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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)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Savings:

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 at low cost Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

They always keep you well informed, and provide grea...

They always keep you well informed, and provide great service. I chose to save with them, as you know your money there is helping other people, not feeding the fat cats. Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

Love the new fixed rate saver

I opened a Fixed Rate Saver which had a great interest rate (5%). The online process was really easy and moving money from my bank to the credit union so simple. I now feel like I've made a sensible financial decision but one which helps others in my community. Reviewed on: 19th April 2024

Good interest rate and ethical company

I have opened a cash ISA with them, which gives a good rate of interest, and I was able to easily speak to someone when I needed to. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The website is easy to use to check my balance too. I love that my money will be used to help others locally Reviewed on: 11th April 2024

There for me a a most difficult time

At a difficult time in my life I was introduced to Great Western Credit Union. I put what I could afford into a savings account. My circumstances improved and I decided to keep the funds in the Union as I realised they provided a financial lifeline for people with real long term financial difficulties. The staff I came into contact with in Dorchester and Weymouth were at the time so helpful and kind at a time I was vunerable and not in a good place emotionally and financially. Credit Unions are a life saver for so many people around the country. Thank you Great Western. Reviewed on: 5th April 2024

A very good introductory experience

My experience so far has been very pleasant. Good and timely customer service with a very clear and simple process. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2024

Always responsive and personal.

Always responsive and personal. A great service, like back in the day when everyone knew their bank manager. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2024

Good ethical savings products

Easy to follow website and good products to allow for ethical saving as well as some products that give some return as well. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2024

I have been a member for a very long time and found...

I have been a member for a very long time and found the services provided to have expanded with no loss of help. it's local character is encouraging even when expansion has taken place. Reviewed on: 31st March 2024

Bond holder and saver

I hold a lifelong bond and two eight year bonds . I would like more information from GWCU on saving with an ethical purpose. I also use the savings account to which dividends are paid as an occasional top up to my standard bank accounts while holding a balance as a low dividend but socially useful fund. Reviewed on: 30th March 2024

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi David, Thanks for your lovely review. We have recently launched a new savings account, the Fixed Rate Saver, which is a 12-month account offering 5% AER. This is a great account if you are looking to help support our mission in providing ethical, accessible and affordable credit to members across the South West. If this is something you are interested in, please visit our website (https://greatwesterncu.org/savings/fixed-rate-saver/) or email us at [email protected] for more information. - Great Western Credit Union team Response date: 23rd April 2024

Very patient with clear direction

They have been excellent in partnership with Bristol City Council Homelessness service. Enabling me to start the process of finding a flat for myself and my son on 'private renting scheme'. They were speedily responsive to me when I had problems signing in and logging on. Very patient with clear direction. Reviewed on: 29th March 2024

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