Proudly serving the communities of Bradford, Kirklees and Craven since 1993.

At BDCU, we believe in community finance that supports everyone.

From affordable loans to savings accounts, we’re here to help you build a secure future.

Notice of Early Closure:

Please be advised that on 3rd March 2025, our office will be closing early at 12:15 PM and will reopen at 2:45 PM for staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For any urgent matters, please feel free to email us at credit.union@bdcu.co.uk and we will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

Planning Maintenance.

Our IT partners will be applying an upgrade to on-line banking and our mobile app between 11:00 PM and 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025.

During this time, you may not be able to access these services. 

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at credit.union@bdcu.co.uk or on 01274 434100 during our normal opening hours.

Affordable loans


THE RESULTS FROM THIS CALCULATOR ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSE ONLY AND DO NOT GUARENTEE A LOAN OFFER. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS SUCCESSFUL, THE ACTUAL LOAN AMOUNT, INTEREST RATE, AND OTHER TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON A DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF YOUR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

Products & Services

Reducing paperwork by using Open Banking

June 8, 2021

“Great to be a part of the Credit Union, very nice staff” - Gloria

“Loan rates are great & great way to save too” - Helen

“People orientated, professional,friendly, very competitative rates for savers and also when we need to borrow” - Robert

Safe savings

All savings are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Members with a good savings history are more likely to be accepted for loans.

We welcome junior savers from birth to 17

Whether you're a new joiner or existing member, start saving now

Save or borrow straight from your pay packet with payroll deduction

Your savings are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Online banking

With our online banking service you can check account balances and transactions and send us a secure message.

Check your account balances & transactions online

Existing member? Register for online banking or log in

Not a member? Join online now.

Interested in how online banking works with us?

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