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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.82 (201 reviews)

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4.70

Based on 201 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Apr 2025

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Latest highest rating:

5

I like the idea and wider vision of the credit union. I like the idea and wider vision of the credit union. Although the returns are not very competitive I'm happy to save as I know it helps people borrow... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

They have turned into a payday lender to vulnerable... They have turned into a payday lender to vulnerable people and partners like Bristol city council should not be encouraging their staff to use them th... Read more Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

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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 (201)

Simple savings product

Joining was simple and rewarded by a bonus at the time. Acc ess to the acount details via the internet is simple and staff are always available to help Reviewed on: 8th July 2021

The staff are very approachable and friendly.

I've always had best of experience on the phone and online especially during this pandemic Reviewed on: 8th July 2021

Very supportive

Very supportive . Easy to use and access. Reviewed on: 8th July 2021

Very easy to use

I was able to get a loan to help with my first time rent and was able to pay an affordable amount over the months now I have paid it off which I am very happy with that western credit union you made my life very easy Reviewed on: 8th July 2021

Brilliant! What's not to like?

So easy to use and great to know that by making my own savings, I'm helping others to benefit and save too. Reviewed on: 30th June 2021

Cyber crime

Hello! I Am voting this my bank to motivate with good prosperity your online banking against many different frauds we can face online through many use of debit cards by purchasing and non purchasing like subscription. Expecting a better and professional improvement on security and privacy and this field that is something very serious to the point end up being a bit abusive for not having enough resources and experiences against type of crime just unfair. Also small dislike on amount of rates and fees to pay for using the engage bank cards something suppose better arranged a bit less. Especially on amount you have to spend for everytime withdraw for free cash and doing online payments. Expecting a better business, financial collaboration and association between both institutions (Engage and GWU). I would recommend because still an easy, simple independent personal bank to use. That I still waiting for to resolve my problem. Thank You and wish best. Celso Reviewed on: 28th June 2021

Good for borrowers and savers

saving with GWCU enables them to make loans to people who might otherwise use doorstep loan sharks Reviewed on: 25th June 2021

supportive, local, friendly and accessible

I have been a member of credit union since established in Withywood back when my children we small and it was the only way I could continue to save and guarantee a loan when times were hard. Been my go to place when it has concerned money or the lack of it. supported the purchase of Christmas presents when my husband was out of work, loan for a car, to support my daughter with hair extensions to encourage hair growth due to a certain condition she has, save to buy school uniforms, to go on holiday. Now I have a healthy savings account and won't be moving it anywhere else. Reviewed on: 24th June 2021

Simple, helpful, fair.

I’ve saved on a off with the credit union for some time and they’ve always been approachable, helpful and very fair in their business practises. I thoroughly recommend them. Reviewed on: 23rd June 2021

Really clear and accessible people based building society

They have been very people based and easy to communicate with and seem fair and trustworthy I would recommend them probably even for a loan. Reviewed on: 23rd June 2021

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