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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.82
Based on 1,070 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Speedy and straightforward Great customer care easy application Reviewed on: 22nd December 2025
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Rachael B

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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Alexann Lewis

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 (1070)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Easy to apply for a loan, very helpful team if havin...

5
Easy to apply for a loan, very helpful team if having any difficulty applying or any questions. Great low rates to pay back the loan highly recommended Reviewed on: 28th March 2024
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Keely, Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience, your recommendation means the world to us! We’re thrilled that applying for a loan was easy for you, and it warms our hearts to know that our team was helpful during the process. Our commitment to providing low rates and affordable loans stands firm. If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support our members every step of the way! Warm regards, Monica Response date: 14th August 2024
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Great experience from application to finish

5
Great experience from application to finish Reviewed on: 16th December 2025

Amazing service

4
Easy to apply great service going to also open saving account Reviewed on: 16th December 2025

Amazing communication, great way to have all your debts

5
Amazing communication, great way to have all your debts Reviewed on: 16th December 2025

Quick and easy application process

5
Quick and easy application process Reviewed on: 16th December 2025

Years of great service!

5
I have been with GWCU for many years now and was originally drawn to them for their Christmas savers account, which is a fabulous way to save for Christmas. I have also had a salary deduction loan and think the service that is offered is exceptional! please keep up the good work and continue to have that local feel. Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

Very happy with gwcu always happy to help people, my...

5
Very happy with gwcu always happy to help people, my only issue was how long it took to be approved but other than that great Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

The Happy Loan

5
It's nice to find a company that don't discriminate against your income or make you feel unworthy.Staff treat you with respect and kindness. Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

All good except the last part as the verification co...

4
All good except the last part as the verification code would not send to my email and I had to ring up for it Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

Easy process!

4
Easy process, just waiting for a response Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

Family loan

5
Really good and quick explained well and online help Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

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