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Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.74/5

Great Western Credit Union reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,467 product reviews

Average score of 4.74/5
5 star
89%
4 star
8%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
Reviews for Great Western Credit Union have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Great Western Credit Union makes borrowing and saving feel straightforward and supportive, with friendly staff and easy online processes. Their loans are affordable and flexible, helping people in tough spots without fuss. Some find the wait for approval or child benefit checks a bit slow, and a few miss in-person service since branch closures.

Positive themes

  • Great Western Credit Union loans are easy to apply for with friendly, helpful staff. (74 mentions)
  • Loans from Great Western Credit Union have affordable rates and manageable repayments. (8 mentions)
  • Great Western Credit Union savings are easy to use and support local communities. (8 mentions)
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About Great Western Credit Union

Great Western Credit Union is the new name for Bristol Credit Union and Wyvern Savings and Loans. It is a credit union, a member-owned organisation that aims to help local people save money and can also lend money at affordable rates and terms. If you're a member of Great Western Credit Union we'd love to hear your feedback. Please share your Great Western Credit Union review to help others find out more about this mutual.

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Reviews for Great Western Credit Union

Showing 11 of 2467 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Its been a pleasant experience.

Loans 1st September 2026

Its been a pleasant experience. All my questions where answered quickly and understandable with easy instructions to follow.

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Will help alot with things we need due to our autist...

Loans 1st September 2026

Will help alot with things we need due to our autistic child needing things

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Easy application, quick response

    Easy application, quick response

    {"display":"Sw","full_name":"Sw","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
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    Sw 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy to apply for loans, Assessment based on full ci...

    Easy to apply for loans, Assessment based on full circumstances, not just credit rating, like tgat loan can be paid back directly from child benefit

    {"display":"Hannah m","full_name":"Hannah m","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Hannah m 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Amazing service will definitely use again

    Amazing service will definitely use again

    {"display":"Roshan S","full_name":"Roshan S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
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    Roshan S 31st August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Change of decision

    Was originally declined a loan, but upon arguing the decision they came back with a middle ground loan. Although I’ll still have to find money... Was originally declined a loan, but upon arguing the decision they came back with a middle ground loan. Although I’ll still have to find money to add toward it it has given me hope to find a new property for me & my kids Read more Read less

    {"display":"Rosie S","full_name":"Rosie S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
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    Rosie S 28th August 2026
  • 3.00/5

    Very good and helpful very easy to use

    Very good and helpful very easy to use

    {"display":"Jade m","full_name":"Jade m","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
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    Jade m 28th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I am very pleased that I needed money and I was help...

    I am very pleased that I needed money and I was helped very quickly. Many thanks!

    {"display":"Magdalena ","full_name":"Magdalena ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Magdalena 28th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Loan approved

    I applied the questions are easy not to intrusive all steps of the application process are explained. I must admit applying was easier than I... I applied the questions are easy not to intrusive all steps of the application process are explained. I must admit applying was easier than I expected. Hardest part waiting for the yes or no verdict. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Antony s","full_name":"Antony s","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
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    Antony s 28th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Was quick to reply now just waiting for the pay...

    Was quick to reply now just waiting for the pay out

    {"display":"Kim g","full_name":"Kim g","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
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    Kim g 28th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy to use website and excellent service

    Easy to use website and excellent service

    {"display":"Sarah H","full_name":"Sarah H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Sarah H 27th August 2026

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