Credit Unions

Having a Fairbanking Mark shows your members that you are there to help them manage their money better.

The Fairbanking Mark is the only financial certification scheme in the UK granted accreditation by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS). One of the requirements for certification of a product is an independent survey of its members to verify that there is evidence of each feature working and to identify signs of detriment. After applying you will be tested and bench-marked against all financial providers.

Almost 10% of all Credit Unions have Fairbanking Marks. By gaining a mark you would be joining a group of Credit Unions and other Financial Institutions that are promoting financial wellbeing and supporting their customers.
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Find out who else has Fairbanking Marks, view all our current mark holders here.

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Millions of customers are already using products with marks and a Fairbanking Mark shows that you have created products to help your members be better financially.

Your members will stay with you if they trust you, and a Fairbanking Mark will evidence that you are putting your members well-being at the heart of your business.

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Fairbanking Marks were originally only available to Banks and other Financial Institutions. In 2015, the Fairbanking Mark was made available to credit unions thanks to the generous support provided by the Barrow Cadbury Trust (“BCT”).

Credit Union Case Studies
Learn about the positive work we have done with Credit Unions that have been assessed and granted a Fairbanking Mark.

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Save as you borrow - Credit Unions Creating Good Habits
Our 'Save as you borrow' report highlights overwhelming evidence that shows that borrowers that save whilst paying back a loan become habitual savers.

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