
The article presents the concept of two models of credit unions systems – Polish and
American. Following diversification is the result of comparative analysis of selected aspects
connected to functioning credit unions in Poland and USA, such as: idea and regulation,
spheres of activity, organizational structure, and supervision. Also, in the article author took
an attempt to perform the exegesis of „common bond”. The article assigns features each of
systems, which allows to distinguish two models of credit unions systems. The article
formulates postulates connected to polish system of credit unions, lead to enhancing their
competitivity and effectivity.