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Birmingham Forward Steps Conference
We are delighted to be at the Birmingham Forward Steps conference today, Monday 22nd November. In Birmingham 37% of children are living in poverty, that's 100,000. The Covid-19 pandemic has made things worse; a 4.7% increase. So many organisations in our city working...
Happy International Credit Union Day!
21st October is International Credit Union Day, the theme is 'Building Financial Health for a Brighter Tomorrow'. Advance Credit Union is one of 300+ credit unions in the UK, and part of a global network of credit unions and financial cooperatives serving millions of...
Christmas Loans
Thinking about Christmas? To help our members who want a Christmas loan top-up*, with effect from Monday 4th October members may top up their loan if the outstanding balance is £300 or less (increased from £200). Login to internet banking to check your...
Covid-19 Guidelines
Covid-19 restrictions have eased, however Covid is still spreading rapidly in our region and can have serious health effects. If you haven't yet been vaccinated, or received your 6-month booster, you can book this online on the NHS website. Some of our customers may...
Provident closing – credit union could help
Do you, your friends or family borrow from Provident Financial? As Provident doorstep lending is closing, they are recommending customers join their local credit union. Recommend Advance Credit Union and we will do what we can to help. Find out more here. ...
New City Centre branch
Big day for us last week, we finally have the keys to our new branch on Corporation St in Birmingham city centre! Over the next few weeks we'll be fitting it out, recruiting additional staff and opening our doors to many more new credit union Members. Erdington branch...
Birmingham Forward Steps
Presentations today with Birmingham Forward Steps and our partners The Illegal Money Lending Team and Thrive Together Birmingham. Understanding financial poverty and how Advance Credit Union can support families with...
0.5% Dividend Paid
This year's dividend was agreed at the AGM on 27th February and has now been credited to Members' credit union savings. 0.5% - that's a better return than most high street banks!
Members AGM 27th February 2021
Thanks to all our Members who joined us on Saturday for our first virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The documents for the meeting are now available online to view and download here.
Covid-19 Lockdown update 5th January 2021
From Tuesday 5th January we are again under tighter restrictions to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. The customer service counter will be closed from Tuesday 5th January, customer service will continue by webchat, email and phone with staff being home-based. Do please...