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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.82
Based on 1,181 reviews, last reviewed 6th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Quick and simple. Quick and simple. Speaking to the staff is easy Reviewed on: 6th February 2026
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Catriona G

Latest lowest rating:

1

Not reliable, not clear on the website and can't get... Not reliable, not clear on the website and can't get through to speak with someone Reviewed on: 9th December 2025
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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 (1181)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Great staff and services.

5
I am very grateful for all of the help and advice I have received from Bristol Credit Union, fantastic community service with opportunity's for not only support and advice but great competitions etc. Customer services are excellent, very fast communications and staff have always been very helpful and friendly. Reviewed on: 11th June 2020

Straight forward process with real helpful , friendl...

5
Straight forward process with real helpful , friendly human beings Reviewed on: 30th January 2026

Very pleasant an fast customer service was great and...

4
Very pleasant an fast customer service was great and friendly happy with the time it took with awnsering calls and responses to emails Reviewed on: 30th January 2026

Easy to arrange a loan through Employer Partner Loan

5
Easy to arrange a loan through Employer Partner Loan Reviewed on: 30th January 2026

Really quick with everything, easy to access

5
Really quick with everything, easy to access Reviewed on: 29th January 2026

Its a very long winded process and not always clear...

3
Its a very long winded process and not always clear but the value is excellent. Reviewed on: 29th January 2026

Good service, easy and straight forward using member...

5
Good service, easy and straight forward using members portal Reviewed on: 29th January 2026

I had issue in getting a code to continue with the l...

5
I had issue in getting a code to continue with the loan process and I got a call from gwcu, the agent was so kind Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

Very good and quick easy lending

5
Very good and quick easy lending Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

It is a good service to use and excellent customer s...

5
It is a good service to use and excellent customer service aswell Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Easy to apply.

5
Easy to apply. Doesn't take too long. Not a stressful application Reviewed on: 26th January 2026

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