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Manchester Credit Union reviews

Manchester Credit Union
Rated Excellent 4.93/5

Manchester Credit Union reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website
  • On-line application and approval process
    On-line application and approval process

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 3,690 product reviews

Average score of 4.93/5
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Reviews for Manchester Credit Union have trended positively over the past 90 days

Manchester Credit Union’s loans and savings services are praised for being easy to use, quick, and genuinely helpful in tough times. The friendly staff and straightforward app make managing money less stressful. Some find phone contact tricky, but overall it’s a trusted community lifeline with fair rates and great support.

Positive themes

  • Manchester Credit Union loans are quick, easy, and a real help when you’re struggling.
  • The customer service at Manchester Credit Union is friendly and always ready to help.
  • Manchester Credit Union savings are easy to use and help build money steadily.

Negative themes

  • It can be hard to get through on the phone to Manchester Credit Union sometimes.
  • Some found loan top-ups tricky or rates higher if on a visa with Manchester Credit Union.
  • Savings card details don’t always save properly causing repeated input each time.
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About Manchester Credit Union

Manchester Credit Union is a financial co-operative, owned and controlled by its members.

It’s been in business for over 30 years and is open to anyone who lives or works in the City of Manchester, Bury, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and the High Peak. Any surplus money generated is returned to members in the form of a dividend on their savings or used to improve services to members.

Members can access a range of savings accounts and loans through Manchester Credit Union.

Manchester Credit Union at a glance

Contact details

Phone
0161 231 5222
Email
[email protected]
Main address
Ground Floor, Queens Court, 24 Queen Street, Manchester, M2 5HX
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Reviews for Manchester Credit Union

Showing 11 of 3690 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Rainy Day fund

Savings 28th April 2026

It is really good to have a separate savings for a rainy day. It's a little sluggish for withdrawals so you are never sure if... It is really good to have a separate savings for a rainy day. It's a little sluggish for withdrawals so you are never sure if it has gone through. Still it help out communities and pays good interest. Read more Read less

Rated Good 4/5
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it’s so good helps you save and your entitled to...

Loans 28th April 2026

it’s so good helps you save and your entitled to loans

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Easy Accessible

    No problems quick and easy straightforward

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    Loans
    Lisa 27th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Have used Manchester credit union for many years, se...

    Have used Manchester credit union for many years, service has always been good and they have always helped when needed

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    Loans
    Amanda w 27th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Amazing and fast service, very reliable.

    Amazing service very reliable. Fats responses also when needed.

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    Loans
    livvy 27th April 2026
  • 5/5

    My experience has been amazing each time I have appl...

    My experience has been amazing each time I have applied for a loan

    {"display":"Marcia","full_name":"Marcia","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Marcia 27th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Really helped me out when been im a tight spot no ex...

    Really helped me out when been im a tight spot no extortionate fees and love the savings part of the family loan

    {"display":"Stefanie M","full_name":"Stefanie M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Stefanie M 27th April 2026
  • 4/5

    I have tried several times to contact CS as I have...

    I have tried several times to contact CS as I have been refused a loan to find out why and never been able to get... I have tried several times to contact CS as I have been refused a loan to find out why and never been able to get through and nobody has ever rang me back Read more Read less

    {"display":"susan poad","full_name":"susan poad","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    susan poad 27th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Great loans

    Very excellent and easy to save money

    {"display":"Jessica M","full_name":"Jessica M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    Jessica M 27th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy and fast

    Easy fast and reliable can always count on them

    {"display":"RJD","full_name":"RJD","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Loans
    RJD 27th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Best service ever

    Review of I’ve had a good experience with Manchester Credit Union. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the loans are affordable compared to other... Review of I’ve had a good experience with Manchester Credit Union. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the loans are affordable compared to other options. It’s a great community-based alternative to traditional banks. Rating: 4/5 Read more Read less

    {"display":"Lucy N","full_name":"Lucy N","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Lucy N 27th April 2026

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