Whenever I call the staff are always helpful, friendly and polite. The loan processes are straight forward.Very quick and painless process, all complete within a few hours. Big thank you
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Emma was amazing. Explained everything looked at affordability, made sure I was making the right choices. Highly recommend they have saved me a lot of stress with money worries. Thank you
in 2022 my mother unexpectedly passed - just 3 weeks after completing a court case regarding gaining a SGO. I ended in a financial mess of a situation due to lack of help/support from anyone.... See more
I have been a member of CCU for many years. Saving a modest amount each month by standing order really adds up during the year, so I save towards Christmas. It is very easy to withdaw funds using my... See more
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We provide affordable loans and ethical savings accounts to those who live or work in Wales. Membership is free and we operate on a not for profit basis - any profit we make is used for the benefit of our members who save and borrow with us.
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Would recommend C&V Credit Union
I have nothing but praise for C&VCU. They are efficient, trustworthy and provide a better approach to financial management than regular banking. I am proud to be a member.

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They are very good and communication

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Wonderful resource - highly recommended
Cardiff & Vale Credit Union is a highly worthwhile organisation, offering savings accounts and loans. The team are helpful and provide a more ethical option for those requiring credit or saving services.

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Fantastic service
Fantastic service. Always smooth transactions and the only time I had to contact them as I had an issue they were great. Highly recommended.

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I use this as it’s a community union…
I use this as it’s a community union helping people in our community. Easy to set up and trustworthy.

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When you take out a loan not only are…
When you take out a loan not only are you paying back the loan but your putting money into your savings too. They are great and the staff are amazing

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Never had any problems with credit…
Never had any problems with credit union Brilliant service 👍.

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Im with credit union (cardiff & vale)…
Im with credit union (cardiff & vale) which are always amazing supportive & always happy to help.
They dont take much & also get you to save at the time. Amazing.

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Awesome Bank
Credit Union is a great way to save, they offer so much as a bank . Staff in Barry Branch are amazing .

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friendly and helpful way of saving
I have been a member for several years now and they have always been very friendly and helpful. This is an easy way to save, even small amounts, and a better way of borrowing, if needed.

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Easy way to save and more ethical too

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Fast and efficient
After saving for a year or so I had an unexpected bill. My application to Credit Union was dealt with quickly and a better than bank interest rate was received. The money was in my bank account within days and I certainly recommend Credit Union.

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Cardiff and Vale credit union , excellent service
Cardiff and Vale credit union ,have been top notch when it comes to customer service
They have helped with any issuefrom savings to loans
Without falter
Highley recommended for savings and loans

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I have been with them from the concept
I have been with them from the concept. Always friendly efficient and professional service. Some one you can trust.

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excellent customer service with CVCU
very accessible, fast, user friendly, just very easy & quick in doing what you need to do, with excellent customer service.

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Fast and efficient with loans
Have been a member of Credit Union Cardiff and Vale for about 10 years and they have helped me with loans for moving and baby prep. Recently got a loan for new car and it was straight forward and within a few days had the money in my account

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Excellent credit union
Excellent credit union, prompt responses, good advice and top class staff. In simple terms, I have tried the rest but Cardiff and Vale are by far the best!

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Highly recommend have saved and used…
Highly recommend have saved and used credit union for years. very friendly and helpful staff. fast and easy loan application aswell. my children also have acccounts for them to save money.

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Very reliable and quick for there…
Very reliable and quick for there reposes

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