How to Join

Thistle Credit Union is a savings and loans co-operative owned by its 9,000 members. When you join, you become a member and part-owner. Applying online takes around 10 minutes.

Can I Join?

You can join if you reside or are employed in the following postcodes: G, PA, FK, KA, ML and DG.

These are the Glasgow, Paisley, Falkirk, Kilmarnock, Motherwell and Dumfries postcode areas. If your home or work postcode starts with one of these, you are eligible.

Saving for a child? A parent or guardian can open a Junior Savings account for them.

How It Works

Check that you live or work in one of our postcode areas
Apply online. The form takes around 10 minutes
We check your details and your ID
Start saving by standing order, direct debit, card payment or through your employer with Payroll Savers
Borrow when you need to. You need at least £10 in your savings account before you can apply for a loan, and we recommend saving regularly for at least eight weeks first

What You Need to Apply

Have these ready before you start:

Your full name, date of birth and contact details
Details of your beneficiary or next of kin
Two forms of ID and a proof of address
Your bank details, so you can save with us

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After You Join

You can manage your account on our free mobile app, online, by phone or in any of our branches. As a member you can vote at our general meetings and share in any dividend we pay on savings.