Commsave:A Credit Union for employees of the RM Group.

[POSTMAN]

There's 3 of them about,i did know the other 2 i'm sure Commsaver will give you them,there's 1 just for Scotland and one if i rem rightly covers the rest of the UK.
Hold tight.

[Commsaver]

Credit Unions have to operate within certain 'common bonds' and the 3 credit unions within Royal Mail are divided by postcode areas. Roughly this splits out to be Commsave - Eastern Territories, PennyPost the South West inc Wales and Scottish Postal Workers being Scotland and the North of England. Surprised that Penny post have increased their interest rates, but as a member dont forget you have a say on such rule changes and you can attend the AGM to query any such decisions you are not happy with. As a member of the credit union you have the ultimate ownership of how it is run. If you are not happy make sure you tell them!

[pissedoffpostie]

I rang up and requested an application pack from commsave 3 weeks ago and had nothing sent, not very reassuringly efficient so far

[Commsaver]

I'm really sorry to hear you have not received any information, but also very surprised as all requests are sent out the same day. The only thing i can think of is that maybe the address details were taken down incorrectly over the phone and therefore did not reach you?

Please email me your name and address to ai.commsave@btconnect.com and I will ensure that it is sent out to you immediately.

Kind Regards
Amanda

[Commsaver]

Hi Just to let you know that the FSA have now increased our common bond and we are now able to allow members from all postcodes in England at last if you would like to download an application form or to find out more about us just let me know

[POSTMAN]

Hi Just to let you know that the FSA have now increased our common bond and we are now able to allow members from all postcodes in England at last if you would like to download an application form or to find out more about us just let me know

Nice one,i've updated the 1st post.

[Commsaver]

Hi all, thought I'd pop in to let you know to make it easier for members to join, we have now added an online application form. It can be found on our homepage http://www.commsave.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or by clicking this link: https://ssl.commsave.co.uk/

We currently have approximately 6,000 members saving over £10 million a year, and our first loans have be increased to £1,000 which over 1 year works out at just £20 per week.

Finally in the next month or so we are hoping to get approval for UK coverage, so will not have any problems with postcode areas not being eligible to join

[POSTMAN]

Blimey a blast from the past.

Thanks for the update.

[Big Daz]

Well cool

[seeker019]

At last a great post.

Anyone remember the Christmas Club run by posties in Barnsley (s. yorks), where you save from wages and was paid out first week in December.

AAAHHHH The good old days

But, as per usual Royal Mail cancelled the club due to costs (transfering money from wages to bank account?)

Thank the volunteers for Credit Unions.

[Commsaver]

At last a great post.

Anyone remember the Christmas Club run by posties in Barnsley (s. yorks), where you save from wages and was paid out first week in December.

AAAHHHH The good old days

But, as per usual Royal Mail cancelled the club due to costs (transfering money from wages to bank account?)

Thank the volunteers for Credit Unions.

I know none of you particularly want to hear this already but Christmas will be on 25th december 2011!!

Now is a fantastic time to open a Christmas Savings account, you will then know that you've got everything covered when you are all rushing around under Christmas Pressure and fighting your way through the snow!

Christmas can be an expensive and stressful time of year, but a little pre-planning can make a huge difference. Opening an account specially created to get the added costs wrapped up, can leave you free from worry and able to enjoy the festivities!
https://ssl.commsave.co.uk/

[Commsaver]

Update to Loans policy - Following the board meeting on Saturday, our loans available are now up to 5 times the amount held in your savings

[richystran]

Hi all, thought I'd pop in to let you know to make it easier for members to join, we have now added an online application form. It can be found on our homepage http://www.commsave.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or by clicking this link: https://ssl.commsave.co.uk/

We currently have approximately 6,000 members saving over £10 million a year, and our first loans have be increased to £1,000 which over 1 year works out at just £20 per week.

Finally in the next month or so we are hoping to get approval for UK coverage, so will not have any problems with postcode areas not being eligible to join

Im in Northern Ireland, is there any coverage yet or is there any plans to cover it?

Thanks!

[Commsaver]

We now have full coverage for England, Scotland & Wales but due to FSA regulations we are not able to cover Northern Ireland I'm afraid. You can apply online so no need to wait for application forms etc in the post, and will receive a welcome pack in the post explaining how everything works

To apply online you can click here:- https://ssl.commsave.co.uk/

[TrueBlueTerrier]

why have credit unions DOUBLED their interest rates ??

What they all have or are you just interested in one in particular.