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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

Name: Loans
Rating: 4.73 (2057 reviews)

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4.73

Based on 2,057 reviews, last reviewed 24th 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

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

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 (2057)

Great experience very helpful will help me alot

Great experience very helpful will help me alot Reviewed on: 7th July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Kerry, It's wonderful to hear you had such a positive experience. Knowing your loan is going to help you means great deal to us, and we're so pleased we could support you. Wishing you all the very best, and thank you for choosing GWCU. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 7th July 2026

Was relatively easy

Was relatively easy, the verifying took a while Reviewed on: 7th July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Mikala, Thank you for your honest review. It's great to hear you found the application relatively easy, although we appreciate there was a part of the journey that took a little longer than you'd hoped. We're really pleased everything came together in the end, and we hope your loan is already making a positive difference. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 7th July 2026

Amazing really helpful

Amazing really helpful. Took a day to do. Reviewed on: 7th July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Caroline, What a lovely review. It's wonderful to hear the team were so helpful and that everything came together so quickly for you. Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad we could be there when you needed us. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 7th July 2026

Hopefully it helps

Didn't know you couldn't get the loan money until after first payment made and makes me feel uncomfortable that all my child benefit money has had to go across to great western union to be able.to be approved with nothing to show. Hopefully this works but doesnt help straight away. Reviewed on: 7th July 2026

Fantastic help once again ,easy process and very hel...

Fantastic help once again ,easy process and very helpful. Reviewed on: 6th July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Matt, It's so lovely to hear we've been able to help you once again. Knowing the process was easy and that the team were there to support you means a great deal to us. Thank you for continuing to choose GWCU, we're always here whenever you need us. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 7th July 2026

very good quick responses easy to access

very good quick responses easy to access Reviewed on: 6th July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Kathleen, We're really pleased your loan experience was such a positive one. Being able to get the information you need quickly can make all the difference, so it's wonderful to know that was your experience with us. Thanks for your kind review. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 7th July 2026

Very quick and easy the hardest part was waiting for...

Very quick and easy the hardest part was waiting for child benefit to answer to change my child benefit bank details Reviewed on: 6th July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Joshua, Thanks for sharing your experience. We're really pleased the loan process itself was quick and straightforward for you, even if getting hold of the Child Benefit Office took a little patience! Wishing you and your family all the very best, and thank you for choosing GWCU. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 7th July 2026

Quick reviews and great lending schemes

Quick reviews and great lending schemes Reviewed on: 3rd July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Corrie, Thanks for sharing your feedback. It's great to hear you've had a positive experience with our loan process and that our lending options have worked well for you. Your comments are lovely to read, and I'll make sure they're shared with the team. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 5th July 2026

Loan application

Very quick and easy to apply, worded well and very understandable terms and conditions. Reviewed on: 3rd July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi MR088, Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear the loan application was quick and easy, and that the information and terms were clear and easy to understand. We know how important it is to make things straightforward, so it's really encouraging to hear that came across in your experience. I'll be sure to share your feedback with the team. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 5th July 2026

Very easy to use and get on with

Very easy to use and get on with Reviewed on: 3rd July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Michael n, It's lovely to hear your loan application was so easy to use and get on with. We always want the process to feel simple, so it's great to know that's exactly how you fount it. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It really means a lot. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 5th July 2026

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