Christmas Savings Accounts

Save for Christmas throughout the year with our secured Christmas Savings Club

Our Christmas Savings Club allows you to put money aside throughout the year to help cover the cost of Christmas. Your savings are held securely with Thistle Credit Union until November, helping you deliver an unforgettable Christmas.

How it Works

Open an Account

Open an account online, on our app or in one of our branches across the West of Scotland.

Start Saving

Start saving throughout the year. You can save as much or as little as you want.

Gain Access

Gain access to your account at the start of November and receive your savings in cash.

Account Locks

The account and funds are locked in January and can be access the following November.

Why Choose a Christmas Savings Account?

Savings Protected by The FSCS

Pay for Christmas in Advance

Receive Your
Savings in Cash

Slow the
Circle of Borrowing

Reduce
Stress in January

Account is Locked During the Year

Financial Protection

At Thistle Credit Union we’re members of The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), which automatically gives you savings protection for up to the value of £85,000. The FSCS is funded by the financial services industry and is free to consumers, meaning if your credit union goes out of business you will receive your money back within seven days (T&Cs apply).

Required Documents

Photographic ID such as an in date passport, driving license or full birth certificate.

Proof of address such as a bank statement or utility bill dated within the last three months.

Why Choose Thistle Credit Union?

Not for
Profit

Member
Owned

Community Focused

Fixed Interest Rates

Protected
Savings

Six Local
Branches

Free Loan Protection

Manage On Our App

Let's Get Started

Join the growing movement revolutionising how we bank by opening your Thistle Credit Union account.

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