Service Updates
If credit union services are affected by the disruption caused by coronavirus we will update you here. Please check this page regularly.
Branch Opening
New earlier opening times
- LCCU Bethnal Green remains closed.
- Hackney, Poplar and Stratford are open from 9.30am – 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9.30am – 1.30pm on Thursday and Saturday. Details
- Safe social distancing measures are in place in branches.
- Consider using online banking or automated telephone banking instead of visiting a branch.
Current Accounts
Applications are being fast-tracked
- Current account applications are being prioritised to ensure members can maintain access to their accounts without visiting a branch.
- If you see an incorrect ATM account balance please inform us via this link
- Apply for, or upgrade your current account
Credit Control
Open to assist with loan repayment issues
- Please do not delay in getting in touch if you are experiencing difficulty repaying loans due to coronavirus.
- Contact us regarding a payment break or reschedule via this link
- If your loan is in arrears contact Credit Control
Online Banking
No reported issues
- Please use this service wherever possible to relieve pressure on our branches and customer support.
- Register for online banking
Telephone Banking
No reported issues
- Please use this service wherever possible to relieve pressure on our branches and customer support.
- Register for telephone banking
Email Customer Support
Subject to some delay
- It may take a little longer than usual to respond to enquiries.
Telephone Customer Support
Subject to some delay
- We are receiving a large number of calls and wait times may take longer than usual.
- Contact us by phone 10am – 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Or 10am – 2pm, Thursday, Saturday.
- You can also contact Customer Support by email or our website contact form
Payments & Transfer Requests
No reported delays
- External payments are being credited to member accounts with no additional delays.
- Payment and transfer requests received via online or automated telephone banking are being processed in line with our usual time limits.
For more on our response to the coronavirus disruption, please see our Coronavirus Updates