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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

Name: Loans
Rating: 4.81 (1500 reviews)

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4.81

Based on 1,500 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026

13% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

33% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

91%

Latest highest rating:

5

request for a loan I needed a loan of a large amount, GWCU was thorough quick in checking details vital for the loan to take place. Reviewed on: 8th May 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

The union has failed to show value of me as a member For the first 2 loans I got in the past all went well. But now the union appears as if I am not trustworthy Reviewed on: 1st May 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.

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Great Western Credit Union Loans reviews (1500)

Quick fast service and easy.

Quick fast service and easy. Noting confusing. Reviewed on: 19th November 2025

Easy to apply, reasonable rates, quick on responding...

Easy to apply, reasonable rates, quick on responding brilliant service so far Reviewed on: 19th November 2025

Absolute waste of time - They have policies which ar...

Absolute waste of time - They have policies which aren’t advertised or mentioned in their FAQ and far from being for the community are difficult to deal with, misleading and a business in all but name. Reviewed on: 18th November 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi WCE, Thank you for leaving a review. We value your feedback and understand how important clarity and transparency are in delivering safe and fair products and services. Our purpose is to help our members, and we have a responsibility to protect the financial wellbeing of our membership, which means it may not always be possible to approve every application for first time and additional borrowing. If you need more support, you can call us on 0117 924 7309 between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Friday, or email [email protected] and we’ll respond between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday Best wishes, Emily Response date: 20th November 2025

Its always quite and easy and they never take long f...

Its always quite and easy and they never take long for a decision. Reviewed on: 18th November 2025

Excellent, very quick and informal.

Excellent, very quick and informal. Reviewed on: 18th November 2025

Easy to to apply and its help me alot

Easy to to apply and its help me alot Reviewed on: 18th November 2025

Fast and easy application and approval

Fast and easy application and approval Reviewed on: 18th November 2025

Helped me out when I was in serious need

Helped me out when I was in serious need Reviewed on: 18th November 2025

Very quick and helped me out with what I need...

Very quick and helped me out with what I need Reviewed on: 17th November 2025

Easy and fair process - smooth application and swift...

Easy and fair process - smooth application and swift response - a great help in stressful and difficult situations Reviewed on: 17th November 2025

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