Member Benefits

One of the advantages of being a BCCA member is that you are entitled to a range of member benefits. They are:

  1. A quarterly magazine keeping you up-to-date with news and developments.
  2. Access to the BCCA's News Sheet called 'Cheque This Out.' It is produced throughout the year for members informing them of BCCA activity and other related matters.
  3. Circulars dealing with any urgent issue.
  4. Access to information, advice and guidance from the BCCA itself on issues related to cheque cashing and pay day loans. (We will also take your case up for you with regulators and trading standards departments if you have problems).
  5. Conferences on how to develop your business, increase profits and stay compliant.
  6. A real-time web based system alerting you to third party fraudulent cheques.
  7. Access to a free conciliation system to resolve any customer disputes.
  8. Access to BCCA branded Consumer Credit Agreements. (Agreements can be Fixed Sum/ Running Account in either A4/ A5 size and can be 'named'). Please note that a modest charge applies.
  9. Access to a free telephone support helpline, which can address issues ranging from employment law and health and safety, to VAT, tax and company law.
  10. Inclusion in our "Find a Member" section on the BCCA website for customers looking for a cheque casher in their local area.
  11. Window stickers and branch notices drawing attention to your membership and the right to use the BCCA logo on all your promotional material and documentation.
  12. Access to a wide variety of training courses run by the Institute of Credit Management and the Consumer Credit Trade Association at members' rates.
  13. Discounted membership to the Forum of Private Business (FPB) (£50 for basic membership (normal rates £100) and £100 for membership to include legal expenses insurance cover (normal rates £200) is available to BCCA members. FPB benefits also include access to:
    • Very low credit and debit card processing rates
    • A great telecoms deal
    • Cheaper utility supplies
    • A fully-managed payroll service at highly competitive prices
    • Insurance products
    • Non-core purchasing service
    • Telephone helpline for all business problems
    • Business rates advice 
    For the full range of benefits go to  www.fpb.org/benefits
  14. Discounted Insurance - GUARANTEED 10% off Business Insurance at www.tradeassociationinsurance.co.uk through our arrangement with Town & Country Insurance Services.
  15. Access to discounts with some of the main ID Verification Service providers.
  16. Discounted website design - 25% off current published prices through our arrangement with www.sitewizard.co.uk
  17. Discounted rates on airport parking, airport hotel and parking packages and airport executive lounges through our arrangement with APH.
  18. CCI Legal Services Limited are offering debt collection services to BCCA members on a NO WIN, NO FEE basis. Where a collection is made, members will be entitled to a discounted rate.

Please note that the BCCA does not "approve" any suppliers and it is up to you to decide whether the products offered are suitable for your business and are compliant with the law.