London Mutual Credit Union

01/12/2025

From today, the maximum amount of money in your credit union account that's protected by the FSCS, the government-backed compensation scheme, has increased from £85k to £120k. But whether you've got a fiver with us or £50k, the most important thing to know is that your money is protected – from the very first penny. See below for more about what it means for your savings.

07/11/2025

This we asked our team for tips on how to about money. This is what they said...

05/11/2025

Each year, our members and staff come together to support the Poppy Appeal.

You can pick up a poppy in any of our branches — every donation helps those who’ve served.

20/10/2025

We've given our website a glow-up, with new tools, information and resources to help you make your money go further.

03/01/2025

Back at work this week? Before you automatically renew that travelcard for 2025, read this!

With Christmas bills landing and March fare increases on the horizon, we've put together a complete guide on saving money on London transport, including:
✅ How to avoid expensive card clash mistakes
✅ Why this week's return to work is the perfect time to start weekly capping
✅ Smart ways to handle your weekend travel charges
✅ Whether an annual ticket is still worth it in 2025

Start your year by saving up to £30 a month on your commute!

Read more:
https://lmcu.uk/4fHj7c8

Tag someone heading back to the office this week! 👇

From hidden card clash charges to weekly fare caps, here's everything you need to know about saving money on London transport in 2025 - including why that March fare increase doesn't have to hurt…

17/12/2024

Heads-up current account members - we're upgrading our debit cards in early 2025!

New cards ✅
Same great service ✅
Apple & Google Pay coming soon ✅

Check out what's changing and when 👇

In early 2025, all London Mutual Credit Union current account (CUCA) members will be sent a new debit card and PIN. Here's what's happening and why.

28/11/2024

🎄 Things we all do but don't talk about:

👉 Getting a bit weepy at festive adverts
👉 Panic-buying presents for people we haven't seen all year
👉 Telling ourselves that third advent calendar is "different"
👉 Trying to fix complicated feelings with shopping (oof..).

Let's be honest about what's really driving our Christmas spending (and no, we can't blame it ALL on the walking carrot... 🥕)

Those festive ads have you reaching for the tissues - and your wallet? From panic-buying presents to treating ourselves 'because it's Christmas', there's more to our spending than meets the eye.…

21/11/2024

There's been a lot in the news about the Government ending Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners. While that's been controversial , the good new is that some of us can still claim it...
https://lmcu.uk/3CCTpHR

Important changes are coming to winter fuel payments this year - but thousands of pensioners could also be missing out on other benefits worth thousands of pounds. Here's what you need to know about…

19/11/2024

Would you spend £35 on a potato peeler if it meant never buying another one ever again? We look into the (buy it for life) movement, and discuss whether it's ever worth it...
https://lmcu.uk/3YXz6w3

19/11/2024

❄️ Winter bills rising? Christmas costs adding up?
Take 10 minutes to check if you're missing out on support you're entitled to. Our new calculator has helped members discover unclaimed benefits and reduced-rate tariffs they didn't know about.
✨ It's free
⏰ Takes just 10 minutes
🎯 Shows exactly what you could claim

Here's how it works and get started:

As winter bills start landing and Christmas approaches, take ten minutes to check if you're getting all the help you're entitled to. Our free calculator helps you discover unclaimed benefits,…