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Rated Excellent 4.78/5

Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,202 product reviews

Average score of 4.78/5
5 star
91%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Reviews for Great Western Credit Union have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Very easy to set up and quick.

Very easy to set up and quick. I’m happy with them.

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Loans
Caroline N 14th November 2025

Latest negative rating

2/5

This survey is tedious - it’s not helping me say muc...

This survey is tedious - it’s not helping me say much about my experience . Mostly good with a few blips - still haven’t managed... This survey is tedious - it’s not helping me say much about my experience . Mostly good with a few blips - still haven’t managed to speak to anyone about paying back my loan faster than it has been and finding out why. Read more Read less

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Edward k 12th November 2025

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 1202 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Very easy to set up and quick.

Loans 14th November 2025

Very easy to set up and quick. I’m happy with them.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Very welcomingnsevice friendly people

Loans 13th November 2025

Very welcomingnsevice friendly people

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Shocked to find a GWCU loan was dearer than Barclays.

    Shocked to find a GWCU loan was dearer than Barclays.

    {"display":"Jill N","full_name":"Jill N","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jill N 13th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Been using great western for a few years now and alw...

    Been using great western for a few years now and always been very helpful! Would definitely recommend

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

    Great service start to finish very easy process in a...

    Great service start to finish very easy process in applying online

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

    Very good

    Easy service, easy process, easy steps to understand

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

    Very quick and very helpful.

    Very quick and very helpful. Easy to apply.

    {"display":"Samantha U","full_name":"Samantha U","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Samantha U 12th November 2025
  • 2/5

    This survey is tedious - it’s not helping me say muc...

    This survey is tedious - it’s not helping me say much about my experience . Mostly good with a few blips - still haven’t managed... This survey is tedious - it’s not helping me say much about my experience . Mostly good with a few blips - still haven’t managed to speak to anyone about paying back my loan faster than it has been and finding out why. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Edward k","full_name":"Edward k","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Edward k 12th November 2025
  • 4/5

    It was very straight forward to open the new account

    It was very straight forward to open the new account

    {"display":"Jane H","full_name":"Jane H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jane H 12th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Great western are an amazing loaning service that ca...

    Great western are an amazing loaning service that can help all kinds of people in all different kinds of situations. The team have a fast... Great western are an amazing loaning service that can help all kinds of people in all different kinds of situations. The team have a fast response time with a lot with patience. Highly recommend Read more Read less

    {"display":"Chloe ","full_name":"Chloe ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
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    Chloe 12th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Iv been with credit union for over ten years .

    Iv been with credit union for over ten years . Always there to help , thank you :)

    {"display":"Michelle H","full_name":"Michelle H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Michelle H 11th November 2025

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