However, there are many types of consumers' cooperatives, operating in areas such as health care, insurance, housing, utilities and personal finance (including credit unions).
Siiski on olemas mitmesuguseid tarbijate ühistuid, mis tegutsevad sellistes valdkondades nagu tervishoid, kindlustus, eluase, kommunaalteenused ja isiklik rahastamine (sealhulgas krediidiühistud).