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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.83 (223 reviews)

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4.74

Based on 223 reviews, last reviewed 30th May 2025

2100% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

89%

2 star

Latest highest rating:

5

Wonderful ethics great staff I've been with GWCU when it was Wyvern savings and loans, having this account helped me get back on the credit rating after becoming bankrupt. I did n... Read more Reviewed on: 30th May 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 (223)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Savings:

Very easy to set up an account

Clear simple website, very easy to set up an account, and to track the progression of one's savings. Reviewed on: 13th May 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Gary Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're really pleased to hear that you found the website straightforward and setting up your account hassle-free. It’s great to know that tracking your savings has been easy and clear too - that’s exactly what we aim for! We really value your feedback and GWCU are always here if you need more support in the future Best wishes Robin Response date: 16th May 2025

Great range of savings products with competitive int...

Great range of savings products with competitive interest rates. Easy to use member portal so I can manage my accounts. Reviewed on: 12th June 2024

Ethical savings with a good rate and friendly service

GWCU offer a good rate of savings, friendly helpful service, and you know that your money is being used to help others Reviewed on: 4th June 2024

Credit Unions are better than the big banks

I have been saving with this credit union for around sixteen years. What's good is that I know when I am saving someone else is able to borrow so I am supporting people on lower incomes than myself. I also have found that if I need my money I contact the branch and the customer service is excellent. I know my money is safe, supporting people who need it and is easy to hand if I need it. What's there not to like... Reviewed on: 2nd June 2024

Local benefit

Saving wit Great Western Credit Union means you know your money is staying local Reviewed on: 2nd June 2024

Always a personal service.

Always a personal service. Website is welcoming and easy to use. Appreciate that my savings are being used locally and can impact our communities directly. Reviewed on: 31st May 2024

GWCU offer a straight forward savings account

GWCU offer a straight forward savings account to support their borrowers in providing funds for loans. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Easy to set up.

Easy to set up. Good to know I'm helping local community and saving Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Review by me

It has always been a good experience, and I think if i needed help I could go to them. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Russell, It’s wonderful to receive such positive feedback, and we're glad to know that you feel we’re here to assist whenever you need support. Best regards, Monica Response date: 14th August 2024

Very helpful.

Very helpful. Easy to use website. Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

very efficient and professional at all times

very efficient and professional at all times Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

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