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Great Western Credit Union: Loans reviews

4.83
Based on 1,114 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I found this all very easy to navigate and the staff... I found this all very easy to navigate and the staff have been very helpful Reviewed on: 13th January 2026
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Chelsea T

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 (1114)

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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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

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

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