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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,429 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
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Reviews for Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) have trended positively over the past 90 days

Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) makes loans quick and easy with friendly staff who really care. Their loans help with family essentials like Christmas and school uniforms. However, some feel disabled members face limits on larger loans and a few mention unfriendly staff at certain branches. Savings returns also lag behind inflation.

Positive themes

  • Loans are quick, easy to apply for, and money arrives fast every time.
  • Staff are friendly, helpful and make the whole loan process stress-free.
  • Loans help with unexpected bills and family needs like Christmas and school uniforms.

Negative themes

  • Loans are limited for disabled or unemployed people despite long membership.
  • Some branches have rude or unfair staff causing discomfort for customers.
  • Savings dividends don’t keep up with inflation causing loss in value.

About Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union)

Northern Community Bank has made saving and borrowing easy and accessible since 1982.
They believe managing your money should be simple and fair. No hidden fees, no unnecessary hurdles, just straightforward financial services that put account holders in control of their money.

Anyone who lives or works in Burnley, Pendle, Ribble Valley, Preston, Lancaster, or the county of Cumbria can become an account holder with Northern Community Bank.

If you have used Northern Community Bank, please share your experience and leave a review to help others.

Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) at a glance

Reviews for Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union)

Showing 11 of 1429 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Very polite and helpful staff.

Loans 22nd May 2026

Very polite and helpful staff. Really helpful and knowledgeable

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Best company helping anytime for me it’s very good s...

Loans 22nd May 2026

Best company helping anytime for me it’s very good service I’m very happy

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Excellent

    So easy to deal with fast replies and made everything as easy as possible will 100% use again.

    {"display":"Jack F","full_name":"Jack F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Jack F 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Really good customer service, very quick response

    Really good customer service, very quick response

    {"display":"Kelly Sedgwick","full_name":"Kelly Sedgwick","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1286245.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Kelly Sedgwick 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Happy customer

    I have had my account for a few years now. I feel I have been treated fairly and understood everything regarding my past loan and current savings account.

    {"display":"Kyle B","full_name":"Kyle B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Kyle B 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent Staff

    The staff are very polite and go out of their way to help and find what your looking for they give up their time to listen to what you require

    {"display":"Edwin Emmott","full_name":"Edwin Emmott","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Edwin Emmott 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Been with them over 20 years.

    Been with them over 20 years. Always very polite and helpful. Nice that they have a proper building location, where you can speak to real... Been with them over 20 years. Always very polite and helpful. Nice that they have a proper building location, where you can speak to real people. I have savings not loans. Interest has always been very fair. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Francesco F","full_name":"Francesco F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Francesco F 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Long time member

    I have been a member of the Northern Community Bank for many years now and have always found the staff very friendly. I have taken... I have been a member of the Northern Community Bank for many years now and have always found the staff very friendly. I have taken advantage of the holiday loan which I would highly recommend. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Angie D","full_name":"Angie D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Angie D 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Brilliant service from loans to saving money either...

    Brilliant service from loans to saving money either by your savings pot or Christmas club highly recommend to everyone

    {"display":"Victoria B","full_name":"Victoria B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Victoria B 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service

    Excellent service nothing is to much trouble for all staff

    {"display":"Denzil Mills","full_name":"Denzil Mills","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Denzil Mills 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Northern community bank have helped me several times...

    Northern community bank have helped me several times over the years and ive always had the best experience and communication with lots of help.

    {"display":"Emma B","full_name":"Emma B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Emma B 21st May 2026

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