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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.65 (476 reviews)

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4.65

Based on 476 reviews, last reviewed 14th Aug 2026

31% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

86%

11%

Latest highest rating:

4

Fantastic ut was so easy to join. Fantastic ut was so easy to join. Reviewed on: 14th August 2026

Latest lowest rating:

2

A very clunky website A very clunky website that needed the form to be filled in several times with exactly the same imformation before accepting it Reviewed on: 27th April 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 (476)

Good forworthwhie saving.

Good for saving and providing money for loans; reliable for bond holders, who can make a difference by holding money in GWCU for use in worthwhile loans Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

Easy to get hold of, clear in the information they g...

Easy to get hold of, clear in the information they give you. Very helpful Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

Happy saver

I have been with Great Western Union for number of years now it helps to save and when l need the money it is easy to access it so im happy Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

Always very knowledgeable about the best option for...

Always very knowledgeable about the best option for saving and very good at sorting out any litte problems that may arise when I struggled to get a bank account the staff where very clued up and new the right account for my needs. Were all the big name banks were not intrested in a small savers needs I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is interested in securing a good saving company well done Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

Great Western Credit Union and excellent Organisation

I've been a member ofGreat Western Credit Union and its predecessor for over 15 years. I have had complete faith in the organisation and the customer care has always been professional and friendly. An excellent service. Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

Working with the people for the people.

Working with the people for the people. Excellent organisation showing a helping hand Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

There when you need them!

There when you need them! Great for savings and great for loans at an affordable rate. Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

An amazing experience

GWCU have come to my rescue recently and they are a safe place to handle your savings! Reviewed on: 9th July 2026

all swiftly responded to y query, known them now for...

all swiftly responded to y query, known them now for decades in the various incarnations Reviewed on: 8th July 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Lucas, Thank you for your kind words and for being a member for so many years. We may have changed our name from Bristol Credit Union to Great Western Credit Union after merging to expand the areas we serve, but we're we're still the same credit union you've always known. It's wonderful to hear that we've continued to provide the service you've come to expect over the decades and we're delighted you've stayed with us through it all! Best wishes, Emily Response date: 9th July 2026

Greta experience everyone is so helpful and so nice...

Greta experience everyone is so helpful and so nice and makes it easy Reviewed on: 26th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi K M, Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear you've had a great experience and that the team made opening your savings account feel easy. It's wonderful to know you found everyone so helpful and friendly. I'll make sure your kind words are shared with the team. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 2nd July 2026

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