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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.81
Based on 1,256 reviews, last reviewed 5th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Quick response and helpful great communication Quick response and helpful great communication Reviewed on: 5th March 2026
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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.

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 (1256)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Fantastic, quick easy and took steps to verify affor...

5
Fantastic, quick easy and took steps to verify affordability Reviewed on: 15th May 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Jack! Thank you for leaving such a great review and for the feedback, it's great to know you found the process quick and easy. If you need any support in the future please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 16th May 2025
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Fantastic quick service always.

5
Fantastic quick service always. Very efficient and always helpful Reviewed on: 14th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Hannah, Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had a great experience with our service. Being quick, efficient, and genuinely helpful is exactly what we aim for, so it’s lovely to know that’s coming through. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 18th August 2025
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Great experience, great service, always send money a...

5
Great experience, great service, always send money and review applications quickly Reviewed on: 14th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Sophie, We're really glad to hear you had a great experience and found our service quick and responsive. We’re always here if you need us again! Best wishes, Emily Response date: 18th August 2025
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Amazing team very helpful very polite

5
Amazing team very helpful very polite Reviewed on: 13th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Stacy Thank you for your 5-star review! We aim to provide the best service possible for our members - it is fantastic to see that this is reflected in your response. Please let us know if you need any further assistance going forward! Warm regards Robin Response date: 1st September 2025
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Great loan

5
Quick easy and straight forward no hidden fees what u see is what u get. Reviewed on: 13th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Alison, Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re really glad you found the process quick, easy, and transparent. No hidden fees and no surprises, that’s exactly how we believe finance should be. If you ever need support or have questions, we’re always here to help. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 18th August 2025
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Easy and fast pay back are very reasonable to

4
Easy and fast pay back are very reasonable to Reviewed on: 12th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Graham Thank you for leaving us a review! We are delighted to see that our services have been both straightforward, and that you have found us to be fair, which is something at the heart of our ethos. Let us know if you need anything else! Thanks again Robin Response date: 1st September 2025
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Quick acceptance and good communication

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Quick acceptance and good communication Reviewed on: 12th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Kallum, Thanks so much for your review! We're really glad to hear the process felt quick and communication was clear. If there's anything you think we could do to improve your experience please let us know! Best wishes, Emily Response date: 18th August 2025
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Succinct and straightforward and easy to navigate

4
Succinct and straightforward and easy to navigate Reviewed on: 12th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Thomas, Thanks for the great feedback! We’re so pleased you found everything clear and easy to use. Making finance straightforward and accessible is what we’re all about, so it’s brilliant to hear that reflected in your experience. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 18th August 2025
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Good lender, low interest that can offer loan

5
Good lender, low interest that can offer loan Reviewed on: 12th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Vincent, Thanks so much for your kind words! We're glad you found our lending service helpful and our interest rates fair. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 18th August 2025
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Simple to set up and a quick response

4
Simple to set up and a quick response Reviewed on: 12th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Tonisha, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such great feedback, we are so glad you found the application process quick and easy. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 18th August 2025
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Very helpful in getting me the emergency funds I nee...

5
Very helpful in getting me the emergency funds I needed. Very professional on the phone. Would recommend to anyone needing help with daily struggles Reviewed on: 12th August 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi John, We're really glad we could support you when you needed it, and that your experience with our team was professional and helpful. We're proud to be here for our members during life’s tougher moments and it means a lot to know we made a difference. Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 18th August 2025
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