Saving with us
Whether you save a little or a lot, putting money aside on a regular basis means you will be working towards managing your money better. Saving gives you something to look forward to and provides a nest egg to fall back on, should the need arise.
You can apply to open a savings account online or by visiting one of our branches. visiting one of our branches.
You will need your National Insurance Number to hand.
Saving money with Central Liverpool Credit Union gives you:
- Flexible and easy access to your savings
- Safe and ethical way to save
- Competitive return (annual dividend on your savings shares)
- Free life insurance (terms and conditions apply)
- Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Everyone’s a saver
When you join Central Liverpool Credit Union we open a member account for you. This is often referred to as a share account and is suitable for everyone and provides you a flexible and easy option to saving.
There are a number of ways to save:
- Deposit cash/ cheques or debit card
- Set up a regular standing order to your savings (share) account.
- Set up payment via payroll membership.
- Pay benefit payments directly to your account.
Credit Union members can save as little as £1 per week. Small regular amounts soon add up and remember at the Credit Union you are not just another customer, but a co-owning member of an organisation which provides security and protection.
Dividend
Central Liverpool Credit Union pays a dividend to help make your savings grow. Dividends are a share of the profits applied as a percentage return on your deposits. Dividends are agreed at each Annual General Meeting.
The tables below give examples of how regular savings can soon add up!
Weekly savings calculator
| Amount Saved: | £2 | £5 | £10 | £20 | £25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £104 | £260 | £520 | £1,040 | £1,300 |
| Year 2 | £208 | £520 | £1,040 | £2,080 | £2,600 |
| Year 3 | £312 | £780 | £1,560 | £3,120 | £3,900 |
| Year 4 | £416 | £1,040 | £2,080 | £4,160 | £5,200 |
| Year 5 | £520 | £1,300 | £2,600 | £5,200 | £6,500 |
Monthly savings calculator
| Amount Saved: | £10 | £15 | £30 | £40 | £50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £120 | £180 | £360 | £480 | £600 |
| Year 2 | £240 | £360 | £720 | £960 | £1,200 |
| Year 3 | £360 | £540 | £1,080 | £1,440 | £1,800 |
| Year 4 | £480 | £720 | £1,440 | £1,920 | £2,400 |
| Year 5 | £600 | £900 | £1,800 | £2,400 | £3,000 |
Protected savings
In respect of deposits, an eligible depositor is entitled to claim up to £85,000. For joint accounts each account holder is treated as having a claim in respect of their share so, for a joint account held by two eligible depositors, the maximum amount that could be claimed would be £85,000 each (making a total of £170,000 maximum payment for protected deposits).
The £85,000 limit relates to the combined amount in all the eligible depositor’s accounts with Central Liverpool Credit Union, including their share of any joint account and not to each separate account.
For further information about the scheme (including the amounts covered and eligibility to claim) please either contact us or refer to the FSCS website www.FSCS.org.uk or call 020 7892 7300 or 0800 678 1100.