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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.96 (200 reviews)

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4.96

Based on 200 reviews, last reviewed 20th Apr 2026

2500% increase in 5 star reviews

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Latest highest rating:

4

Always friendly and professional advice. Always friendly and professional advice. Reviewed on: 20th April 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Forever paying interest off... Never pay the interest off paying too much apr every week it’s not even taking my loans I’ve had off them down , 5 loans of £560 , paying £24 every ... Read more Reviewed on: 15th August 2025

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At Northern Community Bank, saving is 'easy and simple'.

There are no account fees, no annual charges, and no need to set up direct debits or standing orders.
Whether you’re putting away a little or a lot, you can save up to £85,000, protected by the FSCS.

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Best savings account!

I love how you can save all year and how easy it is to withdraw the funds too. The interest rate on loans are the best around and they're always aren't when I call in to the shop or speak to them on the telephone. Thank you Credit Union!! Reviewed on: 24th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Samantha, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are delighted to see the 5* review! Much appreciated! Response date: 26th June 2025

Clear and accessible

Very helpful and has clear perimeters so that the services they provide are easily understood and accessed. Reviewed on: 24th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Jace, Thank you for your 5-star rating! Our team works very hard to ensure we deliver great service to the members. We aim to make sure that your experience with us is as easy and straightforward as possible. Many thanks! Response date: 26th June 2025

Low cost loans

They offer low cost loans with the option to put money away alongside paying back your loan. When contacting Pennine Community Credit Union they always respond quickly Reviewed on: 24th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Kerri, Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your experience with PCCU. We are delighted that this was a positive experience for you. All feedback is gratefully received and helps us to continuously improve the service and products we offer our members. Many thanks! Response date: 26th June 2025

Burnley pennine credit union always happy to help

Iv been with pennine credit for years and I absolutely love it. The staff are amazing and always happy to help. It's also handy to have when times are hard, also it helps you save aswell which is brilliant. Thankyou so much burnley pennine credit union Reviewed on: 24th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Yvonne, Thank you so much for your kind review. Our team pride themselves on offering a friendly and professional service, making sure our members are at the centre of everything we do. Many thanks! Response date: 24th June 2025

Has helped me to learn to save and have money for a...

Has helped me to learn to save and have money for a ain't day Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Leanne, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your experience with us. Many thanks! Response date: 24th June 2025

Excellent Staff very helpful

I have been with Pendle credit Union for a lot of years, I have used both Nelson and Colne and both have been excellent to deal with, I can honestly say after having loans and savings with them they have always been very helpful on every occasion, all the staff are really helpful Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Karen, Thank you so much for your kind review. Our team pride themselves on offering a friendly and professional service, making sure our members are at the centre of everything we do. Many thanks! Response date: 24th June 2025

My experience over the past year with being with pen...

My experience over the past year with being with pennine credit communion has been truly a god send they don’t only offer loans but they help to save for the future and also offer and instant saver. Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Zahra, Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your experience with PCCU. We are delighted that this was a positive experience for you. All feedback is gratefully received and helps us to continuously improve the service and products we offer our members. Many thanks! Response date: 24th June 2025

PCCU has helped me on a savings journey.

PCCU has helped me on a savings journey. They have excellent customer service not matter what the enquiry and every contact made has run smoothly and very efficient Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Emma, Thank you for your 5-star rating! Our team works very hard to ensure we deliver great service to the members. We aim to make sure that your experience with us is as easy and straightforward as possible. Many thanks! Response date: 24th June 2025

APR is horrendous

The loan was good when I needed the money, but the interest rates are very bad considering it’s coming out of your child benefits and it’s there to help people but puts us in debt. Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi ED, Thank you for taking the time to bring your concerns to our attention. We have taken your feedback on board and will use this to make further improvements. Many thanks. Response date: 24th June 2025

Great for helping me and saving money Aswel

Great for helping me and saving money Aswel Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Sinead, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are delighted to see the 5* review! Much appreciated! Response date: 24th June 2025

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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union): Savings reviews

2500% increase in 5 star reviews

No new 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

4

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Savings reviews (200)

Best savings account!

Clear and accessible

Low cost loans

Burnley pennine credit union always happy to help

Has helped me to learn to save and have money for a...

Excellent Staff very helpful

My experience over the past year with being with pen...

PCCU has helped me on a savings journey.

APR is horrendous

Great for helping me and saving money Aswel

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