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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.81
Based on 1,265 reviews, last reviewed 8th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

excellent x excellent good customer services Reviewed on: 8th 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 (1265)

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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Caring friendly service

5
They are amazing. They care about your circumstances. Go out of their way to help you and loans can be done same say in some cases. Absolutely fabulous . I wish I had joined them years ago Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023

Great competitive loans

5
I took a loan when other company's wouldn't touch me, I had to rebuild my credit rating and Great Western Credit Union helped me to do so ,there rates are good, now I'm in the position that I paid the loan and I have savings .So happy now, better with money than I've ever been. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023

GWCU - 10/10

5
Professional, smooth process & extreme performance in all areas of completion of loan application. Really great company and amazing staff, well done :) Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023

Fantastic service that helps

5
Been with a number of years and had loans fantastic service Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023

Helpful and understanding.

5
My experience has been nothing but great. When moving into our new home they helped us with upfront costs, when me and my daughter became unwell they were understanding and helpful when I was struggling financially during that time. I am very greatful for there help and support. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023

Loans

5
Good loan company and saving company, Very easy to get a loan and can pay it back in small bits Not much of a interest rate added which is good Overall the best Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023

Fast Application - Would recommend

5
Great customer service with a fast application , would highly recommend this to other people , will look into the saving options at some point ! Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023

Excellent

5
Excellent customer service and excellent rates!! Reviewed on: 17th August 2022

Loans and savings

5
I have used, this company for many years. Always quick and easy to apply, friendly customer service, great % rates. You have my vote. Good luck. Melanie Taylor. Reviewed on: 16th August 2022

Finance in the community

5
I like the fact that the credit union serves the community. It has a personal touch that big banks don't have. Reviewed on: 13th August 2022