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Based on 1,252 reviews, last reviewed 4th Mar 2026
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Was very easy to sort and understand Was very easy to sort and understand Reviewed on: 4th March 2026
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Your site tells me to verify my email by submitting... Your site tells me to verify my email by submitting code.but you don't send code snd I have had several chats Reviewed on: 20th February 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.

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.

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Simple & was very quick

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Simple & was very quick and was very helpful Reviewed on: 23rd September 2025
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Been with credit union for over 5 years always had...

5
Been with credit union for over 5 years always had great service Reviewed on: 22nd September 2025
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Lea
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Lea, Thanks so much for sticking with us for over five years and for the lovely review! We’re proud to offer consistent, friendly service that puts people first. It’s brilliant to hear that your experience has been a positive one over the years. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 25th September 2025
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Quick and efficient.

5
Quick and efficient. Very helpful Reviewed on: 22nd September 2025
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Amazing rates, easy to apply

5
Using Great Western Credit Union for a loan was extremely easy and beat all the other companies rates. Reviewed on: 22nd September 2025
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Dan Conner
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Dan, Thanks for the great review! We’re all about making borrowing simple, fair, and affordable, so it’s brilliant to hear that the process was easy and the rates worked better for you! Best wishes, Emily Response date: 25th September 2025
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Was fast at responding and great help

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Was fast at responding and great help Reviewed on: 19th September 2025
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Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Caitlyn, Thanks for the lovely feedback! We’re really glad we could help quickly and make things easy for you. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 25th September 2025
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Quick, fair and easy service.

5
Quick, fair and easy service. Options for ways to repay extremely helpful with keeping to a budget. Reviewed on: 19th September 2025
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Josie L
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Josie, Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad the service felt quick and fair and that our repayment options helped you stay on track with your budget. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 25th September 2025
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Excellent, just needed £500 to cover a trip and only...

5
Excellent, just needed £500 to cover a trip and only have to pay £50 a month for a year! Reviewed on: 19th September 2025
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Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Ally, Thanks for the great review! We’re so glad we could help make your trip happen without the stress! Best wishes, Emily Response date: 25th September 2025
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Took a chance in me when most needed

5
GWCU took a chance on me when no else wouldn't, made a real difference in my life Reviewed on: 19th September 2025
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TJay C
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi TJay C, Thank you so much for sharing this. We believe everyone deserves a fair chance, and we're proud to have been able to support you when it mattered most. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 25th September 2025
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they always consider your situation and offer you an...

5
they always consider your situation and offer you an amount you can afford to repay; a responsible lender with the individual in mind.. recommended… Reviewed on: 18th September 2025
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Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Tanya, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really glad to hear that you felt supported and considered, that's exactly what we aim for. Being a responsible lender means putting people first, and it's great to know that came through in your experience. Thanks again for recommending us! Best wishes, Emily Response date: 25th September 2025
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Fast quick and easy thankyou I was surprised how qui...

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Fast quick and easy thankyou I was surprised how quickly this was done Reviewed on: 17th September 2025
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Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review, we are so glad we were able to help you- and so quickly too! Best wishes, Emily Response date: 25th September 2025
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