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Bamboo Loans: Personal loan reviews

4.82
Based on 16,792 reviews, last reviewed 10th Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very efficient very easy to understand Very efficient very easy to understand Reviewed on: 10th June 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

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About this product

Bamboo offer personal loans from £2,000 to £15,000 over 12 to 60 months.

Bamboo don’t charge fees and there’s no impact on your credit score if you’re not approved. Existing Bamboo customers can apply for a repeat or top-up loan.

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

Bamboo Loans Personal loan reviews (16792)

Review of the Bamboo Loans, Personal loan:

Bamboo Loans: Excellent, Efficient & Easy Loan Provider

5
Me and my partner had our wedding booked from last year however, after saving up we were hit with the news of expecting a baby (which comes with its additional costs). As a result we were in need of some extra cash to help pay off some things for the wedding and after a few searches and a referral I came across Bamboo Loans. The application process was really QUICK, no time wasting with a user friendly website. Within JUST a FEW MINUTES I received an approval email and CONFIRMATION asking me to log in to sign the agreement. The agreement was clearly written with the APR rate and repayment schedule etc. and was able to sign this all electronically! (No stress of having to print, sign and rescan back in... phew!) Once completed I then received a email confirming PAYOUT by 1pm the next day! It was such a stress free process and since making monthly payments I have received reminders by text and email and have also spoken with the bamboo team directly on the phone who are also very helpful offering ongoing support. I didn’t have the greatest credit when I applied but good income and history of making repayments however, they also offer a guarantor loan service for bad credit. Even better... I managed to get a NON GUARANTOR loan which was even better for me! I would certainly recommend BAMBOO Loans :) Reviewed on: 16th June 2020

Nothing but positive actions from start to finish

5
Nothing but positive actions from start to finish Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

Helpful and honest people who make sure the loan is...

5
Helpful and honest people who make sure the loan is right for you. Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

Very helpful

4
It was wonderful because I need funds in emergency and bamboo help me quickly Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

Great as expected.

5
Great as expected. Recommend it to everyone. Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

Easy to apply, quick decision and prompt response

5
Easy to apply, quick decision and prompt response Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

I have had no problems at all dealing with bamboo

5
I have had no problems at all dealing with bamboo Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

Nice and easy to apply and never had any issues with...

5
Nice and easy to apply and never had any issues with them happily recommend them to others Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

Straightforward from start to finish

5
Straightforward from start to finish Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

Straightforward and Supportive Lending Experience

5
I recently took out a personal loan with Bamboo Loans to help fund home improvements, and the experience was far smoother than I expected. From the outset, the online application was clear, simple and well-explained, which immediately built confidence. I appreciated being able to see exactly what the repayments would look like before committing. I received a decision within a few hours, and the funds were in my account the next working day. That efficiency made a real difference and allowed me to move forward with my plans without unnecessary delay. What stood out most was the transparency and professionalism throughout. There were no hidden surprises — everything was clearly outlined in plain language. When I contacted customer support with a question about my repayment date, the response was prompt, polite and genuinely helpful. Applying for credit can often feel stressful, but Bamboo made the process feel fair, organised and reassuring. Based on my experience, I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and straightforward personal loan provider. Reviewed on: 26th February 2026

Quick and easy application.

5
Quick and easy application. Documents received within minutes of confirming and funds sent quickly too. Website easy to use and make amendments if needed. I changed jobs and had to move my repayment day which was no problem. Reviewed on: 26th February 2026