Christmas is Past But Hi-Scot Credit Union Can Help Save For Next Christmas

29th December 2023

Photograph of Christmas is Past But Hi-Scot Credit Union Can Help Save For Next Christmas

3500 thousand credit union members save with Hi-Scot credit union.

Starting to save in January will make things a lot easier by Christmas 2024. Regular savings is good not just for Christmas but for any unexpected emergencies.

Don't put it off and get started right away and by next Christmas you will have the choice to with withdraw funds for what ever you want.

Not only that your savings assist people who need to borrow in our communities in Highlands and Islands.

Hi-Scot has modernised with online banking available. No hidden fees or charges at any point.

Money is protected by the same government guarantees as banks.

You can open an account easily online.

You can have a normal account with easy access or a Christmas saving account where no withdrawals are allowed and money is paid out in early November to any bank account you nominate.

Check it all out at www.hi-scot.com

Or see Christmas Savers Accounts at www.hi-scot.com/Christmas-Savers

 

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