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How to join FAIRshare

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Everyone who lives, works or studies in Shropshire, the Borough of Telford & Wrekin and South Staffordshire, can join FAIRshare Credit Union.

Benefits of Membership

Putting People Before Profit

Regulated like any other bank or financial institution, FAIRshare is the local alternative for ethical banking.

  • FAIRshare provides straightforward saving accounts, manageable loans, and trusted money management.
  • Flexible saving from £1/week or £5/month and easy access to your money.
  • Save as you borrow with affordable weekly/monthly repayments.
  • Online Members Access and Secure Messaging.
  • No on-going fees. A one-off non refundable £5 membership fee and £5 administration fee is payable when joining FAIRshare. 
  • You only require a minimum deposit of £5 in your ‘Share Account’ – an instant access savings account.
  • Access to Engage Prepaid Visa Debit Card with rewards
  • Payroll Savings Scheme with participating employers
  • Your money stays in the local community to help other local people.
Join Online

Please note – You must be over 18 years to join online, due to the electronic ID verification process.

We also have a Younger Saver account for members from birth to under 16 years of age – a great way to teach children to save and manage money.

Learn More…

Join in Branch

You can also join FAIRshare at our Telford branch, Unit 3, Southwater Square, Southwater Way, Telford, TF3 4JG. You can download and complete the membership application form and take it with you to the branch.

Download Application Form

We are required by law to receive two recent and original forms of identification to confirm both identity and address. Please bring along one item from EACH list, to join FAIRshare –

> List One – Proof of Identity:

Please bring along one item from the list below, to join FAIRshare –

  • Valid signed passport
  • Valid UK/EU full or provisional picture driving licence or full UK (old style) driving licence
  • Confirmation of state or local authority benefit entitlement (issued in the last 12 months)
    HMRC Tax notification letter (issued in the last 12 months)
  • A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
> List Two – Proof of Address – MUST be dated within the last 3 months:

Please bring along one item from the list below, to join FAIRshare –

  • Utility bill
  • Tenancy Agreement
  • Confirmation of state or local authority benefit entitlement
  • HMRC Tax notification letter
  • Valid picture driving licence
  • Local Authority Council Tax Bill
  • Bank / Credit Card / Mortgage statement (but NOT printed from the internet)

Please note – P45 and P60 forms are not official H M Revenue and Customs documents and are therefore not acceptable.

If you have any difficulties completing the form or need to discuss any area of FAIRshare membership, then please do contact us – we are here to help you.

We’d love to hear from you.

Do you have a question about FAIRshare services? Our team is ready to answer all your questions.

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