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

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.87 (226 reviews)

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4.87

Based on 226 reviews, last reviewed 28th May 2026

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Latest highest rating:

5

Local banking for local folk I use the Colne branch and have saved with them since being introduced to the bank by my mum. Fabulous helpful staff and we are so lucky to have a fac... Read more Reviewed on: 28th May 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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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Savings reviews (226)

Everything is very straightforward.

Everything is very straightforward. No hassle whatsoever. Reviewed on: 25th June 2025

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

My review

Great way of saving whilst getting loans at an affordable payment rate. Reviewed on: 25th June 2025

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

Staff, accounts

Easy of use Staff amazing and extremely helpful, love the simplicity of how it is run and the christmas savings accounts is very helpful.for easy saving for.christmas which people find hard to.save for Reviewed on: 25th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Angela, 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

Easy way to save don’t even notice the money going...

Easy way to save don’t even notice the money going Reviewed on: 25th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Victoria, 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

Brilliant credit union that makes saving money easy!

Brilliant credit union that makes saving money easy! I'd be lost without this account at expensive times of the year and when unexpected bill land. Reviewed on: 25th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Tia, 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

Fantastic

Used for a while now and the staff are amazing, the service and understanding is amazing also Reviewed on: 25th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Katie, 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: 26th June 2025

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

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