I don’t live or work in Derbyshire, can I still join?
We are only able to accept new Members who live or work within Derbyshire or Derby City. This is defined as our 'common bond'.
There are more than 300 credit unions operating in the UK. Most have either a residential or employment (or both) common bond. Check findyourcreditunion.co.uk to find a credit union near you.
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