How to join the Bank Giro Certification Scheme

The Bank Giro Credit Certification (BGC) Scheme is open to printers wishing to produce BGCs that go through the GB credit clearing system.  Members of the Cheque Printer Accreditation Scheme (CPAS) are also accredited to print BGCs.

To join a firm must:

- complete an application form and return it to the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company

- print BGCs according to the requirements of C&CCC Standard 3.2

- be able to comply with the scheme rules and regulations

- pay the membership fee

The approval process involves the printer preparing sample vouchers for testing by the relevant bank relationship manager to confirm that the vouchers comply with the requirements of C&CCC Standard 3.2. 

Application for membership

Printing firms that want to apply for membership of the BGC Scheme can obtain further information and an application form by emailing cpashelpdesk@chequeandcredit.co.uk. The application form contains details of the membership fee.