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Acorn Community Bank reviews

Acorn Community Bank
Rated Excellent 4.94/5

Acorn Community Bank reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website
  • On-line application and approval process
    On-line application and approval process

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,451 product reviews

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

Acorn Community Bank makes borrowing and saving straightforward with friendly, helpful staff and quick loan approvals. Their loans often link repayments to child benefit, easing budgeting and encouraging saving alongside. Some find transfers to external bank accounts slow, and a few mention occasional communication delays or tougher loan criteria.

Positive themes

  • Acorn Community Bank loans are quick to approve and easy to manage with helpful staff.
  • Acorn Community Bank savings are easy to set up and encourage regular saving with great products.
  • The staff at Acorn Community Bank are friendly and supportive with excellent customer care.

Negative themes

  • Transfers from Acorn Community Bank to other banks can be slow and take hours or days.
  • Some find loan approval criteria frustrating or feel judged during the process.
  • A few mention poor phone response or difficulty getting replies when needed.
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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]
Social media

Reviews for Acorn Community Bank

Showing 11 of 1451 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Amazing!

Loans 21st April 2026

Amazing! Never had any problems they’ve always helped when I’ve got in touch, can’t fault them in a way!

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Very good and very helpful and welcoming

Loans 21st April 2026

Very good and very helpful and welcoming

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Very quick loans turn around times and affordable

    Very quick loans turn around times and affordable

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    Loans
    Clarice Jamespp 20th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Very happy and pleased with everything they have to...

    Very happy and pleased with everything they have to offer, kind friendly and they really care about you as a person

    {"display":"Yasmin H","full_name":"Yasmin H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Yasmin H 20th April 2026
  • 5/5

    My experience is excellent with the Acorn

    My experience is excellent with the Acorn

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    Savings
    Deborah Y 20th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Simple loans

    The loan application process was simple and straight forward, offering a great interest rate on top!

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    Loans
    Stan 20th April 2026
  • 5/5

    I have had a loan from acorn and the process was so...

    I have had a loan from acorn and the process was so easy.

    {"display":"Leanne J","full_name":"Leanne J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Leanne J 20th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Always efficient and on time never have any issues w...

    Always efficient and on time never have any issues with them!

    {"display":"Claudette H","full_name":"Claudette H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Claudette H 20th April 2026
  • 5/5

    I have been using acorn now for the past 10 years, n...

    I have been using acorn now for the past 10 years, never had any problems, very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend to family and friends

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    Loans
    Gemma 20th April 2026
  • 5/5

    They have been very helpful from the start.

    They have been very helpful from the start. There's no way to miss a payment either. XMAS saver is the best thing they offer.

    {"display":"Rebecca Radbourne","full_name":"Rebecca Radbourne","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1522020.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Rebecca Radbourne 19th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Fantastic service all round

    Fantastic staff. Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole process. You can tell they truly care and thrive to help as many people as possible.

    {"display":"Sarah W","full_name":"Sarah W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Sarah W 19th April 2026

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