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Acorn Community Bank reviews

Acorn Community Bank
Rated Excellent • 4.94/5

Acorn Community Bank reviews

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    FCA approved and regulated
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,296 product reviews

Average score of 4.94/5
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Reviews for Acorn Community Bank have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Acorn Community Bank makes saving easy and even helps you save while repaying loans, which many find brilliant. The staff are friendly, supportive, and quick to respond, making loans straightforward and affordable. However, some find withdrawing savings tricky or slow, and a few mention limited branch hours or app issues as minor annoyances.

Positive themes

  • Acorn Community Bank makes saving simple and rewarding with helpful incentives.
  • The staff at Acorn Community Bank are friendly and always ready to help.
  • Loans with Acorn Community Bank are easy to apply for and affordable to repay.

Negative themes

  • Withdrawing savings can be difficult or slow with Acorn Community Bank.
  • Limited branch hours and app issues cause some frustration.
  • Loan limits and support for disabilities could be improved.
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About Acorn Community Bank

Acorn Community Bank is a cooperative, owned by its members and run for their benefit.

Acorn Community Bank operate in the local communities in the counties of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Its main office is in Cavendish Square, Swindon

Acorn Community Bank offer a range of personal loan and savings products.

Acorn Community Bank at a glance

Contact details

Phone
0303 030 0147
Email
[email protected]
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Reviews for Acorn Community Bank

Showing 11 of 1296 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Acorn has been really good to mr.

Loans • 2nd March 2026

Acorn has been really good to mr. I have been able to apply for some loans and have always been accepted. I have also been able to save with Acorn

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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They are fantastic!

Loans • 25th February 2026

They are fantastic!!! Bridget and Amy are amazing, they make such a difference to people's lives.

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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  • 5/5

    very prompt and helpful service.

    very prompt and helpful service. it is good to know my money is in safe and accountable hands.

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    Savings
    db 25th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Life changing with extra

    The best thing I ever did was sign up to acorn community banking. Easy way to save, great for top up loans when needed. Easy... The best thing I ever did was sign up to acorn community banking. Easy way to save, great for top up loans when needed. Easy and quick transfers. Recommend to all friends and family Read more Read less

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    Loans
    Danielle bishop 20th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Acorn community Bank is for sure the way towards the...

    Acorn community Bank is for sure the way towards the future.I joined the sacco when I was in dire need for a financial boost and... Acorn community Bank is for sure the way towards the future.I joined the sacco when I was in dire need for a financial boost and within 2 weeks of joining my loan was approved.I would for sure recommend all of us to join Acorn Community Bank for your savings and or loan needs. Read more Read less

    {"display":"James G","full_name":"James G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    James G 14th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Quick response at accepting your loan applications a...

    Quick response at accepting your loan applications and agreement

    {"display":"Sharleen g","full_name":"Sharleen g","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Sharleen g 4th February 2026
  • 4/5

    I have used Acorn for years.

    I have used Acorn for years. Have always been declined for a "proper loan" due to bad credit history despite now owning a house outright... I have used Acorn for years. Have always been declined for a "proper loan" due to bad credit history despite now owning a house outright and working fulltine which is frustrating. However, I am able to get a loan using child benefit. I wish they'd take into account other factors when making decisions. Read more Read less

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    Loans
    Gemma s 28th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Acorn bank

    Acorn bank providing help for community offering loan savings trusted credit union helping you save and affordable loans

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    Savings
    Mr F 23rd January 2026
  • 5/5

    Acorn gives you possibility when it seems like there...

    Acorn gives you possibility when it seems like there is no way!

    {"display":"Ess","full_name":"Ess","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Ess 18th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Great Experience Always

    It's been a great experience always.

    {"display":"Sydney ","full_name":"Sydney ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Sydney 11th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Quick hassle free exchange, great customer service a...

    Quick hassle free exchange, great customer service and attention to detail whilst setting up accounts and loan

    {"display":"Hugo ","full_name":"Hugo ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Hugo 8th January 2026

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