Wandsworth Community Centre Credit Union Limited was established in march 1981 and served its members till June 2007. Hammersmith And Fulham Credit Union Ltd registered in September2007 and launched its services in November 2008 in the heart of Fulham.
May 2012 London Plus based in Fulham began operating in the City of Westminster, west London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth and Hounslow. Wandsworth Plus Credit Union is a trading name of London Plus Credit Union working in partnership with Wandsforth Council in south west London. In the short existence they have grown tremendously and as such are delivering competitive and affordable products to the membership, which is forever growing. They have adapted their reach in line with demand and need for the communities that they serve. Ten years on sees London Plus with over 60% of transactions now processed online. The contactless debit card works exactly as any high street bank card and being fully integrated means that they are becoming a one stop shop for all members.
A short video around apprenticeships by London Plus
April 2013 saw the name changed to Advance Credit Union Ltd to better reflect the growth and outlook of the credit union. Membership continued to grow, reaching over 4,000 adults and 400 juniors. In the last decade, assets have grown in excess of £1.8 million with more than £2m lent each year. The head office is based in Erdington, with community-based collection points throughout the region operated by volunteers and partner organisations.
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Want to find out more?
Visit the London Plus Credit Union website, or get in touch with their team:
Telephone – 020 7471 2620
Email – info@londonpluscu.co.uk
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