Community First Credit Union Limited

Reference number: 213840

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Community First Community Bank
  • The Ridings Credit Union

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.

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  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Barnsley Credit Union Limited
  • South Yorkshire Credit Union Limited

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • My Money Credit Union

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Community First Credit Union Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Community First Credit Union Limited (FRN 213840) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Community First Credit Union?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Community First Credit Union to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Community First Credit Union a scam or clone?
Community First Credit Union is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Community First Credit Union's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Community First Credit Union's FRN is 213840. You can verify it on the FCA register.