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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

4.65
Based on 305 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Filling out the form was very simple Filling out the form was very simple and will allow me to save for Christmas later this year. Reviewed on: 13th January 2026
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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 (305)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Savings:

I joined Great Western Credit Union a few years ago.

5
I joined Great Western Credit Union a few years ago. They are freindly, polite and helpful. Could not wish for anything better. I have a loan every christmas over 12 months and its helps me so much. I pay for xmas monthly really. Reviewed on: 5th December 2024
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Donna, Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with us over the years. It’s great to know that we’ve been able to make your Christmas planning easier. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to continuing to support you in the future! Best wishes, Monica Response date: 10th January 2025
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Straight to the point

5
Very easy and overwhelmed. The application was straight to the point Reviewed on: 9th December 2025

I had a very smooth experience creating a savings ac...

5
I had a very smooth experience creating a savings account Reviewed on: 7th December 2025

Excellent.

5
Very good. Simple and straight forward - even I could follow the instructions! Reviewed on: 4th December 2025

Found it easy to understand and navigate for a chris...

4
Found it easy to understand and navigate for a christmas saver Reviewed on: 4th December 2025

Not a lot to say about it.

4
Not a lot to say about it. It's a sunny day so I'm happy. Reviewed on: 25th November 2025

Helpful team and a user friendly website

5
Helpful team and a user friendly website Reviewed on: 18th November 2025

Online saving with Great Western is always a user fr...

5
Online saving with Great Western is always a user friendly experience. The website is easy to navigate and very informative but always easy to understand with clear uncomplicated instructions as needed. Reviewed on: 18th November 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Carole, Thank you for your feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you find saving with us to be straightforward and user friendly and that our website is clear and easy to use. Thanks for saving with us! Best wishes, Emily Response date: 24th November 2025
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Very complicated and convoluted to set up.

1
Very complicated and convoluted to set up. Reviewed on: 17th November 2025
Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Jacqueline, Thank you for leaving us a review, we really value your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve. If there’s anything specific you think we could do better, please let us know. Our friendly Member Engagement team is always happy to help with any questions you may have or if you’re ever stuck with an application, you can reach us on 0117 924 7309 between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Friday, or email [email protected] and we’ll respond between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 20th November 2025
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Shocked to find a GWCU loan was dearer than Barclays.

5
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

4
It was very straight forward to open the new account Reviewed on: 12th November 2025

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