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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

Name: Loans
Rating: 4.82 (1271 reviews)

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4.82

Based on 1,271 reviews, last reviewed 10th Mar 2026

1% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

67% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

91%

Latest highest rating:

5

Very quick and easy .quick and easy I struggle with technology and still struggling to set up my account but was accepted quickly Reviewed on: 10th March 2026

Latest lowest rating:

2

Your site tells me to verify my email by submitting... Your site tells me to verify my email by submitting code.but you don't send code snd I have had several chats Reviewed on: 20th February 2026

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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 (1271)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Brilliant service

Was so easy to apply really helped my out and so much easier paying 1 person back. Reviewed on: 22nd May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Jasmine Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback! We're really pleased to hear the process worked well for you, making things more manageable as a result. It's great to know we've been able to make a positive difference when you needed it. We look forward to continuing to support you whenever you need us! Best wishes Robin Response date: 23rd May 2025

You only pay what you can afford weekly, Monthly

The percentage you pay back is really good, the people are lovely the form is really easy to fill out and just overall a really good place for people with not a lot of money! Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Brilliant

Credit union is a brilliant way to borrow money when in need and not miss a payment paying it back. Fantastic for families. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Best customer service.. really helpfully

Best customer service.. really helpfully .... Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

'From the depths of Despair and Desperation...'

'When you've been at rock bottom, with nowhere to turn, your life ripped apart by circumstances beyond your control, all i had left was my self-belief...and willingness to continue to help others, Bristol Credit Union thankfully provided me with affordable funds that helped me through that period. I have been a customer/member for over 5 years and I owe my recovery to the understanding and standard of service, always with a smile, portrayed by all the staff and management. Unequaled by their high Service standards...Unbeaten in their Dedication, Bristol Credit Union deserve a Gold Award. Thoroughly, highly recommended in a much maligned industry. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

easy to arrange

We used a loan from BCU to buy a second hand car. Then a couple of years later, our other car needed to be replaced. BCU were very flexible and allowed us to increase our loan, but stick to the same monthly repayments over a longer time. This really helped. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

A banking system with humans who care

Its great to be able to save for the way you want to save - handing cash over at a community out reach session or at the office. When you need a boost of funds for what ever reason - Bristol Credit Union will help you and work with you with a loan. Staff are polite and reproachable and have a willingness to help. Thank you Bristol Credit Union! Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Reliable and supportive

Bristol credit union has been a support when I have needed it. It's processes are quick and reliable and I can save direct from my payroll Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Great service to consolidate loans

Most lenders wouldn't help BCU had some humans look at the situation and offered a solution which is helping me out of my sticky situation. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Cant fault their services.

I have been a customer for quite a few years now, and I've been treated amazingly good whenever I call or I go in to speak to someone. Thank you for your great service. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Great help for the needy.

I heard about Bristol credit union from citizen advice bureau. I was struggling with money and went to Bristol credit union office and the staff were very friendly. I applied for the loan with the help of the staff there and got the loan. It helped me greatly. The staff of Bristol credit union are so helpful and friendly. I always recommend them to others. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

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