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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

Name: Loans
Rating: 4.9 (626 reviews)

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4.87

Based on 626 reviews, last reviewed 30th May 2025

5600% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

94%

2 star

Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent, efficient, trustworthy and friendly I've been with GWCU for years, both for savings and loans. Always had an excellent, friendly and helpful experience with them. They are trustworthy, v... Read more Reviewed on: 30th May 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Absolute joke, waited weeks for a response, rubbish... Absolute joke, waited weeks for a response, rubbish on evert level. I went elsewhere in the end after having my time wasted. Reviewed on: 27th May 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 (626)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Very helpful

Always help mostly wen I need them as a single mom I'm happy to know that they r these in my desperate times couldn't ask for any thing better thank to credit union Reviewed on: 12th June 2020

Excellent, efficient, trustworthy and friendly

I've been with GWCU for years, both for savings and loans. Always had an excellent, friendly and helpful experience with them. They are trustworthy, very efficient and go above and beyond to help. Their interest rates in loans are fair and interest on savings is good. I would highly recommend them to friends and family. Reviewed on: 30th May 2025

Easy to use.

Easy to use. Great customer service Reviewed on: 30th May 2025

Happy customer

They are very quick with answering any questions needing answering and are always friendly. Reviewed on: 29th May 2025

Very accommodating, goes the extra mile to assist an...

Very accommodating, goes the extra mile to assist and make things easy Reviewed on: 29th May 2025

Always helpful.

Always helpful. Reply to any issues promptly Reviewed on: 28th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Jennie Thanks so much for your feedback! It's fantastic to see that we've repeatedly provided a great service. We're also so pleased that you have found the process with solving issues swift and effective. We're so glad that you are a member with GWCU, and look forward to supporting you again in the future! Thanks again Robin Response date: 30th May 2025

Absolute joke, waited weeks for a response, rubbish...

Absolute joke, waited weeks for a response, rubbish on evert level. I went elsewhere in the end after having my time wasted. Reviewed on: 27th May 2025

I await the funds I was anxious but in the meantime...

I await the funds I was anxious but in the meantime it was excellent interraction with the team. The interest rates are manageable. True to the spirit of helping and understanding. Kudos Reviewed on: 27th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Thomas Thanks so much for your kind words! It's so pleasing to hear that your experience with our team was positive and that our approach felt supportive and fair. It's great to know our values shine through in the service we provide! We’d be thrilled to continue to assist you going forwards – if there’s more help you need, don’t hesitate to contact us. Warm regards Robin Response date: 30th May 2025

Great service!

Great service! I was able to get a consolidation loan at a very good rate even with a poor credit. Reviewed on: 27th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Bogdan Thank you for sharing your experience! We're really glad we could support you with a consolidation loan that met your needs. We're also delighted to hear that you felt it was at a good rate, something we strive to provide at GWCU! Thanks again for being a member and continuing to support GWCU. Best wishes Robin Response date: 30th May 2025

I’ve been with credit union for a while new and alwa...

I’ve been with credit union for a while new and always found them being very helpful and fast reliable. Great rates of paying back the money you’ve lent Reviewed on: 25th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Keely We really appreciate you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you've consistently experienced dependable support, with an efficient service at GWCU. It's also great to know that you have found our rates to be so reasonable! If you ever need more support in the future, we'll always be here to help! Warm regards Robin Response date: 27th May 2025

They are very good because everytime I need help I g...

They are very good because everytime I need help I get in with no stress Reviewed on: 24th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Jo Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're really pleased to know you've had a smooth and pleasant experience whenever you've reached out to GWCU. It's great to hear we’ve been able to support you when it matters most. We’d be thrilled to continue to assist you going forwards – if there’s any more help you need, don’t hesitate to contact us! Thanks again Robin Response date: 27th May 2025

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