Celebrating 78th International Credit Union Day at Merthyr Tydfil Borough Credit Union

To celebrate International Credit Union Day on Thursday 15th October 2026 we’ve got a busy week planned

On the third Thursday of October every year, International Credit Union Day is celebrated around the world. The day is recognised to reflect on the credit union movement's history, promote its achievements, recognizes hard work and share member experiences. International Credit Union (ICU) Day has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948.

Each year a theme is chosen, in 2026 the theme is 'Co-operative Finance : A Steady Signal in a Noisy World

Check out the video from the World Council for Credit Unions to celebrate ICU Day 2026 International Credit Union Day® 2026: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World - YouTube

In the week running up to International Credit Union Day we will be sharing Member feedback from the annual survey (2026) on our socials

At Our Office 

We will have a message board in our office from Monday 12th October for 15th October Members, partners and staff to write a message about why they joined the Credit Union, what the Credit Union to them and any memories and reflections on the last 27 years of Merthyr since our first Collection Point in Pontmorlais on 3rd October 1999.

We will share the messages (with permission)  on our website and socials in the following weeks

Get yourself a famous Merthyr Tydfil Borough Credit Union Piggy Box 

For the week 12th - 16th October, you can buy a piggy box from our office in Merthyr Tydfil High Street

If you want one all you need to do is come to see us at 139 High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, from 9.30am to 2.30pm, they're £2 each, you just need to decide which colour you want.

And finally, #ICUDay

Check out our socials for updates we’re keen to get you involved so we are asking you why you’re a follower, member or supporter of the Merthyr Tydfil Borough Credit Union, leave us a comment and share the post with a family member, friends or colleague to spread the word and tell us why they joined the Credit Union.