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Glasgow Credit Union: Savings reviews

4.94
Based on 3,844 reviews, last reviewed 28th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I like that I can speak to a person I feel their customer service is very good, speaking to a person is key for me as opposed to a tick box Reviewed on: 28th January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Sadly, it is no longer a credit union true to its ro... Sadly, it is no longer a credit union true to its roots. Better tile would be Glasgow Commercial Bank. No longer interested in members who have been w... Read more Reviewed on: 24th June 2025
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About this product

Glasgow Credit Union have a range of savings accounts for members.

With a Glasgow Credit Union savings account, members can save regularly between £10 and £1000 each month across accounts. Withdrawals are via BACS transfer and can be requested in app, online or by phone.

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Glasgow Credit Union Savings reviews (3844)

Simple straightforward honest

5
Simple, trustworthy, helpful and friendly. In an area that is outsourcing customer services and muddying the water, Glasgow Credit Union is a beacon of simple straightforward honest banking. The finance equivalent of shop local. Friendly helpful staff Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

Problem free savings

5
I feel confident and happy saving my money with GCU. Good rates, the app is easy to access, and staff are always helpful and efficient on phonecalls. Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

Excellent products, excellent service

5
Really pleased with my savings account with GCU. Their customer service is also excellent whenever I call and their online system is clear and easy to use. Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

Safe and reliable

5
I have been a member of Glasgow Credit Union for several years. They are totally reliable and give a much better service to savers and borrowers than the big finance houses. Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

Good for savings

3
Good for savings but app isn’t very user friendly, charged to take money out same day and not always accessible when I need to take money out. Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

Helpful for savers

5
It's a great service making it easy for me to save, over many years Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

Best by far

5
So easy to join and the new app is fab ! Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

Savings for consolidation

5
I’ve just joined to save and in three months obtain a loan to consolidate debts. Love that it come straight out of my pay check Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

The way all banking should be.

5
Since the credit crunch, I was looking for a way to save my money locally. Credit unions are definitely the way forward, and Glasgow Credit Union are friendly, organised and very helpful. I look forward to many years of saving and borrowing with them. Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

In the community for the community

5
I have been a member of GCU for many, many years. I have both saved and borrowed for various reasons. I like it’s availability and knowing it’s easy to contact and access throughout the year at times of need or otherwise- fantastic service. Reviewed on: 9th August 2021

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