Fraudsters and scammers love to take advantage during the times of year people may be spending more. As more of us...
Doorstep Loans & Loan sharks: what they are and why you should avoid them
What is a doorstep loan? A doorstep loan is a cash loan delivered directly to your doorstep. A representative will...
Black Friday 2020: Our top tips to shop smart
Black Friday is less than 2 weeks away and online shops are already advertising their deals. Falling on Friday 27...
5 financially savvy home improvements for renters
As we head into another lock down you might find yourself with some time for home improvements. Some home improvements...
We are working to support you during the new restrictions
Over the weekend new national coronavirus restrictions were announced, which will come into effect on Thursday. We...
Don’t get spooked – check out our financial tricks and treats!
Managing your finances can often be tricky, and if things get out of control, maybe even scary. Keep a eye on your...
A better way to spread the cost of Christmas
Many of us use credit cards over Christmas, however they can be a very expensive way to borrow. Providers will ask for...
Budgeting and Borrowing over the festive period
Christmas is always an expensive time of year. In the past we may have had parties and evenings out to think about,...
Plan ahead this Christmas with our Family Saver Loans
It’s been an uncertain year and it might seem early to start thinking about Christmas. But have no doubt, the kids are...
Winter is coming
It’s official: winter is just around the corner. Whether you're kitting out the family with warm gear, replacing...
Child benefit loans can help spread the cost of back to school
We know things will be a bit different when schools go back on Tuesday. But one thing that won't have changed is the...
What to expect: service disruption 24-27 July
Later this month we are carrying out a major upgrade of mobile and online banking. This includes improvements which...
Improving our online banking experience
Changes are coming to our online and mobile banking later this month. Here is everything you need to know about what to expect.
Are you ready for the new credit card repayment rules?
New rules are coming into effect which mean your credit card may be suspended if you regularly pay only the minimum amount.
Spreading the cost of school uniform
School’s out. Which means it’s time to start thinking about getting them kitted out for September.
Re-inventing payment cards
We’re launching a smart, convenient alternative to credit cards, with fairness and simplicity at its heart.
When to get breathing space
You don’t have to be in serious financial trouble to get a debt consolidation loan. In fact, it can often be a great way to get ahead of problems before they emerge.
Why we we launched our CUOK pay day loan
When developing our product, we were shocked to see some of the practices enacted by opportunistic companies at that time.Keeping a lookout for these practices, and others like it, can save time, money and anxiety in the long run
Four practical ways to stay safe online
The amount of buying and selling online is increasing year upon year. One of the downsides of this trend is the arms race happening with online security measures trying to outpace tech savvy criminals, who can now perpetrate their hacking and pitch scams worldwide. While companies and business have a duty to protect your information, there are […]
New Lost & Stolen phone number
Please note that the lost and stolen phone number has now changed to 0345 603 8702. Calls to 0345 numbers cost the...