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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

Name: Loans
Rating: 4.73 (2056 reviews)

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4.73

Based on 2,052 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Sep 2026

20% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

90%

Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent service easy to apply Answered all the que... Excellent service easy to apply Answered all the questions Reviewed on: 23rd September 2026

Latest lowest rating:

2

Good jdjjd Good good Reviewed on: 2nd July 2026

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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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Great Western Credit Union Loans reviews (2056)

Vrr er ru good customer service

Very friendly always help me with my loans takes the right amount each fortnight which I can afford to pay back Reviewed on: 13th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Angela, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're really pleased to hear that your loan experience has been positive and that the repayments feel manageable for you. At Great Western Credit Union, we’re committed to offering fair, affordable credit that meets our members’ needs. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re so glad we could support you. Warm regards, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025

10/10 100% recomment

Customer service is 10/10 they are honestly the best company and have helped me so much the past few months. Communication is great response timings are normally within a day and they provide alot of information. Reviewed on: 13th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Tania, Thank you so much for the glowing review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear how much we’ve been able to support you over the past few months. It’s great to know our communication and customer service have made a difference. We really appreciate your kind words and continued trust in us. Warm regards, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025

Great seamless experience no complicated questions a...

Great seamless experience no complicated questions and easy access to my loan Reviewed on: 13th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Mark, Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so pleased to hear that applying for your loan felt simple and stress-free. Warm regards, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025

Great support and great value.

Great support and great value. Helps local communities. Reviewed on: 13th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi We're incredibly thankful for your feedback! We strive for friendly service and providing value to our members at GWCU. As a credit union, it is vital that we serve our local community, as we are community finance for everyone, so we're delighted to hear this in your review. We really value your continued support. Thanks again Robin Response date: 20th May 2025

So friendly and Helpful when applying and need answe...

So friendly and Helpful when applying and need answers to queries. Reviewed on: 13th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Ella, Thank you for the kind words! We're so pleased to hear you found our team friendly and helpful during the application process. We strive to always be there for our members when they need support. Warm regards, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025

Friendly and supportive Credit Union

Really helpful and supportive Credit UNion. They helped me get what I needed and have excellent systems Reviewed on: 13th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Simon, Thank you for such a lovely review! We're so pleased to hear you found our team supportive and that we were able to help you get what you needed! Warm regards, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025

It's the personal approach that helps

After years of being stuck in a never ending cycle of debt, GWCU helped me when no other bank would. As a consequence of GWCU taking the time to listen to my circumstances and provide me with a consolation loan I am now, very nearly, completely debt free. Reviewed on: 4th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Helen, Thank you so much for sharing your story and leaving such a wonderful review! We're truly moved to hear how GWCU has helped you regain control of your finances. Taking the time to listen and understand our members' individual circumstances is a big part of how we support our members. We're so proud to be part of your journey toward financial freedom. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025

Very thoughtful and thorough in considering the reli...

Very thoughtful and thorough in considering the reliability of the Applicant;very helpful and clear instructions all throughout the process to receiving the offer Reviewed on: 2nd May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Andrew, Thank you for this thoughtful review. We take care to assess every application fairly so it’s great to hear that has been your experience. We’re so glad you found the process helpful and clear. If you need any support with an application in the future please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025

My experience was very good, I need money ,because I...

My experience was very good, I need money ,because I had just moved into my house and they helped me and get to pay back the money little bit at a time without of to stress myself. Reviewed on: 27th April 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Latoya, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're really pleased we could support you during such an important time, moving into a new home can be a big step, and it's great to know we helped make things a little easier. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025

Great loan company, quick and easy to apply, no hidd...

Great loan company, quick and easy to apply, no hiddens charges. Reviewed on: 27th April 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi CVB Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback! We're really pleased to hear that the application process was smooth and hassle-free for you. It's also great to know you felt confident in the transparency of our services, as it’s essential that we provide trust and fairness for our members. If there’s ever anything else we can help with, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best wishes Robin Response date: 20th May 2025

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