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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.66 (322 reviews)

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4.66

Based on 322 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Feb 2026

125% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

85%

10%

Latest highest rating:

5

Easy to apply Easy to apply for a savings account, and good rate of interest on the account Reviewed on: 23rd February 2026

Latest lowest rating:

2

Poor website experience Took over an hour to get the verification codes, applied for a Cash ISA and got lots of website 502 errors and then when I finally applied, I wasn't a... Read more Reviewed on: 9th February 2026

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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 (322)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Savings:

Clear communications and a user friendly website.

Clear communications and a user friendly website. Withdrawals are easy and the AGM is very readable Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

Providing excellent customer service

My experience with Great Weston Credit Union has been very positive. I started with an Everyday Loan and once it was paid off, started saving with them. Access to my money is easy. They have given me trust in the way they dealt with me. Reviewed on: 4th September 2021

Couldn't be more helpful

Nothing is too much trouble. There is no jargon, just clear facts and support. Reviewed on: 4th September 2021

GWCU Formerly Bristol Credit Union

GWCU Great Western Credit Union is a new name reflecting the merging together of SW credit unions that will hopefully see an expansion in services available to savers, as well as those looking for loans, supporting local people and investment. In a world where increasingly high street presence is under threat, GWCU maintains a reassuringly human touch and welcome range of add-on services for savers and a relationship worth cultivating and keeping up. Reviewed on: 4th September 2021

Great savings experience

Everything I want from my local credit union - friendly and efficient. And recent investment in the website and online account management has brought it up to the standards I expect from big name banks. Reviewed on: 4th September 2021

Great customer service

My original credit union was merged with Great Western Credit Union and all my account details and login changed. I had trouble registering my new account with the company, but I ended up getting first class advice for all the little problems I encountered. I feel their security is first class and the website is east to use! Reviewed on: 4th September 2021

Great Great Western

Helpful, community based savings and loans company without the need to satisfy investors or big corporations. Reviewed on: 4th September 2021

Trustworthy and fair reliable bank

I've been using this bank. Since it first started in the Sofa project shop in Bristol. Must have been a member for over 20 years now. I've saved and had loans with them. They are always fair and make loans that you can afford to repay. There's always a friendly voice on the phone to and discuss any money issues. There's a Christmas saving account and savings account. I've always felt confident using this local bank. I have since moved to a nursing home in London to be near my daughter. Yet they still allowed me to have an account with them. They were formally know as the Bristol Credit Union Bank, until recently. They have now expanded the areas they cover including Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Dorset. I would highly recommend this bank and the Ethics they hold. From Carol Bryden. Reviewed on: 3rd September 2021

Great credit union

Perfect in transactions. Easy to access, friendly and knowledgeable staffs at the sites, easy to fine and access either in person or online. Reviewed on: 3rd September 2021

Helpful advice

Always encouraged to save a little which became very handy at times when I needed some extra cash e.g. Christmas. Reviewed on: 3rd September 2021

Best, not just in the West-everywhere!

As a customer for many years, I know Great Western Credit Union is best because their customer service is second to none--patient, really friendly and efficient. Their phenomenal growth is evidence that many others agree with me! Reviewed on: 3rd September 2021

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