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Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.73/5

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 2,364 product reviews

Average score of 4.73/5
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)
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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 2364 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great lending quick decisions very helpful

Loans 28th July 2026

Great lending quick decisions very helpful

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Struggled with few bits but lady helped me on the ph...

Loans 28th July 2026

Struggled with few bits but lady helped me on the phone

Rated Average 3.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Really good loan company would advise to anyone

    Really good loan company would advise to anyone

    {"display":"Lew_ 91","full_name":"Lew_ 91","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1748605.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Lew_ 91 27th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Amazing quick easy and very helpful

    Amazing quick easy and very helpful

    {"display":"Evan G","full_name":"Evan G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Evan G 27th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Great, really helped when I needed it

    Great, really helped when I needed it

    {"display":"Jodi C","full_name":"Jodi C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Jodi C 27th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I found it easy to use, and explained easily

    I found it easy to use, and everything was explained easily and clearly. One note is the postcode checker was unable to determine that my... I found it easy to use, and everything was explained easily and clearly. One note is the postcode checker was unable to determine that my address was in Wiltshire (new build) - so likely needs newer ONS data Read more Read less

    {"display":"Stevie","full_name":"Stevie","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Stevie 25th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy application and friendly staff

    Easy application and friendly staff

    {"display":"Ashley T","full_name":"Ashley T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Ashley T 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A great solution to a short term problem.

    A great solution to a short term problem. Great team

    {"display":"Craig s","full_name":"Craig s","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Craig s 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good experience, quick answers, good comunications

    Good experience, quick answers, good comunications

    {"display":"Magda S","full_name":"Magda S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Magda S 24th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Quick response and updates

    Quick response and updates regularly made

    {"display":"Davinia B","full_name":"Davinia B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Davinia B 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy and quick , was very happy, really needed some...

    Easy and quick , was very happy, really needed some extra money

    {"display":"Beth n","full_name":"Beth n","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Beth n 24th July 2026

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