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World Council of Credit Unions
(WOCCU)
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Who We Are
World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is the only global trade association that represents the interests of credit unions and financial cooperatives at the international level.
Who We Represent
Our membership consists of more than 90 national and regional credit union associations on six continents, as well as industry partners who support our work.
What We Do
International Advocacy
Our first priority is to advocate for the fair and proportional treatment of credit unions and financial cooperatives in front of the international bodies that set financial standards. These efforts reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on credit unions, allowing them to focus on serving their members and increasing the products and services they provide to their communities. It is equally important we proactively demonstrate thought leadership on key issues to shape and inform the future of international standards.
Member Services
Membership with WOCCU connects your organization to a global network with strength in numbers. Through international exchanges, regional forums and annual award programs, members have multiple opportunities throughout the year to share ideas, knowledge and solutions with colleagues from across the globe.
Meetings and Events
WOCCU connects credit union professionals year-round through a robust lineup of programming, including expert-led webinars and interactive workshops designed to share global insights, practical strategies and emerging trends. Professionals can also connect in person at our annual flagship event, the World Credit Union Conference (WCUC), where the international credit union community gathers to collaborate, innovate and advance the cooperative movement.Global Programs
Leveraging our network of credit unions, we support financial markets in growing economies by partnering with public and private donor agencies to provide financial services and other assistance that helps build resilient livelihoods for underserved populations.
Strategic Partners for a Shared Future
Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU)
As WOCCU's strategic partner, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is a separate 501c3 established to advance the shared vision of expanding financial inclusion and providing leadership development programs that promote a vibrant and growing global credit union system. WFCU advances global credit union impact through women’s empowerment, youth leadership, disaster relief, professional upskilling and cross-border collaboration.
Latest News and Events
White Paper - International Advocacy
How Digital Money Is Impacting Credit Unions Part 1: Focus on Stablecoins
Stablecoins are no longer a niche fintech issue. They are becoming part of a broader shift in how money is stored, moved and regulated — with potential implications for credit union deposits, payments, member relationships and long-term relevance.
Download World Council of Credit Unions’ new white paper to understand what this shift could mean for the global credit union movement.
Strategic Partnerships
WOCCU and Visa Advance First-of-its-Kind Digital Remittance Pilot
WOCCU and Visa have advanced a first-of-its-kind digital remittance pilot connecting credit union members in the United States and Guatemala. The pilot links Unitus Credit Union members with members of three Micoope-affiliated credit unions, demonstrating how cooperative financial institutions can work across borders to make remittances more accessible, reliable and connected to the formal financial system. The effort represents an important step forward in expanding financial inclusion through trusted credit union networks.
International Credit Union Day
International Credit Union Day 2026 Theme Announced
WOCCU and Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions unveiled the 2026 International Credit Union Day® theme, “Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World,” along with downloadable promotional materials, commemorative pins, branded merchandise and a new WFCU grant opportunity supporting financial literacy projects worldwide.
White Paper - International Advocacy
Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Credit Unions
AI is a powerful tool that provides meaning opportunities to provide services for members, It should be implemented, however, in an ethical way.
WCUC 2026
WCUC 2026
There is still time to register for the 2026 World Council of Credit Unions in beautiful Sydney, Australia. We are co-hosting this premier global networking event with the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA), our direct member organization there. Join more than 2,400 of your peers peers from around the world as we build momentum for the global movement.
Thought Leadership
Why Alternative Identification is the Key to Unlocking Financial Inclusion
Paul Andrews, WOCCU VP of International Advocacy, explores how credit unions are embracing alternative identification methods to bring the unbanked and underbanked into the financial fold in his latest article for CU Insight.