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Bamboo Loans: Personal loan reviews

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Based on 15,449 reviews, last reviewed 4th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Bamboo are excellent, professional service Bamboo are easy to contact, easy to talk too and great professional service. Highly recommended! Reviewed on: 4th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Very good communication with the outcome Very good communication with the outcome Reviewed on: 27th February 2026
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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 (15449)

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

Brilliant, quick and efficient.

5
Brilliant, quick and efficient. Service was second to none. Would highly recommend. Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

Easy peasy

5
Easy to deal with nothing is a problem Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

They helped me out when no one else would

5
They helped me out when no one else would Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

Was very quick and easy and helpful

5
Was very quick and easy and helpful Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

Brilliant experience no bother and very quick to app...

5
Brilliant experience no bother and very quick to approve had a great time using this company Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

Said yes!

5
Bamboo helped me when no other provider would with competitive rates. Efficient, sympathetic and have helped me resolve longstanding financial issues. Thank you. Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

My recent experience with Bamboo Loans Ltd has been...

5
My recent experience with Bamboo Loans Ltd has been excellent from start to finish. The entire application process was straightforward, transparent, and completed much faster than I expected. Their online system is user-friendly, and I received clear communication at every stage, which made the process smooth and stress-free. What impressed me most was their professional and respectful approach. As someone with a less-than-perfect credit score, I found them to be understanding and fair in their assessment. They provided clear terms, competitive rates considering my circumstances, and no hidden surprises. Everything was explained clearly before I agreed to the loan, which gave me full confidence in my decision. Knowing that Bamboo Loans Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority also provided additional reassurance that I was dealing with a responsible and trustworthy lender. Overall, I would highly recommend Bamboo Loans Ltd to anyone—especially those with a poor or average credit history—who is looking for a reliable, professional, and supportive loan provider. They truly stand out as one of the best options available for people needing fair access to credit. Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

Quick, easy application.

5
Quick, easy application. No issues Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

Simple process

5
The process was quick and easy to navigate. Great service at a time when I needed the support. Reviewed on: 27th February 2026

The customer service is amazing and very helpful

5
The customer service is amazing and very helpful Reviewed on: 27th February 2026