Christmas Savings
Take the stress out of 
Christmas – start saving today!
Get ready for the festive season little by little throughout the year. As a new feature coming soon, you’ll be able to set up and manage savings pots easily in our app, helping you keep your Christmas savings separate from your everyday money.

Christmas Savings Summary
Dividend Rate |
Savings held in the credit union attract a dividend (like interest). The dividend rate is paid based on the credit union’s financial performance and market conditions. It is not agreed in advance, but proposed and voted on at the AGM every January. In 2025, the credit union paid 2%. We always aim to pay as much as we can reasonably afford to. |
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How it works |
The Christmas Savings Account is an optional savings account that can be opened alongside your Regular Savings account. It is designed to help you put money aside throughout the year for Christmas and other seasonal expenses. You can fund your Christmas Savings Account by splitting part of your regular savings payment between your accounts. There is no minimum monthly amount required, but your total monthly savings across all accounts cannot exceed £500. Unlike your Regular Savings account, money held in your Christmas Savings Account is not used as security for any loan you may have with us. Your savings remain separate and can be accessed whenever you need them. |
Why choose The Money Co-op?
At The Money Co-op, we believe in ethical, people-first financial solutions. Savings pots give you the flexibility to save at your own pace, with the added benefit of earning annual dividends.
With us, you’re not just a saver; you’re a member of a community that supports you every step of the way.

Testimonials
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“Amazing service and real people at the end of the line always happy to help in any way they can, highly recommend!”
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“Everything was so quick and easy. It can all be done in a matter of minutes on the app. Straightforward, quick answers and help. Would recommend to everyone”
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“Very good place for your savings. I love them! Customer service and communication is top notch”
FAQs
We ask all members to save at least £5 per month. If you work for one of our payroll partner employers, you can save by payroll deduction. This is a simple and easy way to build a savings habit – just tell us how much you’d like to save and we’ll take care of the rest. After a couple of pay days, you’ll be used to saving and your balance will soon start to grow.
If you don’t work for a partner employer, you can also save by recurring card payment or direct debit.
Most savings held with the credit union are eligible for a dividend. The dividend rate is based on the credit union’s financial performance and market conditions. It is not agreed in advance but is proposed and voted on by members at the AGM each January. In 2025, the credit union paid a dividend of 2%. We always aim to pay as much as we can reasonably afford to.
Yes. All members have a Regular Savings account, which is your main membership savings account. To maintain your membership, you must save at least £5 per month into this account.
If you have a loan with us, some of the money in your Regular Savings account may be held as security for your loan. You’ll need to keep a minimum balance equal to two months’ loan repayments, plus £5 and the cost of any lottery tickets you hold, where applicable.
You can also open additional savings accounts alongside your Regular Savings account. We offer a range of savings options, including Saver Plus, which pays a guaranteed rate of interest, and our Prize Linked Savings Account, which enters you into monthly prize draws while helping you build your savings.
There are a number of ways to pay money into your account.
If you work for one of our payroll partner employers, you can save by payroll deduction. Simply tell us how much you’d like to save each month and we’ll deduct it directly from your salary, making saving easy and automatic.
If you don’t work for one of our payroll partner employers, you can make regular payments by recurring card payment, direct debit or standing order.
You can also make additional one-off deposits at any time, up to a maximum of £5,000 within a 12-month period. These can be made through the app or by bank transfer. If you’d like to make a bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details and use your member number as the payment reference.
If you’d like to change the amount you save regularly, simply send us a secure message through our app.

How to apply
It’s easy to start saving.
New to The Money Co-op? Simply join online and set up your Regular Savings account with a minimum monthly saving of £5.
Already a member? Once your Regular Savings account is active, you can use our app to open a Christmas Savings Account and choose how much of your regular savings payment you’d like to allocate to it.
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Good to know
Funds held in all your credit union accounts combined are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to £120,000. Visit fscs.org.uk for full details.

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