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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.81
Based on 1,504 reviews, last reviewed 11th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Quick and easy to set up, will update review once I'... Quick and easy to set up, will update review once I've received the loan. Reviewed on: 11th May 2026
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Tamara B

Latest lowest rating:

1

The union has failed to show value of me as a member For the first 2 loans I got in the past all went well. But now the union appears as if I am not trustworthy Reviewed on: 1st May 2026
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Lydia Mwale

About this product

Great Western Credit Union offer three different loans – an Advantage Loan, a Consolidation Loan or a Personal Loan.

You can borrow between £100 and £15,000 and there are no hidden fees or charges.

Great Western Credit Union personal loan reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Great Western Credit Union before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

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Great Western Credit Union Loans reviews (1504)

Quick and easy to set up, will update review once I'...

5
Quick and easy to set up, will update review once I've received the loan. Reviewed on: 11th May 2026

Very good thank you I’m very happy

3
Very good thank you I’m very happy Reviewed on: 11th May 2026

Great advisors to help.

5
Great advisors to help. Still waiting to get the money but so far seems an excellent company Reviewed on: 11th May 2026

It was good overall and happy

4
Filling the phone was quite easy and straightforward and overall it was good and old services were good and all the help I got Reviewed on: 10th May 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Amal, It's really lovely to hear about your experience, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to hear you found the loan process easy and straightforward, and that the support from the team has been helpful throughout. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 11th May 2026
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5
I needed a loan of a large amount, GWCU was thorough quick in checking details vital for the loan to take place. Reviewed on: 8th May 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Carol, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's really good to hear the team were thorough and quick in supporting you through your loan application. I'll make sure to share your feedback with the team. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 11th May 2026
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it was easy and straight forward and very fast

5
it was easy and straight forward and very fast Reviewed on: 8th May 2026

Excellent quick and trustable will be member for yea...

5
Excellent quick and trustable will be member for years and years Reviewed on: 8th May 2026

I’ve had a great experience with them even when I ha...

4
I’ve had a great experience with them even when I had a month where I had unexpected expense. They were fully understanding and let me have a payment holiday. Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 8th May 2026

Credit...

5
I first time,but easy understand. Reviewed on: 7th May 2026

Non discriminatory company with simple straightforwa...

5
Non discriminatory company with simple straightforward application process. Would highly recommend Reviewed on: 7th May 2026

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