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4.94
Based on 918 reviews, last reviewed 9th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

This is my 1st time ever getting a loan, passed my d... This is my 1st time ever getting a loan, passed my driving test & needed to buy my 1st car! So I applied & instantly got a response, the whole process... Read more Reviewed on: 7th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

I do NOT recommend!!! My company’s Credit Union was merged with Acorn Community Bank, and we were assured that everything would remain as smooth and straightforward as befo... Read more Reviewed on: 9th March 2026
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About this product

Acorn Community Bank offer four personal loan types – a Family Loan, an Acorn Personal Loan, a Loyalty Savers Loan and a Payroll Loan.

The amount you can borrow varies between £200 and £15,000 depending on the loan type.

Acorn Community Bank personal loan reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Acorn Community Bank before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Acorn Community Bank Loans reviews (918)

Review of the Acorn Community Bank, Loans:

Great loan provider

5
I was given a loan even though I’ve got a not so good credit score I repay my loan weekly from my child benefit and can to up half way through the year,I find it really helps towards a summer holiday and Christmas,I highly recommend this company Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

The good and the bad

5
Acorn community bank have been good in some respects with on one occasion allowing me to do my loan top up a little earlier but then when I’ve had emergencies or asked if I can pay some money of to top up for emergencies for my disabled sons apponments they have been really bad and not helped at all and just shrugged me off Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Wonderful option for Savers

5
Acorn have been a consistent, helpful, reliable bank for my savings. Their team size and availability are limited, but I rate them highly because they make their services clear. I know what to expect from them. So far, I have been well served. Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Convenient and Reliable.

5
Staff are very helpful . they help you and assist me till the end . Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Smart way to save money in this economy.

5
Smart way to save money in this economy. the app/website easy to use. Your money is safe with Acorn community bank. Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Life Saver

5
Acorn has been brilliant , I’m a single parent and always use them for a loan before Christmas which i pay back through my child benifit, I don’t really notice it. It has taken the stress out of the last few Christmas’s, thank you Acorn Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Quick, easy, fast and extremely professional.

5
Quick, easy, fast and extremely professional. Best money lenders by far Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Brighter future

5
I started saving with the credit union when I had little money to buy things outright they gave me and my family a brighter future. Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Av had a good experience over the years.

5
Av had a good experience over the years. I always had a quick reply to anything. Payment has seen quick, esp the beginning of lockdown, and time was very difficult, Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly

5
Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Long time member.

5
I have been with Acorn for a number of years and have always found them to be very helpful. Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

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