Scotwest Newsletter

Your monthly Scotwest Credit Union newsletter for the team at East Dunbartonshire Council – Please share this with your colleagues.

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Why do people join Scotwest? We genuinely care about their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their loved ones.

Our concern for financial well-being goes beyond our Members. We care about their loved ones too. Life savings and loan protection are free benefits that we offer to our members that you would not get from other financial services providers.

Life Savings Benefit is a free safeguard offered by Scotwest Credit Union automatically to its members. In the event of your death, it provides your family with a single lump sum payment.

Loan Protection is a free safeguard offered by Scotwest Credit Union as a benefit automatically to its members. Your family can be secure in the knowledge that your Scotwest Credit Union debt* (up to an aggregate maximum value of £15,000) can be cleared, giving them peace of mind at a difficult and uncertain time.

Find out more about our Free Life Savings and Loan Protection benefit.

Please note: This is not an insurance policy. The terms of this member benefit may change from time to time. The applicable rates
/ amounts covered are those prevalent at the date of death.

*Loan Protection is provided on all unsecured loans. All other loans, excluding mortgages, are covered up to and including the age of 79.

With a Scotwest Credit Union Savings Account, you can keep funds tucked away until you really need them.

You won’t be able to spend it with your card or withdraw it from a cash machine — helping you stay on track and avoid dipping into it early.

When you need your savings, just log in to online banking to transfer them to your bank account — or give us a call on 0141 227 2390 and we’ll make sure the money’s with you the same day.

Find out more about our savings accounts.

There are all kinds of reasons to borrow from your credit union - there good rates and fair terms of course, but did you know that
the income generated from our loans helps pay dividends on all member savings?

Whether you’re dreaming of a new car, home upgrades, or tackling unexpected expenses, borrowing from us means you’re investing in yourself and every member.

What sets us apart? At Scotwest Credit Union, it’s all about the 'Scotwest Difference'—we’re a member-owned financial co-operative, not a bank. That means every member has a voice, with equal say in our direction through a 'one member, one vote' system. Our volunteer Board of Directors, elected by you, guides our strategy, ensuring we stay true to our mission of serving our members, not external shareholders. Unlike traditional financial institutions, our profits stay within the membership, circulating to empower our community through savings, affordable loans, and financial education. It’s a unique approach that’s been making a real difference in the West of Scotland and beyond!

Find out more about the credit union difference.

Scotwest Choice – June Updates

Create a Cosy Space to Relax In

Enjoy great savings on homeware from a huge range of top retailers.

Find out more about Scotwest Choice and to get started.

Save Up To 25% On Gym Memberships

Get active for less with great deals at over 4,000 gyms, leisure centres and fitness bootcamps nationwide!

Your Free Competition – August 2026

Log in, visit the ‘Competitions’ page and share your details for a chance to win. Good luck!

Congratulations to all the winners in the July Scotwest Lottery Draw! Especially our winner Mrs N Toy who took away the £4,000 jackpot.

The July draw winners in full:

1. Mrs N Toy: £4,000     
2. Mrs M Spagnoletti: £2,500    
3. Mrs M McGuinness: £1000    
4. Winner*: £600    
5. Mr C Sinclair: £400    
6. Ms I Wilson: £400    
7. Winner*: £300    
8. Mrs B Lynch: £300    

The Scotwest Lottery is exclusive to Scotwest members, and now pays out £9,500 in prizes every month with one lucky winner awarded a top prize of £4,000.

Entries cost just £1 each and up to 15 entries per month can be taken.

It’s easy to take part as payment for lottery entries are deducted from the savings in your Scotwest Saver Account prior to each monthly draw.

Find out more and join the Scotwest Lottery.

*Winners can request that their win is not publicised.