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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.82
Based on 1,089 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great very quick response and easy to understand app... Great very quick response and easy to understand application Reviewed on: 2nd January 2026
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Norris Douglas

Latest lowest rating:

1

Not reliable, not clear on the website and can't get... Not reliable, not clear on the website and can't get through to speak with someone Reviewed on: 9th December 2025
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Alexann Lewis

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 (1089)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Excellent customer service

5
Easy application process, reply in a couple days, offered me the loan and a quick and easy payment option. Excellent customer service Reviewed on: 31st May 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Anthony We really appreciate your amazing feedback! It's really pleasing to hear that you found the loan application process straightforward and swift, two things we strive to be at GWCU. We also take pride in how we treat our members, so we're delighted to know you found our service to be of a high standard. We’d be glad to continue to help you going forwards – if there’s any more help you need, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thanks again Robin Response date: 2nd June 2025
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Amazing service

4
Easy to apply great service going to also open saving account Reviewed on: 16th December 2025

Amazing communication, great way to have all your debts

5
Amazing communication, great way to have all your debts Reviewed on: 16th December 2025

Quick and easy application process

5
Quick and easy application process Reviewed on: 16th December 2025

Years of great service!

5
I have been with GWCU for many years now and was originally drawn to them for their Christmas savers account, which is a fabulous way to save for Christmas. I have also had a salary deduction loan and think the service that is offered is exceptional! please keep up the good work and continue to have that local feel. Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

Very happy with gwcu always happy to help people, my...

5
Very happy with gwcu always happy to help people, my only issue was how long it took to be approved but other than that great Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

The Happy Loan

5
It's nice to find a company that don't discriminate against your income or make you feel unworthy.Staff treat you with respect and kindness. Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

All good except the last part as the verification co...

4
All good except the last part as the verification code would not send to my email and I had to ring up for it Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

Easy process!

4
Easy process, just waiting for a response Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

Family loan

5
Really good and quick explained well and online help Reviewed on: 15th December 2025

its was very good fast and easy thank you

5
its was very good fast and easy thank you Reviewed on: 14th December 2025

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