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Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Rated Excellent • 4.75/5

Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 975 product reviews

Average score of 4.75/5
5 star
91%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Reviews for Great Western Credit Union have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Supportive and straightforward to work with

Our organisation applied for a loan from GWCU and we found them supportive and straightforward to work with. We were happy to work with a... Our organisation applied for a loan from GWCU and we found them supportive and straightforward to work with. We were happy to work with a financial organisation that fit our values around sustainability and strengthening community Read more Read less

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Loans
Catherine L 15th July 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Look elsewhere

Your just a number on a computer and then I get an email with monthly news on saying there supporting pride month!!! I hate is happening to Great Britain?

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Savings
Jason e 19th June 2025
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About Great Western Credit Union

Great Western Credit Union is the new name for Bristol Credit Union and Wyvern Savings and Loans. It is a credit union, a member-owned organisation that aims to help local people save money and can also lend money at affordable rates and terms. If you're a member of Great Western Credit Union we'd love to hear your feedback. Please share your Great Western Credit Union review to help others find out more about this mutual.

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Supportive and straightforward to work with

Loans • 15th July 2025

Our organisation applied for a loan from GWCU and we found them supportive and straightforward to work with. We were happy to work with a... Our organisation applied for a loan from GWCU and we found them supportive and straightforward to work with. We were happy to work with a financial organisation that fit our values around sustainability and strengthening community Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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Great for loans..

Loans • 14th July 2025

A very easy process to access a loan with quick correspondence.

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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  • 4/5

    I have found Great Western Credit Union very easy to...

    I have found Great Western Credit Union very easy to help about landing loans.

    {"display":"Twofo B","full_name":"Twofo B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Twofo B 13th July 2025
  • 5/5

    My Thoughts

    I have always been treated very well. They are careful to not overload people with repayment schedules so always helping People with their savings equally as much with loans.

    {"display":"Ian","full_name":"Ian","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Ian 13th July 2025
  • 5/5

    Great service, User friendly!

    I received a loan in order to support me and starting my business. I found the website clear, easy to understand and use. The loan... I received a loan in order to support me and starting my business. I found the website clear, easy to understand and use. The loan calculator was a very helpful tool, allowing you to input amounts and see how much it would cost over what time frame. The customer service was amazing and got back to me fairly soon after applying. The sign up process was very clear and user friendly, definitely recommend this service to others! Read more Read less

    {"display":"Zarina Frost","full_name":"Zarina Frost","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1273771.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Zarina Frost 13th July 2025
  • 5/5

    Lucky enough they were there so I could buy xmas pre...

    Lucky enough they were there so I could buy xmas presents and house hold goods

    {"display":"Maria West","full_name":"Maria West","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1273364.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Maria West 12th July 2025
  • 5/5

    Good to know that my savings are being put to good u...

    Good to know that my savings are being put to good use in the community.

    {"display":"Dave Martin","full_name":"Dave Martin","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Dave Martin 11th July 2025
  • 5/5

    I APPLIED FOR A LOAN IN 2020 TO PAY FOR MY DAUGHTER'...

    I APPLIED FOR A LOAN IN 2020 TO PAY FOR MY DAUGHTER'S UNIVERSITY FEES. THE BANKS WERE CLOSED AND WERE NOT GIVING ANY LOANS THAT... I APPLIED FOR A LOAN IN 2020 TO PAY FOR MY DAUGHTER'S UNIVERSITY FEES. THE BANKS WERE CLOSED AND WERE NOT GIVING ANY LOANS THAT TIME. I APPLIED TO WESTERN CREDIT UNION ON LINE BUT IT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. I THEN CALLED THE OFFICE AND THEY REPLIED AND TOLD ME TO COME TO THE OFFICE WITH THE DOCUMENTS THEY NEEDED. MY LOAN WAS APPROVED AND I MANAGED TO PAY FOR MY DAUGHTER'S FEES. MY DAUGHTER FINISHED HER MASTER'S SOCIAL WORK DEGREE. TODAY SHE IS A LEVEL 3 SOCIAL WORKER. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HARD WORK YOU DO AND YOUR HELP TO PEOPLE IN NEED. YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR PEOPLE WHEN ALL HOPE IS LOST. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Khethiwe","full_name":"Khethiwe","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Khethiwe 11th July 2025
  • 5/5

    I started saving with a credit union over 20 years ago.

    I started saving with a credit union over 20 years ago. In those days I took my money to a meeting room to pay in... I started saving with a credit union over 20 years ago. In those days I took my money to a meeting room to pay in weekly. I started when I became a lone parent and had very little income other than benefits. They helped me to start saving even though I had very little disposable income. It helped me to buy presents, with Christmas and also with some unexpected bills. They have been my longest saving partner. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Jules","full_name":"Jules","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jules 11th July 2025
  • 5/5

    My experience

    I've been with them many years and they're always on your side and helpful

    {"display":"Jacqueline Bradley","full_name":"Jacqueline Bradley","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
  • 5/5

    Always helpful

    I have had the best experience with Western Union, when i had been short on cash the process of applying and getting the loan has... I have had the best experience with Western Union, when i had been short on cash the process of applying and getting the loan has been so speedy - the staff were amazingly supportive and helpful. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Valentina","full_name":"Valentina","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Valentina 10th July 2025

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