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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.82
Based on 1,069 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Always reliable and have helped me many times Always reliable and have helped me many times Reviewed on: 22nd December 2025
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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 (1069)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Bristol Credit Union provides an excellent serviceervice

5
Joining the Bristol Credit Union has enabled me to save money for the first time in my life. It has helped me keep out of debt. I have taken out a loan with them and the interest has been reasonable. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I am very grateful to Bristol Credit Union and l know many others would agree with that Reviewed on: 12th June 2020

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

its was very good fast and easy thank you

5
its was very good fast and easy thank you Reviewed on: 14th December 2025

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