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Great Western Credit Union reviews

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Rated Excellent • 4.73/5

Great Western Credit Union reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian
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People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,361 product reviews

Average score of 4.73/5
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Reviews for Great Western Credit Union have trended positively over the past 90 days

Great Western Credit Union makes borrowing and saving straightforward and stress-free with friendly, helpful staff and fair rates. Their loans are quick to apply for and support people who might struggle elsewhere. The savings options feel ethical and community-focused, though some find the website a bit clunky at times.

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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 2361 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Amazing quick easy and very helpful

Loans • 27th July 2026

Amazing quick easy and very helpful

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Great, really helped when I needed it

Loans • 27th July 2026

Great, really helped when I needed it

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Rated Good • 4.00/5
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Thanks for your feedback Jodi, it is very much appreciated. Colin McDougall, Head of Strategic Delivery..
27th July 2026
Great Western Credit Union
  • 5.00/5

    I found it easy to use, and explained easily

    I found it easy to use, and everything was explained easily and clearly. One note is the postcode checker was unable to determine that my... I found it easy to use, and everything was explained easily and clearly. One note is the postcode checker was unable to determine that my address was in Wiltshire (new build) - so likely needs newer ONS data Read more Read less

    {"display":"Stevie","full_name":"Stevie","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Stevie 25th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy application and friendly staff

    Easy application and friendly staff

    {"display":"Ashley T","full_name":"Ashley T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Ashley T 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A great solution to a short term problem.

    A great solution to a short term problem. Great team

    {"display":"Craig s","full_name":"Craig s","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Craig s 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good experience, quick answers, good comunications

    Good experience, quick answers, good comunications

    {"display":"Magda S","full_name":"Magda S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Magda S 24th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Quick response and updates

    Quick response and updates regularly made

    {"display":"Davinia B","full_name":"Davinia B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Davinia B 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy and quick , was very happy, really needed some...

    Easy and quick , was very happy, really needed some extra money

    {"display":"Beth n","full_name":"Beth n","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Beth n 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I found this organisation wen I was my lowest I’d us...

    I found this organisation wen I was my lowest I’d used loan sharks in the this was a safe affordable way to save and barrow bern them since 2012

    {"display":"Miss s starr","full_name":"Miss s starr","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Miss s starr 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy to arrange a loan, took 10 minutes

    Easy to arrange a loan, took 10 minutes, I always use GWCU for savings and loans, I have had several small loans over the years.... Easy to arrange a loan, took 10 minutes, I always use GWCU for savings and loans, I have had several small loans over the years. I have been a customer for a long time now. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Stuart H","full_name":"Stuart H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Stuart H 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    They have been fantastic and very helpful would defi...

    They have been fantastic and very helpful would definitely recommend

    {"display":"April T","full_name":"April T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    April T 24th July 2026

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