North Wiltshire Credit Union

How to join North Wilts Credit Union

Return a completed Membership form to a collection point
Two personal identification documents(these will be returned to you) -- one from each list
£2 membership fee (Free to Junior members -- under 16)

The application process will ensure that the identity and home address of the person applying for membership is genuine, and that money invested in NWCU is honestly obtained.

Individuals applying for membership must provide proof of identity and confirmation of home address.

ADULT MEMBERS

Proof of Identity

Documents acceptable as proof of identity are:

Current signed passport.
Driving licence, old or new versions or EU.
Original notification letter from the Benefits Agency confirming the right to benefits.
Most recent HM Revenue & Customs tax notification such as tax assessment, statement of account, notice of coding.
Blue disabled drivers pass.
Cheque debit card with inlaid photo. If there is no photograph, then an account statement, less than three months old must accompany the card.

To confirm an address

Driving licence, old or new version.
Recent utility bill no more than 3 months old.
Certificate from a supplier or utilities received within the last 3 months, confirming the arrangements to pay utilities on pre-payment terms.
Recent bank or building society statement containing current address.
The most recent original mortgage statement from a recognised lender.
Local council tax bill for the current year.
Tenancy agreement or local council or housing association rent book.
Original notification letter from the Benefits Agency confirming the rights to benefit.
Most recent HM Revenue & Customs tax notification such as assessment, statement of account, notice of coding.

JUNIOR MEMBERS

Proof of Identity

Passport in child's name
Medical card
Birth certificate
Notification letter confirming the right to child benefit

To confirm an address

The address can be verified by providing an ID from the parent or guardian with whom they live.

The same document cannot be used to confirm both identity and address for processing application for membership.

Money Laundering

The Money Laundering Officer will be informed of all new members and advised if the individual has deposited an unusually large sum of money.