Authorised and regulated by the
 Financial Services Authority
 Firm Reference No 436625

NFRN Credit Union Limited

Welcome to the NFRN Credit Union.
About Us
What We Are
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A financial co-operative
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Based on a 'common bond'
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As safe as any bank or building society
NFRN Credit Union is a financial co-operative, owned and controlled by our members, which offers financial services to suit your needs.  We operate on the principle of a common bond between the members.  Our common bond is based on membership of or working for the NFRN (National Federation of Retail Newsagents).  It includes their immediate families.  There are many advantages to saving and borrowing with us and your money is as safe with us as with any other financial institution.
What We Do
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Savings accounts
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Low cost loans
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Free life assurance
Whether you are looking to save towards a family holiday or a new motor vehicle, get access to affordable credit to buy new shop fixtures or fittings, or borrow to pay university or college fees then we can help.  Take a look at our other pages on this site for more information about the types of accounts and other services that we offer, including our free life assurance for all members!
Regulation
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Regulated by the FSA
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Your money 100% guaranteed
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Financial Ombudsman Service available
All credit unions in the UK are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). This also provides cover from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), which now guarantees the first £85,000 of your savings with any one financial institution.  We are also covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), to whom members may refer complaints.
 Take a look at the following links for further information about our regulation.
Financial Services Authority - www.fsa.gov.uk
Financial Services Compensation Scheme - www.fscs.org.uk
Financial Ombudsman Service - www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk

HOW DO WE DIFFER FROM A HIGH STREET BANK?

 

Our members own the business

Our members get a share of the profits;
Our members can save and borrow at the same time
Our members have an option for larger safe low cost loans;
Our members enjoy some of the lowest cost loans in the country;
Our members are treated sympathetically when they need help;
Our members can be a volunteer in their own business

and
Our members get to vote on policies and direction of the business.

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO JOIN

Go to the FORMS page for an Application and Standing Order Form.  The entire family can join.  Juniors are eligible from the moment they are born (A parent or grandparent acts as sponsor).  We have many complete families as members.