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FSCS protects 1,4000 members of Haven Credit Union

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is stepping in to protect nearly 1,400 members of Haven Credit Union (“Haven CU”) after it was placed into administration and ceased trading on 13 March 2015. The credit union, based in Milford Haven, Wales, has about 1,400 members with some £320,000 in savings. 

The Scheme says that the overwhelming majority of savers will get their money back within seven days.

People will not need to lift a finger to get their savings back. Using credit union records, FSCS will automatically send payments to members of the credit union.

People with up to a thousand pounds will receive a letter to get cash over the counter at their Post Office. Anyone with more than this will receive a cheque, direct from FSCS.

FSCS protects up to £85,000 of savings or £170,000 for joint accounts. It has come to the aid of more than 4.5m people since 2001 while paying out more than £26bn in compensation.

Kate Bartlett, Director of Operations for FSCS, says help is on the way. “FSCS is protecting Haven Credit Union members. We’re ready to help. Your savings are safe and we will get your money back to you within the next week. The process is automatic so you won’t have to apply for compensation. We will pay up to £85,000, so every member of the credit union is protected.”

Financial services firms fund FSCS through a compulsory annual levy. The Scheme protects deposits, insurance and investments when authorised firms go bust. It has the most wide ranging protection of any scheme in the world. For more information visit our Haven Credit Union Frequently Asked Questions.

We also have a short video explaining how FSCS can help when your credit union goes out of business.

Click here for the video