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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.82
Based on 1,152 reviews, last reviewed 26th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Easy to apply. Easy to apply. Doesn't take too long. Not a stressful application Reviewed on: 26th January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Not reliable, not clear on the website and can't get... Not reliable, not clear on the website and can't get through to speak with someone Reviewed on: 9th December 2025
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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.

Great Western Credit Union Loans reviews (1152)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Great western have been amazing and made my life so...

5
Great western have been amazing and made my life so much easier with being able to borrow and also save massive. They really are incredible Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Cally! Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that GWCU has made things easier for you and that you’ve been able to both borrow and save with us. It’s wonderful to know the service has made a real difference—we really appreciate your kind words and your continued support. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 13th May 2025
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Easy to apply.

5
Easy to apply. Doesn't take too long. Not a stressful application Reviewed on: 26th January 2026

It was very quick and efficient.

4
It was very quick and efficient. I have been a credit union member for over 20 years Reviewed on: 26th January 2026

Didn’t take long at all to get a...

5
Didn’t take long at all to get a loan Reviewed on: 25th January 2026

Goiden it’s magic the process was so smooth

5
Goiden it’s magic the process was so smooth Reviewed on: 24th January 2026

Was easy to access a loanWould use again

4
Was easy to access a loanWould use again Reviewed on: 24th January 2026

Fair loans, quick decisions.

5
Fair loans, quick decisions. Good communication. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

Great Efficient Staff

5
The staff are very friendly and get the loan acceptance done quickly. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

Great customer service, supportive of families and h...

5
Great customer service, supportive of families and helping improve financial stability. Thank yiu Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

Excellent company. Highly recommend

5
Excellent company to communicate with. Process is simple, straightforward and non-discriminatory. Has helped me get my life back on track in very difficult circumstances. Customer portal is very easy to use as well. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

I’m autistic and this is the easiest sight

5
I’m autistic so it’s hard for me to understand certain things but they have been amazing with me and offer amazing deals Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

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