Join Derbyshire Community Bank

Joining us means being part of a supportive community that helps each other save, borrow, and thrive financially.

Your Community, Your Credit Union

When you save or borrow with Derbyshire Community Bank, you’re not just managing your money, you’re investing in your neighbours, your high streets, and the future of Derbyshire. Every pound stays local, helping people right here to thrive.

We make managing your money simple. Whether you want to save regularly, enjoy instant access to your savings, or even save straight from your payroll, we’ve got you covered. Our Save as you Borrow option helps you build a financial cushion while repaying your loan, and our straightforward, fair loans are designed with your needs in mind. With online banking at your fingertips and every penny supporting the local community, joining us means helping yourself — and helping Derbyshire financially flourish.

Joining is quick & easy

If you live, work, or study in Derby or Derbyshire, are aged 18 or over, and can prove your identity, our online application takes just 5 minutes. Click the relevant button below & become part of a growing movement for fair, local finance.

Ready to join Derbyshire Community Bank?

You can then complete our online Membership application form. (See checklist). Once you’ve confirmed you’re eligible, and you can prove your identity. We will then process your application and you will hear from us shortly.

Information Checklist

  • Title
  • Full Name
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Mobile Telephone Number
  • National Insurance Number
  • Full Address

When your account is active you will receive your Membership Number, we will then you show details on how to deposit your funds and set up a regular contribution to your savings.

Find out how our ID verification Process works when joining

ID Verification Process

What Proof of ID & Address do you need to provide?

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Why choose Derbyshire Community Bank?

We are a not-for-profit community bank owned by its members and managed for their mutual benefit. We provide a safe home for savings with access to affordable low cost loans. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Derby & Derbyshire.

About Our Common Bond

Unlike banks which are open to anyone, membership of credit unions in the UK is exclusively for those who have something in common, or a ‘common bond’.

The common bond for Derbyshire Community Bank is defined as:

If that’s you, you are welcome to Join Us

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