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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.73
Based on 2,057 reviews, last reviewed 24th Sep 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great rate and easy process Applying for a loan was quick and easy. I was offered a great rate and the whole process was straightforward with no problems at all. I'd definitely r... Read more Reviewed on: 24th September 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Good jdjjd Good good Reviewed on: 2nd July 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.

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Great Western Credit Union Loans reviews (2057)

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5
Happy with interest rates etc got told by my sister in law couldn’t believe it when got approved Reviewed on: 9th July 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Bryony, Thanks for the review. Lovely to hear you were happy with the interest rates, and even better that your sister-law pointed you our way and that you got the approval you were hoping for. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 3rd September 2026
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My current employer work along side great western cr...

5
My current employer work along side great western credit union, which provide a different service compared to outside loan providers which works best for myself Reviewed on: 9th July 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Oliver, Really good to hear GWCU works well for you and gives you something a bit different from the usual loan providers. Thanks for choosing us! Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 3rd September 2026
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Very friendly and helpful and customer service is ve...

5
Very friendly and helpful and customer service is very good Reviewed on: 9th July 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Vicky, Thank you for the lovely feedback. It's lovely to hear you found the team so friendly and helpful. Thank you for choosing GWCU. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 3rd September 2026
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The process of obtaining a loan is made very simple.

5
The process of obtaining a loan is made very simple. They talk you through the whole process and will answer all your questions. I personally found the experience extremely easy. I like the idea that they will only lend as much as they think you can afford to pay back whilst paying everyday bills and enough to live on. I cannot emphasise enough how great and helpful all the staff who work there are. Reviewed on: 9th July 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Sharon, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. Really glad you found the process easy and felt supported throughout. We're also pleased you liked our approach to responsible lending, making sure repayments are affordable is really important to us. I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 3rd September 2026
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Patience, respect.

5
Patience, respect. The law of doing things quickly Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

I am very happy with your company and you have help...

5
I am very happy with your company and you have help a lot lending money I am very grateful and I am happy that I came a member always gets back to you if you send a message and your staff is on the phone Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

From my loan application to the final approval, was...

5
From my loan application to the final approval, was a very smooth process.. Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

Useful credit facility via a personal loan with low...

5
Useful credit facility via a personal loan with low interest rates Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

Great western are the best ive ever been with.

5
Great western are the best ive ever been with. They have really helped me and my 7 children. Always so friendly helpful. I can never say a bad word about them. Best thing ive came across. Very honest and open to you. Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

Very easy friendly staff and super helpful

5
Very easy friendly staff and super helpful Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

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