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4.93
Based on 2,163 reviews, last reviewed 4th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

Generally a great company It did take a while to be processed compared to other applications, but they are sometimes more willing than banks etc to consider you for a loan. The... Read more Reviewed on: 4th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

I applied for a loan and got declined when I'm on ma... I applied for a loan and got declined when I'm on mat leave, universal credit and get child benefit yet got declined. Reviewed on: 4th July 2025
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About this product

Anyone who lives or works in Manchester, Tameside, Trafford, Rochdale, Stockport or High Peak and Bury can join Manchester Credit Union and apply for a loan.

Manchester Credit Union loans are available for up to £15,000. Members can clear the balance of a loan at any time and won’t be charged any early settlement fees.

Manchester Credit Union loan reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Manchester Credit Union before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Manchester Credit Union Loans reviews (2163)

Review of the Manchester Credit Union, Loans:

There when I needed them

5
Credit union have helped me a lot I got a child benefit loan off them and I have been with them a few years now they have also let me take money out of my locked savings when I really needed to and I also have recommended them to a few people I know now instead of getting a high interest loan Reviewed on: 12th August 2021

Very happy with service offered staff very polite an...

5
Very happy with service offered staff very polite and helpful Reviewed on: 14th July 2025

Always friendly and helpful.

5
Always friendly and helpful. Great customer service. Always very willing to resolve an issue or a problem. Thanks guys Reviewed on: 14th July 2025

Always excellent when I need it the most and very qu...

5
Always excellent when I need it the most and very quick to put into the bank I would always recommend to my friends. Thank you for saving me a few times Reviewed on: 14th July 2025

Why can’t I use savings to pay loan

3
I had £300 savings but you wouldn’t let me transfer them over off my loan so I was paying interest on a loan of £400+ when in fact if the savings were deducted I would only owe £50 and a lower interest too Reviewed on: 13th July 2025

Live savers when struggling with cost of living

5
I have had my amount for numerous year and I have had lots of loans (child benefit loan) and had no problem with payments as it is very fair to what you have to pay back. Even when I have been struggling they have allowed me to withdraw money from my savings too. Reviewed on: 13th July 2025

This account is very useful for emergencies for when...

5
This account is very useful for emergencies for when we are ever short on money. Reviewed on: 13th July 2025

Great loans and saving company, very straight forwar...

5
Great loans and saving company, very straight forward and easy to use. I rate them a 10/10 Reviewed on: 13th July 2025

Good benefits and drawbacks

5
Good service. Good for save money Reviewed on: 13th July 2025

Excellent customer focused team.

5
Excellent customer focused team. Approval was given with in as short period of time. Reviewed on: 13th July 2025

I love how I can save and pay my loan back at the sa...

5
I love how I can save and pay my loan back at the same time they don't put you in to debt they lend what you can afford and also you save what you can I love that Reviewed on: 13th July 2025

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