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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.81
Based on 1,369 reviews, last reviewed 17th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I applied for a loan last night and got accepted tod... I applied for a loan last night and got accepted today so fast and reliable service Reviewed on: 17th April 2026
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Claire E

Latest lowest rating:

2

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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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 (1369)

Very easy to apply also very helpful when I rang for...

5
Very easy to apply also very helpful when I rang for advice Reviewed on: 30th March 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Miss m, Thank you for your review. We’re really pleased to hear you found the application easy and that our team was helpful when you called for advice. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 14th April 2026
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Family loan

5
Has been a simple and easy process to access the family loan Reviewed on: 30th March 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Natasha, Thank you for your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that applying for our Family Loan was simple and easy for you. Supporting families with straightforward, affordable borrowing is really important to us, and it’s great to know the process worked well. Thank you for choosing us. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 14th April 2026
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Best bank for loans

5
I have been with credit union for over 10 years and every year I apply for a loan, they are always very easy to apply very quick in getting a result and give you great options to pay back loan. I will always advise friends, if they get a loan to get it through credit union who's payback schemes are amazing Reviewed on: 28th March 2026
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Johanna, Thank you so much for your loyalty and for taking the time to share this lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with us over the last 10 years, and that you've continued to choose us for fair, affordable credit when you need it. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. Thanks again for being part of our community. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 14th April 2026
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Easy application process

5
The application process was simple and easy to understand. The website is clear and the information is helpful. I am applying for a loan and the process so far has been straightforward. Reviewed on: 27th March 2026

Quick & easy loans .

5
Try easy & quick to apply online. I called the office & the staff & very friendly. APR could be less but overall very happy. Reviewed on: 27th March 2026

I have applied for a loan through GWCU.

5
I have applied for a loan through GWCU. It was very easily to apply. Reviewed on: 26th March 2026

Easy access and no problems finding way through site

4
Easy access and no problems finding way through site Reviewed on: 26th March 2026

I hope it would be helpfull.

5
I hope it would be helpfull. Creating an account was not a hard process Reviewed on: 25th March 2026

Customer service team are extremely helpful and frie...

5
Customer service team are extremely helpful and friendly. Reviewed on: 25th March 2026

Lovely, simple process to apply and excellent commun...

5
Lovely, simple process to apply and excellent communication throughout the process. Reviewed on: 25th March 2026

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