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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)

I am able to log in and move money around...

I am able to log in and move money around easily Reviewed on: 22nd June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Kiyah, Thanks for your review. Its great to hear you're able to log in easily and move money around without nay hassle on the member portal. We're really pleased the experience feels simple and smooth for you when managing your account day to day. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 2nd July 2026

Opening a saving account.

The process seems straight forward enough. Reviewed on: 19th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Yvette, Thanks for sharing your feedback. It's good to hear you found opening your savings account straightforward and easy to follow. We hope it continues to be positive for you, and we appreciate you choosing GWCU. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 5th July 2026

A very simple straightforward Application experience

A very simple straightforward Application experience Reviewed on: 19th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Anthony, We're delighted to hear your application was simple and straightforward from start to finish. That's exactly the kind of experience we want our members to have. Thank you for sharing your feedback, it means a lot, and I'll be sure to pass it on to the team. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 5th July 2026

Smooth account opening and a decent rate from an eth...

Smooth account opening and a decent rate from an ethical provider Reviewed on: 13th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Chris, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're really pleased to hear that opening your savings account was a smooth experience and that you were happy with the rate on offer. It's especially lovely to hear that our ethical approach stood out to you. Thank you for choosing to save with GWCU and for sharing your feedback. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 15th June 2026

Excellent to save with GWCU

Reassuring to know that my savings are being ethically used to help others and easy to navigate website Reviewed on: 12th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi AR W, Thank you for your feedback. It's lovely to hear that knowing your savings are being used ethically gives you reassurance, that's something that's really important to us. We're also really pleased that you've found our website easy to navigate. Thank you for choosing to save with GWCU and for sharing your feedback. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 15th June 2026

Easy to understand and application process.

Easy to understand and application process. Reviewed on: 12th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Jade M, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that you found the savings application process easy to understand. Opening a savings account should feel clear and uncomplicated, so it's lovely to know that was your experience. Thank you for choosing to save with GWCU and for sharing your feedback. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 15th June 2026

all was good thanks happy with it

all was good thanks happy with it Reviewed on: 12th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Anna, Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you're happy with your savings account and that everything has gone well for you. Thank you for choosing to save with GWCU and for taking the time to share your feedback. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 15th June 2026

Experience with Great Western Credit Union

Once you have logged in it is easy. Reviewed on: 9th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Violet, Thank you for your lovely comment. It's wonderful to hear that the online member portal is clear and easy to navigate, exactly how we want our members' experience to be. I'll be sure to pass on your feedback to the team. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 5th July 2026

Opening the savings account was easy

Opening the savings account was easy and I like saving with a credit union Reviewed on: 9th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Carol, Thanks for your review. It's great to hear opening your savings account felt easy and familiar, and that saving with GWCU feels right for you. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Best wishes, Sepi Response date: 5th July 2026

Makes Saving .Easy

I find saving with Great Western Credit Union as been a simple way to save. its not connected to my bank account, and a small sum going out each month, is not noticed, as I have to open another app. I also support mental Health carers, who are on a tight budget, and I recommend saving what ever they can afford, if they are dreaming of a small break, or going out for a meal. It has helped not only me but some amazing carers to find a way of respite Reviewed on: 4th June 2026

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Joy, Thank you for sharing this. We are so pleased to hear that saving with GWCU has worked well for you and has helped others too. It is wonderful to know you are encouraging carers to save what they can, no matter how small the amount. Those small steps can make a real difference when it comes to enjoying a well-earned break or treat. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 7th July 2026

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