credit union; credit association
A member-owned financial cooperative that accepts deposits and makes loans, similar to a credit union. Common in Japanese financial contexts.
地元の信用組合で口座を開設した。
I opened an account at a local credit union.
信用組合は銀行より金利が良いことがある。
Credit unions sometimes offer better interest rates than banks.
My father has been a member of this credit union for many years.
The small shop received a loan from the credit union.
I deposit a little money into the local credit union every month.