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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.78 (287 reviews)

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4.65

Based on 287 reviews, last reviewed 13th Nov 2025

72% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

50% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

86%

10%

2 star

Latest highest rating:

5

Shocked to find a GWCU loan was dearer than Barclays. Shocked to find a GWCU loan was dearer than Barclays. Reviewed on: 13th November 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

No receipts for money paid in Did not receive receipts for money paid in when it was local, apparently only 1/10th was paid in, have not been able to pay in since it moved, have a ... Read more Reviewed on: 28th August 2025

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Great Western Credit Union offer savings accounts to customers who live, work or study in Bristol and Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset or Dorset.

Great Western Credit Union savings accounts include the Fixed Rate Saver, Cash ISA, Easy Saver, Business Saver and the Christmas Saver.

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Great Western Credit Union Savings reviews (287)

Shocked to find a GWCU loan was dearer than Barclays.

Shocked to find a GWCU loan was dearer than Barclays. Reviewed on: 13th November 2025

It was very straight forward to open the new account

It was very straight forward to open the new account Reviewed on: 12th November 2025

great ethos.

very happy with them and their staff under difficult conditions Reviewed on: 3rd November 2025

5 star review

Easy to open .All steps explained i. Simple terms Reviewed on: 1st November 2025

Really easy process.

Really easy process. I have saved with the credit union for many years. Reviewed on: 31st October 2025

I’ve only had good experiences with GWCU and am alwa...

I’ve only had good experiences with GWCU and am always glad to think my savings are helping others to borrow safely. Reviewed on: 31st October 2025

good level of interest.

good level of interest. good at keeping in touch Reviewed on: 31st October 2025

Although it was difficult initially but after a brie...

Although it was difficult initially but after a brief chat I was able to set up the saving. Thanks. Reviewed on: 28th October 2025

Simple process

It was straightforward to open the new account online, so I didn't need any interaction with customer service. Reviewed on: 27th October 2025

Easy to open

Easy to open on line as auto completes existing information Reviewed on: 27th October 2025

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