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how to join

To join, you must live or work in East Anglia

Step 1:
Select the method you would like to save by (you may change this at any point)


    a. Standing order 
    b. Cash savings at a collection point
    c. Payroll deduction with employer*
    d. PayPoint card at local shops and supermarkets showing the PayPoint logo


* Current participating employers: 
        Waveney District Council
        South Cambridgeshire District Council
        Addenbrookes Hospital

(Please contact us if you would like your employer to become a credit union ‘payroll partner’)


Step 2:

Print and complete an application form. You can download the form here:
Application Form in pdf format - 62Kb file 
or you can download a payroll deduction form here:
Payroll Deduction Form in pdf format - 21kb file


Step 3:

If you are already a member of a retail co-op society, write your Co-op Share number on the joining form. IF you are not a member of East of England Co-op, Anglia Co-op, or the Co-op Group, or another Co-op retail society in the East of England, then you must join one.

Print and complete a co-op membership application form. (The credit union common bond requires membership of your local coop) You can pick up a coop membership application form from your local co-op store or local credit union.

Or you can download form here:

East of England Co-operative Society form here Co-op Application Form (pdf 368Kb).

Alternatively follow the link below and request a form be sent to you.

Ipswich & Norwich Coop Membership

Anglia Regional Co-operative Society

The Co-operative Group

Step 4:

Please return completed application and coop membership forms to your local credit union.

To satisfy money laundering regulations please bring two forms of identification with you, one of which proves your current address (not necessary for payroll members).

Please note - Credit Union membership costs £2 (deducted from your first deposit).

Downloadable forms:

Application Form in pdf format - 62Kb file 
Loan application Form in pdf format - 60kb file 
Withdrawal of Savings Form in pdf format - 32kb file
Standing Order From in pdf format - 21kb file