IN the midst of a tumultuous 2020, International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 15 provides an opportunity to celebrate the role credit unions play in their local community.
As a local credit union, GMCU has kept its doors open through the toughest of times to ensure members can continue to access quality banking products and services.
Kelly Sampson, GMCU chief operating officer said the theme this year, ‘Inspiring hope for a global community’, highlights the ongoing support credit unions provide to their local communities around the world.
“GMCU’s support of local clubs and organisations spans sporting organisations, the arts, health and more,” Ms Samson said.
“As a leading organisation within our region, we also support local businesses via events such as the Empty Esky campaign and The Adviser Cash Giveaway, both of which will be increasingly important this year after tough trading conditions.
“We are proud to join the 85,000 credit unions around the globe to celebrate the important role that credit unions play in our communities.”
Being a member of a credit union is great for many reasons. Here are just a few facts that make credit unions a great option:
- Fact #1: Credit unions are community owned – every customer is an equal shareholder in the business
- Fact #2: Credit unions are covered by the Australian Government Banking Guarantee, up to $250,000 per depositor
- Fact #3: Credit union membership is accessible for almost everyone
- Fact #4: Credit Unions offer a full range of quality banking products and genuine personal service
- Fact #5: GMCU has been serving this region for more than 55 years, and its branch teams are comprised of local people who understand your needs
Pop into your local GMCU branch on International Credit Union Day to find out more about how they continue to support our local community.
