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Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Rated Excellent • 4.79/5

Great Western Credit Union reviews

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

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,721 product reviews

Average score of 4.79/5
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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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 clear communication. Their loans have fair rates and flexible repayments, which many find affordable even with poor credit. Some find the application process quick, but a few mention delays or unclear requirements around child benefit payments.

Positive themes

  • Great Western Credit Union loans are easy to apply for with friendly, helpful service.
  • Loans have fair interest rates and affordable repayments at Great Western Credit Union.
  • Great Western Credit Union savings are easy to open and simple to manage.

Negative themes

  • Some found loan approval slow or unclear about child benefit requirements.
  • A few reviewers were disappointed by loan amounts offered being less than requested.
  • Some had trouble with the app or online portal needing phone support.
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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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Showing 11 of 1721 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Amazing and fast

Loans • 20th April 2026

Quick and simple fast to sort well happy

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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It Was Very Quick And Easy, The Staff Were Very...

Loans • 20th April 2026

It Was Very Quick And Easy, The Staff Were Very Helpful

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Amazing service

    It’s always great and never had any issues

    {"display":"Kinga","full_name":"Kinga","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Kinga 20th April 2026
  • 4/5

    The whole process was very clear and straightforward...

    The whole process was very clear and straightforward, it took only a few minutes from start to finish.

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

    Easily understandable and quick process

    Easily understandable and quick process

    {"display":"Lara N","full_name":"Lara N","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Lara N 20th April 2026
  • 4/5

    GWCU REVIEW

    GWCU this company loans are affordable unlike other loans that you end up pay high interest

    {"display":"Lindsey W","full_name":"Lindsey W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Lindsey W 18th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy to set up

    The ISA Account was incredibly easy to set up

    {"display":"Louise robinson","full_name":"Louise robinson","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Louise robinson 17th April 2026
  • 5/5

    I applied for a loan last night and got accepted tod...

    I applied for a loan last night and got accepted today so fast and reliable service

    {"display":"Claire E","full_name":"Claire E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Claire E 17th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy to apply

    Easy to apply and great rates. Easy to use website and keep in contact.

    {"display":"tracey hammond","full_name":"tracey hammond","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/604958.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    tracey hammond 17th April 2026
  • 5/5

    really helpful amazing service an so polite to talk...

    really helpful amazing service an so polite to talk with of you have problems

    {"display":"kelly e","full_name":"kelly e","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    kelly e 17th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy and simple process and very rapid

    Easy and simple process and very rapid decision

    {"display":"jon white","full_name":"jon white","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1498959.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    jon white 16th April 2026

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