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4.70
Based on 201 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Apr 2025
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Latest highest rating:

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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
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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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Best ever loans/savings

5
Excellent % rates, quick and easy to set up. Have used them for a very long time, for both loans and savings. Very polite friendly staff always helpful. Well done 'GWCU'. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023
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Melanie Taylor

Always ready to listen help where they can

5
They helped me initially through there rural wheels scheme applying for loan was effortless they kept me informed at all stages now ive repaid loan and use the service to save Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023
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Sonia starr

Great service

5
Always had great service from Great Western Credit Union, and knowing my money is making a real difference to the people around me is the icing on the cake., Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023
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James

Ethical, friendly and efficient

4
I've been a saver with GWCU for several years and have been involved through my work with the credit union for far longer. Lovely people, good services and always have time to discuss suggestions and new initiatives. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2023
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Olly Alcock

Very helpful

5
Very helpful people and nice and easy to save wit them I don’t even know the money is gone from my account anymore A+++++ to all of you Reviewed on: 21st February 2023
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John Summers

Great union

5
Wonderful people and accessible to all Reviewed on: 21st June 2022
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Ali

Helpful and friendly organisation

5
They are brilliant! Recommended highly Reviewed on: 30th May 2022
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Simon Taylor

Great service

5
Great western cu has always been easy to communicate with and I feel confident with their advice Reviewed on: 27th May 2022
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Excellent

5
Very friendly and helpful stuff. They are lovely people giving a great service to everyone. Thank you Reviewed on: 5th September 2021
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Rita Cangialosi

Excellent staff

5
I have found them to be polite and helpful and ready to go out of their way to resolve any issue or get an answer to your questions Reviewed on: 5th September 2021
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