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Name: Loans
Rating: 4.81 (1265 reviews)

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4.81

Based on 1,265 reviews, last reviewed 8th Mar 2026

6% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

91%

Latest highest rating:

5

excellent x excellent good customer services Reviewed on: 8th March 2026

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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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...

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

Helpful and understanding

When your in a position and that hand is there to help you it is great western credit union,so helpful and friendly also understanding of the situation when you speak to them. I would recommend great western to anybody Reviewed on: 13th August 2022

Quick to respond to enquiries

GWCU always respond to my enquires in a timely manner and the move to electronic account management has enhanced the service that they provide. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Great principle and this one are great to deal with

I am strongly in favour of Credit Unions in principle and Great Western CU are an effective group of people and very supportive and easy to communicate with Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Reliable Support

The Credit Union has been a superb support over the years I have been involved in helping those who needed financial counselling in difficult times. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Helpfull and honest

The advice that you get and the products on offer make it a refreshing alternative to commercial banks and you don't feel like they are just after your business to make a profit. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Fantastic community

I have been with the GWCU for quite some years now, and have always found the products and services on offer to be relevant, ethical and sustainable. I personally seek out businesses with this ethos, and the fact that there is a strong local connection, whilst maintaining a global outlook, means that I will continue to support this community and recommend family and friends to do the same. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Excellent staff very helpful and understanding

Very satisfied customers and would recommend to friends and family. Friendly supportive to my needs which was a loan. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

GOOD NEWS

I support this organisation because it supplies help to those who need it and are not able to obtain it from elsewhere. Hopefully their ethos will grow and grow.... Reviewed on: 11th August 2022

They are Great, they are Western, They are the Credit Union

Great informative website which is not intimidating. A sensible range of depositing opportunities and large enough to inspire trust. Queries answered quickly. Solid organic growth and coverage of the region. Reviewed on: 11th August 2022

An efficient and helpful asset for our community

I've been a member of my local credit union for 20+ years and its great to see it increase efficiency with on line facilities while at the same time retaining its helpful and friendly community feel. Reviewed on: 11th August 2022

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