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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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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:

Very easy process, quick answer with super friendly...

5
Very easy process, quick answer with super friendly and professional staff! A fair interest rate and affordable monthly repayments. A real live saver during a difficult time!! An all round positive experience. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Naomi! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really pleased to hear that you found the process easy and the team friendly and professional. It’s great to know we could support you during a difficult time. We’re always here to help, and we really appreciate you being part of GWCU. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 13th May 2025
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Great service

5
Good and brilliant experience overall Reviewed on: 14th December 2025

Excellent company.

4
Excellent company. Very helpful people Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

Great finance options even if you dont have great cr...

5
Great finance options even if you dont have great credit Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

Amazing and helpful will always recommend credit union

5
Amazing and helpful will always recommend credit union Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

Only issue is the delay in decision

4
Only issue is the delay in decision Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

Amazing service as always, Always helpful and always...

5
Amazing service as always, Always helpful and always on time Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

I've asked for loans every year and for 15 years the...

4
I've asked for loans every year and for 15 years they have always helped mee Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

Very helpful and fair.

5
Very helpful and fair. They are very timely in getting back to you. Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

Good service, but I found it hard to do online, but...

4
Good service, but I found it hard to do online, but that's down to my computer skills or lack of Reviewed on: 11th December 2025

Hassle free and great service.

5
Hassle free and great service. I have had a few loans from GWCU and each time it’s been perfectly professional Reviewed on: 11th December 2025

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