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4.89
Based on 580 reviews, last reviewed 4th May 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

It's the personal approach that helps After years of being stuck in a never ending cycle of debt, GWCU helped me when no other bank would. As a consequence of GWCU taking the time to liste... Read more Reviewed on: 4th May 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

I wrote a review about their terrible payday service... I wrote a review about their terrible payday service and using c and l collections it’s time they stopped providing any services to vulnerable people ... Read more Reviewed on: 8th October 2024
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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 (580)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Loans:

Very thoughtful and thorough in considering the reli...

5
Very thoughtful and thorough in considering the reliability of the Applicant;very helpful and clear instructions all throughout the process to receiving the offer Reviewed on: 2nd May 2025

It's the personal approach that helps

5
After years of being stuck in a never ending cycle of debt, GWCU helped me when no other bank would. As a consequence of GWCU taking the time to listen to my circumstances and provide me with a consolation loan I am now, very nearly, completely debt free. Reviewed on: 4th May 2025

My experience was very good, I need money ,because I...

5
My experience was very good, I need money ,because I had just moved into my house and they helped me and get to pay back the money little bit at a time without of to stress myself. Reviewed on: 27th April 2025

Great loan company, quick and easy to apply, no hidd...

5
Great loan company, quick and easy to apply, no hiddens charges. Reviewed on: 27th April 2025

loan and deposit

5
excellent costomer service on calls and great online service and friendly on call center i even knows a maneger answer my calls and recognise my voice through phone calls. Reviewed on: 22nd April 2025

Good on Service but Interest Rates could come down

4
Satisfied with service overall but, given their customer base are struggling to make ends meet, Credit Union interest rates on loans should be reduced over time to match reputable bank loans (respectable banks are charging around 6% 2025) Reviewed on: 21st April 2025

Great Western Credit is for everyone!

5
Great western credit have helped me and many people I know in our times of struggles. With the cost of living crisis still having its impact. They offer reasonable loans for everyday people. GWC also have a great customer service team, who are straight talking and overly helpful in any way they can be. Reviewed on: 18th April 2025

I have had loans & an easy saver account which I fin...

5
I have had loans & an easy saver account which I find very useful when trying to save for birthdays etc....loan repayments are manageable. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

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

I applied for a loan and was offered a loan the proc...

5
I applied for a loan and was offered a loan the process was fairly easy to do I received my money straight away which was great as I had an unexpected bill to pay I was very happy and pleased with the service I received Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Friendly, efficient, and understanding.

5
Friendly, efficient, and understanding. Haven’t a bad word to say as of yet. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

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