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Name: Loans
Rating: 4.9 (630 reviews)

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4.87

Based on 630 reviews, last reviewed 8th Jun 2025

6100% 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

I was in need you sorted me without much fuss. I was in need you sorted me without much fuss. Only God knows. The idea of opening an account not banking direct into my account is a pleasant surpris... Read more Reviewed on: 8th June 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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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.

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Good customer service, reliable and explain everythi...

Good customer service, reliable and explain everything in deals. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Good interest rates and service .

Good interest rates and service . Application process can be slow but overall. Fantastic Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Kevin Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear you’re happy with our interest rates and service. We appreciate your patience with the application process—being a smaller team, we review each application manually to ensure we provide the best service possible. Thanks again for your feedback and support! if you feel our services could be improved please don't hesitate to contact us. You can do this by calling 0117 924 7309 Monday-Friday, between 9am-4pm (except bank holidays), or emailing [email protected]. Kind regards, Emily Response date: 13th August 2024

Help when I had nowhere else to turn to

I have been helped out with 2 loans when I had nowhere else to turn. I felt respected and supported, and knew they understood without judging. The process was easy and quick. So lucky to have GWCU in my corner. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Excellent service

I have been a member fir many years. Always welcoming and willing to help. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Highly recommend :)

I first opened my account over 14 years ago I have used many of the services offered, always found it easy apply for loans and to communicate if needed. Highly recommend Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

GWCU has been very supportive, they never turned me...

GWCU has been very supportive, they never turned me down when other companies did. Excellent customer service and quick decisions. I will recommend GWCU to all my family and friends. Thank you GWCU for helping people like me. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

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I have used the credit union twice, and both times h...

I have used the credit union twice, and both times have been excellent, efficient service, and helped me immensely. I would thoroughly recommend Credit Union. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

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I think they are amazing with loans I was recommended by a friend and they have provided me a loan with a good payback rate Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

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