Highland and Islands Has Its Own Community Owned Credit Union - Saving or Borrowing Use It
14th March 2025

Credit unions have been around a long time.
Hi-Scot credit union covers the Highland and Islands and it is easy to save or borrow at good rates.
An annual dividend is paid on savings.
Savings are safe as they are guaranteed protected by Government.
Regular saving has many benefits - building up nest egg, buffer amounts replacing items like washing machines or towards larger items like a car.
For some people times are getting harder and they do not look likely to improve in the short term so saving helps avoid expensive borrowing in the future.
There are many benefits for members of credit unions so check it out and help your community by saving and yourself with access to borrowing when you need it.
Join over 3000 members today with over £4million in savings and growing.
Oh yes and FREE life insurance on all loans.
Sign Up today At Hi-scot.com
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