Paid advertisement
Smart Money People Logo
Newsletter

Voting in the Insurance choice awards 2026 is open - Vote here

Share this page

Great Western Credit Union reviews

Bristol Credit Union logo
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 2,382 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 positively over the past 90 days

Great Western Credit Union makes borrowing and saving straightforward and stress-free with friendly, helpful staff and fair rates. Their loans are quick to apply for and support people who might struggle elsewhere. The savings options feel ethical and community-focused, though some find the website a bit clunky at times.

Positive themes

  • Loans are easy to apply for with quick decisions and clear communication. (36 mentions)
  • Staff are friendly, helpful and supportive throughout the loan process. (27 mentions)
  • Loans have fair interest rates and affordable repayment options. (10 mentions)
Summarised by AI
Was this helpful?

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.

Great Western Credit Union at a glance

Contact details

Website
Visit provider website
Social media

Reviews for Great Western Credit Union

Showing 11 of 2382 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Easily accessible loan application and promo decision

Loans 4th August 2026

Easily accessible loan application and promo decision

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
Read more product reviews

Great experience with this credit union

Loans 4th August 2026

Great experience with this credit union

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
Read more product reviews
  • 5.00/5

    Reliable easy to access and apply

    Reliable easy to access and apply

    {"display":"Carolan l","full_name":"Carolan l","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Carolan l 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I’m really happy with my experience with Grea...

    I’m really happy with my experience with Great Western Credit Union. The process was straightforward, and the staff were helpful, friendly, and professional throughout. I... I’m really happy with my experience with Great Western Credit Union. The process was straightforward, and the staff were helpful, friendly, and professional throughout. I really appreciate the support and communication I received during my loan application. It’s reassuring to deal with an organisation that genuinely takes the time to help its members. I would definitely recommend Great Western Credit Union to anyone looking for a trustworthy and supportive financial service. Thank you, G WCU, for your help and support! Read more Read less

    {"display":"Amazinggrace","full_name":"Amazinggrace","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Amazinggrace 4th August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Good quick helpful happy great company and would adv...

    Good quick helpful happy great company and would advise more people

    {"display":"Michael d","full_name":"Michael d","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Michael d 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Reliable and brilliant for people like me

    Reliable and brilliant for people like me

    {"display":"Laura ","full_name":"Laura ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Laura 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very easy to use and helpful lots of useful information

    Very easy to use and helpful lots of useful information

    {"display":"Meggie Matchett","full_name":"Meggie Matchett","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1749304.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Meggie Matchett 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Really pleased I was helped and the person on the ca...

    Really pleased I was helped and the person on the call helped me understand it

    {"display":"Courtney Watson","full_name":"Courtney Watson","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1749255.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Courtney Watson 3rd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Really helped me out when I needed it

    Really helped me out when I needed it

    {"display":"Megan Russell","full_name":"Megan Russell","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1748541.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Megan Russell 3rd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service from start to finish

    Excellent service from start to finish

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

    Amazing would definitely recommend

    Amazing would definitely recommend

    {"display":"David h","full_name":"David h","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    David h 31st July 2026

    Products from Great Western Credit Union

    Showing all products offered by Great Western Credit Union

    We are Smart Money People

    Join 2 million active users who make better financial decisions with the power of reviews.

    Create an account

    Protecting trust by verifying companies and reviewers

    The only site that specialises in financial services

    Providing everyday people with a voice