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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.76 (302 reviews)

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4.64

Based on 302 reviews, last reviewed 4th Jan 2026

950% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

85%

11%

2 star

Latest highest rating:

4

Good to use a ethical savings / loans service. Good to use a ethical savings / loans service. Reviewed on: 4th January 2026

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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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 (302)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Savings:

Ethical Saving

The Credit Union fits with my attitude to ethical saving with very good interest rates and I know my savings will be loaned to a borrower who needs it with support from the Credit Union through out the term of their loan. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Christopher Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re really glad to hear that our approach to saving and lending aligns with your values. It’s great to know that you appreciate how your savings help support local people through fair and affordable loans. Thank you for supporting GWCU. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 13th May 2025

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

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

Not a lot to say about it.

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

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

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

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

Very complicated and convoluted to set up.

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

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

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