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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

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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
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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)

Ethical and user-friendly

5
I'm happy investing my money in BCU, as I'm confident they will use my money well and I'm investing in my community. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

And it's a vote for BCU from me!

5
Providing great local community banking and support for The Bristol Pound Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

helpul, informative.

5
interactive, useful, ethical. i'd like to make more use of it. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

Good costumer services

5
I am really pleased with Bristol Credit Union services . People working there are professional, friendly and very kind.I could recommend them to my friends . Many thanks Pavlina Pavlova Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

Excellent

5
Started saving with Bristol Credit Union to also help the community - very easy to open account and use their website. I enjoy reading their newsletters. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

Very informative

5
I asked for a loan and was declined, I called and asked why and the manager of that department explained and broke down a few figures also, in a very polite and none patronising way. It was extremely useful information. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

Compassionate finance

5
Very few financial institiution can be described as compassionate. BCU can. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

Very happy with service

5
I am new to Bristol Credit Union but the service, correspondence has been excellent. Very efficient and easy to navigate information. Help available wherever needed. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

So friendly

5
Staff were so helpful and friendly especially during the Covid outbreak, they kept in touch with us all the way through the process of opening an account. Couldn’t be happier and have already recommended them. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

Ms

4
I ve had an credit union account in Scotland before I moved back to England, I would recommend it to anyone who is keen to join and save even if you haven't got much money. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

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