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.