Westcountry Savings and Loans is a community owned, not-for-profit credit union offering a truly local alternative to traditional banking and credit institutions.Launched in 2004 we now have over 2,200 members and continue to grow strongly. Members' savings total £2.2m of which £1.5m is out on loan in our local community.We can provide market leading savings dividends and highly competitive loan rates to our members because we serve our members, not shareholders in far flung lands. In addition all savings are protected by the FSCS, just the same as any high street bank.We offer honest, transparent and affordable financial services and our members are at the heart of everything we do.