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Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Rated Excellent • 4.78/5

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 1,914 product reviews

Average score of 4.78/5
5 star
89%
4 star
8%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 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 feel straightforward and supportive, with friendly staff and fair rates. Their loans are easy to apply for, often helping when others won’t, and repayments are manageable. Some find the process quick, though a few mention delays or unclear details around child benefit payments.

Positive themes

  • Great Western Credit Union loans are easy to apply for with quick decisions and clear steps.
  • The staff at Great Western Credit Union are friendly, helpful, and supportive throughout.
  • Great Western Credit Union loans have fair interest rates and affordable repayments.

Negative themes

  • Some found delays in loan decisions or unclear info about child benefit payments.
  • A few users were disappointed when their loan applications were declined unexpectedly.
  • The website can be clunky and repetitive when filling in forms for some savers.
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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 1914 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

It was okay.

Loans • 19th May 2026

It was okay. Easy to apply. Will see how we go forward

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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needed to access cash for my daughter’s birthday at...

Loans • 18th May 2026

needed to access cash for my daughter’s birthday at a time in the month I didn’t have cash to spare and didn’t get paid till... needed to access cash for my daughter’s birthday at a time in the month I didn’t have cash to spare and didn’t get paid till just a few days before the actual day . So I Applied for a loan and within a week was accepted and able to purchase things in time with weeks to spare. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Very good and straightforward

    Very good and straightforward. Happy

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    Loans
    CG 18th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent!

    Excellent! Easy application process.

    {"display":"Marie","full_name":"Marie","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Marie 17th May 2026
  • 4/5

    Thank you

    Na was good thank you for your help

    {"display":"Chris","full_name":"Chris","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Chris 15th May 2026
  • 5/5

    I've always found great western credit union very ea...

    I've always found great western credit union very easy to use and deal with.

    {"display":"Claire D","full_name":"Claire D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Claire D 15th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy appl and not instant which is a good thi.ng!

    Easy application but not instant which is a good thing to avoid impulsive activity. Option to pay 4 weekly instead of monthly helps too

    {"display":"Sarah H","full_name":"Sarah H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Sarah H 15th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy application process, looking forward to saving...

    Easy application process, looking forward to saving with a trustworthy organisation

    {"display":"Mike","full_name":"Mike","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mike 14th May 2026
  • 4/5

    Quick and easy to understand, explained well

    Quick and easy to understand, explained well

    {"display":"Benjamin W","full_name":"Benjamin W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Benjamin W 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Very easy to use.

    Very easy to use. Tells you each step as you go through applying for a loan.

    {"display":"Debbie K","full_name":"Debbie K","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Debbie K 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    So quick and helpful great support when needed

    So quick and helpful great support when needed

    {"display":"Donna c","full_name":"Donna c","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Donna c 14th May 2026

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