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Great Western Credit Union: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.77 (307 reviews)

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4.66

Based on 307 reviews, last reviewed 20th Jan 2026

733% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

85%

11%

2 star

Latest highest rating:

5

Very easy and straight forward to set up . Very easy and straight forward to set up . Reviewed on: 20th January 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Very complicated and convoluted to set up. Very complicated and convoluted to set up. Reviewed on: 17th November 2025

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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 (307)

Review of the Great Western Credit Union, Savings:

Customer first approach

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

Savings for Good causes.

Fine. What more to say? I have no complaint. Our savings with GWU is not just savings and some add on but it eventually helps with others need loans from GWU. Reviewed on: 18th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Rashid It's great to hear from you! We're so glad that you're saving with us - and it's great to know you have those who will need the help in mind when saving as well. If you need anything else, let us know! Thanks again Robin Response date: 26th June 2025

Paid in £100s less than £50 in account

I paid in hundreds of pounds but my account shows less than £50. I have not been able to pay in anything since you left Bristol. Reviewed on: 18th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi N T, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. If you’re seeing an unexpected balance or having trouble accessing your account, we strongly encourage you to get in touch, our Member Engagement team is ready and available to help and investigate fully. We’re committed to giving our members the best experience possible, so if you’ve got questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can give us a call or email us at [email protected]. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 20th June 2025

Very happy so far

So far so good - your staff went above and beyond getting me onto a savings account, and this renewed my faith after I was having doubts about GWCU. Customer service really makes all the difference, and I kept my accounts open with GWCU and now have two accounts with you. Reviewed on: 18th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Jennifer We really appreciate your feedback! It's great to hear that we have allayed any fears you had before joining, and that you. We're delighted that our team was able to store confidence and provide the support you needed. Thanks again for being a member and continuing to support GWCU! Regards Robin Response date: 25th June 2025

Competitive saving rates with social impact.

Competitive saving rates combined with an organisation that is aiming to support the local community. Good communications which provide an insight to the impact that credit union has. Reviewed on: 18th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi James Thank you for your kind words and for recognising what GWCU sets out to achieve! It’s great to hear you value both the savings options and our wider mission to support the community - and glad that the insight we provide leaves an impression. Thanks again, and we hope we can continue to provide a good service for you! Best wishes Robin Response date: 25th June 2025

Community bank helping people

I started using this back when I was trying to improve.my credit rating many years ago, I love the fact that it helps people who have had a poor relationship with saving and loans. Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Jo, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It’s great to hear how GWCU has supported your journey. We believe everyone deserves access to fair finance. We are proud to have you as a member. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 24th June 2025

A great organization - needs government backing.

It feels as if my money disappears because I can't easily find out how much I have. I thought I would get a dividend but I never have. Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Julie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Members may receive dividends depending on decisions made at our Annual General Meeting. These are paid into certain accounts like our Easy Saver and Christmas Saver. We’re sorry to hear you’ve had difficulty checking your balance, you can check your account anytime via the member portal, or send us a secure message,. We’re always happy to help. If you have any questions about your account or how dividends work, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 24th June 2025

Excellent service, good rates and really easy saving...

Excellent service, good rates and really easy savings from pay. Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi James Thank you for your great feedback! We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve found our service reliable and the savings process straightforward. It's also great to know that our rates are competitive. Thanks again for supporting GWCU - if there's anything we can do for you in the future please don't hesitate to get in touch! Best wishes Robin Response date: 25th June 2025

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While I had trouble at first accessing the new website, I did eventually get through and am able to add to my savings when I can. Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review we're sorry to hear you had trouble accessing our website at first, but glad to know you were eventually able to log in and add to your savings. We know how important it is for our online services to be easy to use, so your feedback is really helpful. Thanks again for sharing and for saving with us. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 24th June 2025

QWCU ))))

I am quite happy using QWCU as a means of saving for large household appliances. Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

I use the Credit Union for saving

I use the Credit Union for saving and they have been very helpful whenever I have had a query and they are very good at keeping me informed of anything that is going on. Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Reply from Great Western Credit Union Hi Karen, Thanks so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear you’ve had a helpful experience and that you feel well informed, that’s exactly what we aim for. Great to have you as a saver and part of GWCU. Best wishes, Emily Response date: 24th June 2025

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