Membership benefits

Professional qualifications and membership of CIOBS form a solid base for a successful career in banking and financial services. As a member, you’ll benefit from the Institute’s status, confidence and professional standing. And you’ll be more employable with better career prospects – both inside and outside the financial services industry.

Other benefits include:

Professional status
If you are an Associate (ACIBS), Member (MCIBS) or Fellow (FCIBS), you can use the relevant letters after your name.

Chartered Banker status
CIOBS is the only organisation in the world that can grant you Chartered Banker status, the gold standard of professionalism.

Chartered Banker magazine
The bi-monthly magazine, Chartered Banker, keeps you up-to-date with news and informative articles.

Members' area
You can access the password-protected Members & Students Only Area on this website to quickly and easily update your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), access online learning materials, enrol for examinations, participate in members’ forums, book events and pay annual subscriptions.

On-line members’ forum
You can take part in discussions and share your views with other members.

On-line library
Access to our on-line library allows you to carry out research in a quick, convenient manner.

Discounted seminars & events
You can attend a wide selection of seminars, conferences and other events at a discounted members' rate. CIOBS events help you increase your business and financial services knowledge, offer networking opportunities and add to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

District Centre events

You have access to District Centre's professional development and social events,  offering networking opportunities and an opportunity to share knowledge and ideas.

CIOBS Academy
While studying for a qualification our Academy team will provide you with unrivalled support, including a personal mentor and individual subject tutors.

Continuing Professional Development
 You can take part in our CPD scheme to demonstrate that you are keeping your qualification up-to-date, enhancing your employability and career prospects.