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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.82
Based on 907 reviews, last reviewed 11th Nov 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Iv been with credit union for over ten years . Iv been with credit union for over ten years . Always there to help , thank you :) Reviewed on: 11th November 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

I keep getting different advice from customer service I keep getting different advice from customer service Reviewed on: 11th August 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.

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Great Western Credit Union Loans reviews (907)

Excellent

5
Excellent customer service and excellent rates!! Reviewed on: 17th August 2022

Loans and savings

5
I have used, this company for many years. Always quick and easy to apply, friendly customer service, great % rates. You have my vote. Good luck. Melanie Taylor. Reviewed on: 16th August 2022

Finance in the community

5
I like the fact that the credit union serves the community. It has a personal touch that big banks don't have. Reviewed on: 13th August 2022

Helpful and understanding

5
When your in a position and that hand is there to help you it is great western credit union,so helpful and friendly also understanding of the situation when you speak to them. I would recommend great western to anybody Reviewed on: 13th August 2022

Quick to respond to enquiries

5
GWCU always respond to my enquires in a timely manner and the move to electronic account management has enhanced the service that they provide. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Great principle and this one are great to deal with

5
I am strongly in favour of Credit Unions in principle and Great Western CU are an effective group of people and very supportive and easy to communicate with Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Reliable Support

5
The Credit Union has been a superb support over the years I have been involved in helping those who needed financial counselling in difficult times. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Helpfull and honest

5
The advice that you get and the products on offer make it a refreshing alternative to commercial banks and you don't feel like they are just after your business to make a profit. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Fantastic community

5
I have been with the GWCU for quite some years now, and have always found the products and services on offer to be relevant, ethical and sustainable. I personally seek out businesses with this ethos, and the fact that there is a strong local connection, whilst maintaining a global outlook, means that I will continue to support this community and recommend family and friends to do the same. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Excellent staff very helpful and understanding

5
Very satisfied customers and would recommend to friends and family. Friendly supportive to my needs which was a loan. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

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