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4.93
Based on 2,165 reviews, last reviewed 6th 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 (2165)

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

Always there to help in times that crop up unexpecte...

5
Always there to help in times that crop up unexpectedly. Very fast , efficient, service and great for saving also. Reviewed on: 2nd July 2025

So good for single parents as it’s also a saving poi...

5
So good for single parents as it’s also a saving point and a loan service to also it gets taken from your child benefit so you can’t miss payments Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

Really helps you to save better and also gives you a...

5
Really helps you to save better and also gives you access to a incredibly low interest loan once a year Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

Love having these really helps u

4
Love having these really helps u Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

Level of satisfaction

5
Very good experience with services utilised including access to loans in times of need and savings. Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

Very helpful and excellent service

5
Very helpful and excellent service Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

Family loans

4
I've been using Manchester credit union family loans for around 5 years really helps out at xmas and birthdays and is really easy to apply for, I would recommend Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

I’ve joined MCU more than 6 years now all the staff...

5
I’ve joined MCU more than 6 years now all the staff are excellent especially Mrs Babara I forgot the Surname Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

I have used MCU for years and never had a problem, t...

5
I have used MCU for years and never had a problem, there customer service is excellent. Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

My experience with credit unions has been fantastic.

5
My experience with credit unions has been fantastic. Iv been with them for over 20 years now and they have been so good over the years special in emergency situations and a great help when i needed them Reviewed on: 1st July 2025

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