Castle Community Bank Reviews 

2,647
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 459 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that completing the online loan application is remarkably quick, entirely straightforward, and completely hassle-free from start to finish. Many people warmly appreciate the swift approval times, reasonable interest rates, and how fast the requested funds arrive directly into their personal bank accounts very quickly. However, some customers also noted serious challenges regarding customer service communication, confusing automated phone systems, and remarkably slow response times when reaching out. A few reviewers experienced genuine frustrations with delayed query resolution, rigid payment date adjustments, and unexpected difficulties when attempting to reach helpful support staff during stressful moments.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No over complicating. Straight forward quick and easy. Accumulated all my loans, applied for a loan to cover/pay all of them at the same length period and was able to get the monthly amount lower by £... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was great, the approval process was swift and smooth. I got a text back almost immediately after I filled out the forms. Got a call back afterwards . Got the credit alert in my bank account the n... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have found them to be very quick and efficient from application to receiving the funds. Easy application, communicated throughout the process and funds available pretty much instantly. I’m not great... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service you won't be disappointed. Apply for a loan and with in few seconds I was expected and the months payments are great. If your looking for a loan give this company a go. Best thing I... See more


Company details

  1. Bank
  2. Alternative Financial Service
  3. Credit Union

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Things work a little differently at Castle Community Bank. We’re a credit union dedicated to bringing people an alternative home for their savings and loans. We don’t have mysterious shareholders. Instead, we’re owned and run by our members, creating a shared financial community across the UK, which is accessible to everyone.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute disgrace of a company

Absolute disgrace of a company. My mother passed away last year and unfortunately she had a loan with this company. I made contact as soon as mentally possible to let them know of this and sent in the requested information. Then heard nothing, after making contact a few more times and sending my ID more times, months later they would finally discuss the account. I think I've spoken to 1 helpful person in the numerous calls and emails that I have sent. Complaint raised as they decided to send a letter directly to my mother asking if she is okay managing her own finances. What a joke. Clear lack of communication. Complaint raised and not even an acknowledge email in a week? Appalling. Don't seem to have a bereavement team and have added to the stress of someone passing away. Avoid.

April 22, 2026
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Reply from Castle Community Bank

We are very sorry to hear about your loss and the difficulties you experienced with the loan process. We understand the frustration caused by the lack of communication and the insensitive letter sent. We'll investigate the handling of the account and address the complaint process. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Kind Regards,

Castle Community Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service you won't be…

Excellent service you won't be disappointed. Apply for a loan and with in few seconds I was expected and the months payments are great. If your looking for a loan give this company a go. Best thing I did

January 18, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unable to withdraw funds

I needed to withdraw funds from my Castle Community Fund Savings account. There is no way online to withdraw funds, so I completed the withdraw funds web form on 6 April. I received no auto-response saying the request has been logged, so on 7 April I emailed. I received no response to that or subsequent emails (to info@ or complaints@). I therefore tried to call. After two days of trying I got through on 13 April. I was advised I needed to update my nominated account. I immediately actioned this and asked for this to be acknowledged. I got no acknowledgment or notification that this had been received. I therefore called again and spoke to a helpful advisor who looked and told me the email had been received and updated the account and actioned the withdrawal request. I asked for confirmation by email, which she sent confirming the funds would be in my account in two working days. This was on 14 April. It is now 18 April and no funds have been received. This is supposed to be an instant access account but now, 12 days in, I still cannot access my savings. This has created a great deal of anxiety. Castle community bank have not acknowledged my complaint. I note from the MSE Forum I am not alone in this experience, so would caution anyone who is considering opening a savings account with them to search online and read the accounts people have shared.

April 18, 2026
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Reply from Castle Community Bank

Thank you for raising this. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you’ve experienced and the distress caused.
Please be assured that this matter has been passed to our Complaints Department, who will review it and contact you directly.

Kind regards,

Castle Community Bank

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well

Well, everything was smoothed from first second to the end and my loan was in my bank account within 10 minutes.

January 8, 2026

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