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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.65 (475 reviews)

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4.65

Based on 475 reviews, last reviewed 25th Jul 2026

197% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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Latest highest rating:

5

I found it easy to use, and explained easily I found it easy to use, and everything was explained easily and clearly. One note is the postcode checker was unable to determine that my address was ... Read more Reviewed on: 25th July 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 (475)

Put your money where your heart is

Always approachable, flexible and very friendly I couldn't recommend GWCU enough. Most of all though, I know that my money works for people and not faceless, ultimately immoral, institutions Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

"Help in a dilemma"!

After years of caring & putting others first I never really paid much attention to my own finances & eventually got into a bit of a pickle with no bank account etc. Last year, when my pension became available I didn't know where to turn to get it paid in! After spending very many years "in the wilderness" I hit upon what was then "Bristol Credit Union" which welcomed me in for the princely sum of £1. Working alongside the Engage DEBIT card has been an absolute life saver as due to receiving instant emails of every purchase & top-up on my account I can keep abreast of my spending etc. A leopard, they say; "never changes it's spots" so with an eager eye on my in-comings & outgoings I still find time to help others and sometimes with a small paid reward for little garden jobs etc., which tops up my rather small pension! So....a very BIG thank you to what is now "Great Western Credit Union"! (Great in every sense of the word!) Good luck in the awards! Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

Here since the start

I’ve used the Credit Union fir a number of years now and have always been treated with respect and understanding. I struggled with budgeting and being on benefits , but they have help me to cope Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

Customer first Credit Union

Always puts their customers first on every level, from up to date information to useful household tips. Products and services for all, not just the ones that have. An organisation for the people. Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

Helpful staff and excellent service

Great organisation that has helped me save for a house and supported me when things were more difficult Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

Outstanding service

Staff are always ready to help, give you the right information and are polite, courteous and super friendly Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

Great Company

Very professional and knowledgeable Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

Customer first approach

Always a pleasant experience as a customer of this great credit union. Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

Efficient and evolving service

I have been a member for over 25 years and have experienced the growth from a small new neighbourhood credit union that I supported in the early days, to the regional one we have now. Over the years, I have taken out loans and have saved too. My experience of this credit union is one of efficiency, forward thinking with friendly support. An essential service for many in these testing times. Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

Clear Communicators and Accessible Site

I've had absolutely no problems. Accessing my savings and setting up direct debits etc. is super easy and the company is very clear in its email communication about what's happening. I feel a lot better banking with them than a corporate bank because I know my money is being used responsibly. Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021

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