Smart Money People Logo

Voting in the Insurance choice awards 2025 is open - Vote here

Share this page
Link copied

Great Western Credit Union reviews

Bristol Credit Union logo
Rated Excellent • 4.74/5

Great Western Credit Union reviews

Verified businesses always have up to date contact details and can respond to reviews.

Verified business
Last reviewed within 7 days

What is this?

These badges highlight financial providers that are consistently rated top by customers. It’s a clear sign you’re dealing with a trusted, highly-rated company. Find out more about how these badges work.

Customer Satisfaction Champion
See more on their website

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,072 product reviews

Average score of 4.74/5
5 star
90%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Great Western Credit Union have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Was fast at responding and great help

Was fast at responding and great help

{"display":"Caitlyn C","full_name":"Caitlyn C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
Loans
Caitlyn C 19th September 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

No receipts for money paid in

Did not receive receipts for money paid in when it was local, apparently only 1/10th was paid in, have not been able to pay in... Did not receive receipts for money paid in when it was local, apparently only 1/10th was paid in, have not been able to pay in since it moved, have a pile of cash waiting to be paid in. Read more Read less

{"display":"N T","full_name":"N T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
Savings
N T 28th August 2025
See more reviews for Great Western Credit Union products

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 1072 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Was fast at responding and great help

Loans • 19th September 2025

Was fast at responding and great help

{"display":"Caitlyn C","full_name":"Caitlyn C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
Rated Excellent • 5/5
Read more product reviews

Quick, fair and easy service.

Loans • 19th September 2025

Quick, fair and easy service. Options for ways to repay extremely helpful with keeping to a budget.

{"display":"Josie L","full_name":"Josie L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
Rated Excellent • 5/5
Read more product reviews
  • 5/5

    Excellent, just needed £500 to cover a trip and only...

    Excellent, just needed £500 to cover a trip and only have to pay £50 a month for a year!

    {"display":"Ally Scott","full_name":"Ally Scott","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/533628.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Ally Scott 19th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Took a chance in me when most needed

    GWCU took a chance on me when no else wouldn't, made a real difference in my life

    {"display":"TJay C","full_name":"TJay C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    TJay C 19th September 2025
  • 5/5

    they always consider your situation and offer you an...

    they always consider your situation and offer you an amount you can afford to repay; a responsible lender with the individual in mind.. recommended…

    {"display":"tanya","full_name":"tanya","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    tanya 18th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Fast quick and easy thankyou I was surprised how qui...

    Fast quick and easy thankyou I was surprised how quickly this was done

    {"display":"Sarah i","full_name":"Sarah i","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Sarah i 17th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Brilliant service easy and life saving!

    Brilliant service easy and life saving!

    {"display":"Butterfly","full_name":"Butterfly","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Butterfly 16th September 2025
  • 5/5

    I am rather old and my washing machine broke down

    I am rather old and my washing machine broke down and the great Western Credit union helped me to get a reaplacement very quickly at... I am rather old and my washing machine broke down and the great Western Credit union helped me to get a reaplacement very quickly at an affordable help. Thank you so much Read more Read less

    {"display":"Brian Baggott","full_name":"Brian Baggott","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Brian Baggott 16th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Absolutely fantastic company and fast acting when I...

    Absolutely fantastic company and fast acting when I needed help for an emergency.

    {"display":"Tracy","full_name":"Tracy","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Tracy 16th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Was pretty easy to apply online and navigate the pro...

    Was pretty easy to apply online and navigate the process

    {"display":"Mr A","full_name":"Mr A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Mr A 13th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Always helpful and friendly reliable and always find...

    Always helpful and friendly reliable and always finds a way to help you get what you need, no matter your circumstances

    {"display":"Chantelle M","full_name":"Chantelle M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Chantelle M 12th September 2025

    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