Credit unions also differ from the traditional consumer cooperatives. When organizing the credit union it is important that people know each other and know the extent to which each of them is trustworthy. The main advantage of credit unions consists in transparency, controllability, governance for shareholders. The main activities of credit unions, aimed at the organization of mutual aid and social support of citizens is not intended to profit. Worldwide credit union movement is represented by regional confederations and national organizations within the World Council of Credit Unions.