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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

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Based on 293 reviews, last reviewed 4th Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent. Very good. Simple and straight forward - even I could follow the instructions! Reviewed on: 4th December 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Very complicated and convoluted to set up. Very complicated and convoluted to set up. Reviewed on: 17th November 2025
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About this product

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 (293)

Great personal service, infrastructure needed

4
Great personal service, however their infrastructure for groups and organisations needs improving. Reviewed on: 15th July 2024
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, we are delighted you think our personal service is great. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services. If you have any further insights or questions, feel free to reach out to us on 0117 924 7309 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, excluding bank holidays). Alternatively, you can drop us an email at [email protected], we’ll be more than happy to discuss this in more detail. Best regards, Monica Response date: 14th August 2024
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Great range of savings products with competitive int...

5
Great range of savings products with competitive interest rates. Easy to use member portal so I can manage my accounts. Reviewed on: 12th June 2024

Ethical savings with a good rate and friendly service

5
GWCU offer a good rate of savings, friendly helpful service, and you know that your money is being used to help others Reviewed on: 4th June 2024

Credit Unions are better than the big banks

5
I have been saving with this credit union for around sixteen years. What's good is that I know when I am saving someone else is able to borrow so I am supporting people on lower incomes than myself. I also have found that if I need my money I contact the branch and the customer service is excellent. I know my money is safe, supporting people who need it and is easy to hand if I need it. What's there not to like... Reviewed on: 2nd June 2024

Local benefit

5
Saving wit Great Western Credit Union means you know your money is staying local Reviewed on: 2nd June 2024

Always a personal service.

5
Always a personal service. Website is welcoming and easy to use. Appreciate that my savings are being used locally and can impact our communities directly. Reviewed on: 31st May 2024

GWCU offer a straight forward savings account

5
GWCU offer a straight forward savings account to support their borrowers in providing funds for loans. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Easy to set up.

5
Easy to set up. Good to know I'm helping local community and saving Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Review by me

4
It has always been a good experience, and I think if i needed help I could go to them. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Russell, It’s wonderful to receive such positive feedback, and we're glad to know that you feel we’re here to assist whenever you need support. Best regards, Monica Response date: 14th August 2024
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Very helpful.

5
Very helpful. Easy to use website. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

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