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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 2,511 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 negatively over the past 90 days

Great Western Credit Union makes borrowing and saving feel straightforward and supportive, with friendly staff and easy online processes. Their loans are affordable and flexible, helping people in tough spots without fuss. Some find the wait for approval or child benefit checks a bit slow, and a few miss in-person service since branch closures.

Positive themes

  • Great Western Credit Union loans are easy to apply for with friendly, helpful staff. (74 mentions)
  • Loans from Great Western Credit Union have affordable rates and manageable repayments. (8 mentions)
  • Great Western Credit Union savings are easy to use and support local communities. (8 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 2511 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Very good

Savings 16th September 2026

Very good, didnt know could join online

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Good by interest rate is stupid amount

Loans 15th September 2026

Good by interest rate is stupid amount

Rated Good 4.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Very good customer service and straight forward appl...

    Very good customer service and straight forward application

    {"display":"Emosi N","full_name":"Emosi N","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Emosi N 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Didn’t take long and was easy enough to do

    Didn’t take long and was easy enough to do

    {"display":"Lucy a","full_name":"Lucy a","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Lucy a 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always really helpful, good interest charges

    Always really helpful, good interest charges

    {"display":"Paige D","full_name":"Paige D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Paige D 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Help with loans

    The credit union is amazing they help me with everything I need

    {"display":"Kianna","full_name":"Kianna","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Kianna 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Its been easy to access and easy to set up...

    Its been easy to access and easy to set up

    {"display":"Anna c","full_name":"Anna c","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Anna c 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The application was easy I am waiting now to see the...

    The application was easy I am waiting now to see the results

    {"display":"Ioana M","full_name":"Ioana M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Ioana M 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful and helping me a lot

    Very helpful and helping me a lot

    {"display":"Millie","full_name":"Millie","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Millie 13th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent

    I have never had an issue using this service. And i have been using credit union for many years

    {"display":"Yvonne Downer","full_name":"Yvonne Downer","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1758318.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Yvonne Downer 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Smooth transaction with clear advice.

    Smooth transaction with clear advice. Great team who are always willing to help and guide.

    {"display":"Rachel W","full_name":"Rachel W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Rachel W 11th September 2026

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