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Rated Excellent 4.79/5

Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,373 product reviews

Average score of 4.79/5
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Reviews for Great Western Credit Union have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Great Western Credit Union makes borrowing and saving feel easy and friendly, with quick responses and helpful staff. Their loans come with fair interest rates and flexible repayment options that really take the stress out of money matters. The website and application process are straightforward, making it simple to manage accounts online. On the downside, some found the loan approval process confusing or slow, and a few were disappointed by limited loan amounts or unhelpful communication when refused. A small number also struggled with technical issues or unclear policies.

Positive themes

  • Great Western Credit Union loans are quick to approve with friendly, helpful staff.
  • Saving with Great Western Credit Union is easy and rewarding with good interest rates.
  • The Great Western Credit Union website and application process is simple and user friendly.

Negative themes

  • Some found loan refusals frustrating with poor communication from Great Western Credit Union.
  • A few users struggled with technical issues or complicated setup on Great Western Credit Union’s site.
  • Loan amounts offered can be lower than expected or needed at Great Western Credit Union.
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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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Showing 11 of 1373 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Fantastic

Loans 25th December 2025

Fantastic work and I am very proud to yyyyyykjhh because it has a lot to do for the team in this

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Very easy and trusted.

Savings 25th December 2025

Very easy and trusted. And good place to start saving. Ran by people for the people

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    GWCU Simply awesome!

    GWCU has been great help and fast transactions.

    {"display":"J E","full_name":"J E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    J E 24th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very quick and easy and funds available straight away

    Very quick and easy and funds available straight away

    {"display":"Jo R","full_name":"Jo R","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Jo R 24th December 2025
  • 5/5

    A lot easier than I thought and quicker as well.

    A lot easier than I thought and quicker as well.

    {"display":"Laura M","full_name":"Laura M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Laura M 24th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very easy application process, the wait is not long...

    Very easy application process, the wait is not long either

    {"display":"John E","full_name":"John E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    John E 23rd December 2025
  • 5/5

    Speedy and straightforward

    Great customer care easy application

    {"display":"Rachael B","full_name":"Rachael B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Rachael B 22nd December 2025
  • 5/5

    Always reliable and have helped me many times

    Always reliable and have helped me many times

    {"display":"Maia p","full_name":"Maia p","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Maia p 22nd December 2025
  • 5/5

    Great and easy process.

    Great and easy process. Helped us out in time of need

    {"display":"Dannielle M","full_name":"Dannielle M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Dannielle M 22nd December 2025
  • 5/5

    Amazing would definitely recommend

    Amazing would definitely recommend

    {"display":"Danielle T","full_name":"Danielle T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Danielle T 22nd December 2025
  • 3/5

    App difficulties had to phone the office.

    App difficulties had to phone the office.

    {"display":"Robert J","full_name":"Robert J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Robert J 22nd December 2025

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