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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

Name: Loans
Rating: 4.73 (1699 reviews)

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4.73

Based on 1,699 reviews, last reviewed 12th Jun 2026

69% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

400% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

90%

Latest highest rating:

5

services are tailored for client's needs very efficient and able to help in a little space of time when needed Reviewed on: 12th June 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Very poor communication Applied for a top loan, did nit email me at all just closed my application. No communication at all from them. I only found out when I logged in Reviewed on: 26th May 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 (1699)

Amazing as always!

Amazing as always! great customer service, super helpful, very quick Reviewed on: 21st May 2026

It was a great experience the loan came in handy eve...

It was a great experience the loan came in handy even though they approved a lesser sum I’m sure their reasons are valid Reviewed on: 21st May 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi VicDaniels, Thanks for sharing this with us. We’re really glad the loan helped when you needed it. We always aim to lend responsibly based on a range of factors and always with your long-term financial wellbeing in mind so it’s great to hear you felt confident in the decision too. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 22nd May 2026

Thank You.

Thank You. Very much appreciated. Reviewed on: 21st May 2026

Helpful for families and mothers

I have been with GWCU for a few years and it has been the most financially helpful for my family and when I am in need of a loan to tie me over. Reviewed on: 19th May 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Cherie, We really appreciate your kind words. Knowing we’ve been able to help you and your family when it matters most is what it’s all about for us. Thanks for being part of the GWCU community. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 22nd May 2026

Easy to apply on line.

Easy to apply on line. Simple process and only took a few minutes. Reviewed on: 19th May 2026

Very happy withbthe understanding.

Quick and easy to understand very quicknto help Reviewed on: 19th May 2026

Quick and relatively easy.

Quick and relatively easy. Good interest rates Reviewed on: 19th May 2026

It was okay.

It was okay. Easy to apply. Will see how we go forward Reviewed on: 19th May 2026

needed to access cash for my daughter’s birthday at...

needed to access cash for my daughter’s birthday at a time in the month I didn’t have cash to spare and didn’t get paid till just a few days before the actual day . So I Applied for a loan and within a week was accepted and able to purchase things in time with weeks to spare. Reviewed on: 18th May 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Kelvin, Thank you so much for sharing this, we’re really glad we could help. It’s great to hear that we were able to help you with such an important occasion. Being able to step in when money feels tight and help you plan ahead with confidence is exactly what we’re here for. We hope your daughter had a lovely birthday, and thank you again for choosing Great Western Credit Union. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 19th May 2026

Very good and straightforward

Very good and straightforward. Happy Reviewed on: 18th May 2026

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