Derbyshire Community Bank Reviews 95

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I applied for a loan in the morning with Derbyshire Community Bank as I needed medical assistance and could not get any support from family or friends. By the afternoon with tears in my eyes of th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The people make the company in this case! The communication is prompt from the first point of calling them to the end of the process. They are efficient, professional and understanding, but also respo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This organisation has helped me on many occasion when I had no other option. Always lends responsibly, staff always answer any queries. No judgement, just a really great service. Thank you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a saver with DCB for over ten years. In that time DCB have moved their banking online and it is now a professional looking app which is easy and simple to withdraw funds. I am proud to... See more

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  1. Credit Union

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Savings and loans for anyone living or working in Derbyshire and Derby City. Erewash Credit Union Ltd t/as Derbyshire Community Bank is a community focussed financial co-operative providing regular savings and affordable loans. FSCS protected


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4.4

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Terrible Service

From the very beginning we’ve had nothing but problems with this company the staff clearly don’t have a clue what there doing when I asked for the CEOs email address and was given (managerdcb.org.uk) which when repeated to phill (CEO) he admitted we was given a fake email address they are always ignoring enquiries on there app which bare in mind is supposed to be a way they respond quicker when they merged with the credit unions they stated that members would be better off and there would be more options but when asked what “more options” they cannot answer it. Laura or Launa is the name of the lady who is giving out false information when trying to explain the situation she just speaks over you constantly repeating “yes” as if she cannot be arst to listen to what you have to say. Credit checked twice even tho they was informed they didn’t need to credit check they still decided to go ahead anyway resulting in more points being deducted from credit history also affecting the chances of other loans/credit
May I add when you work a company as you do there isn’t room for mistakes you are handling other people’s money you say you are trying to help your customers but with what you have shown you do nothing but put them in a worse situation.
Within the third day of opening all staff had to go back into training for a full day and even after they had completed there training they still proceeded to be rude over there phone lines. The communication skills between the staff and bosses is appalling one person says you have to wait 3 months in between loans but then the big “CEO” claims he didn’t know that and he believes that’s to long for members to wait so all credit union members was fooled into all of this. It is very clear this company was failing or struggling and that is why they have merged with them credit union memebers was better off without this company there was way more options even more help and assistance with credit unions
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AVOIDING THIS COMPANY!!

October 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

They are committed to members financial freedom and act promptly to accomplish this.

December 24, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you for the five star review! Absolutely right; we are here to help people manage their money well, build up savings, borrow affordably when they need to

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are absolutely brilliant and so…

They are absolutely brilliant and so fast at accepting and your money in your account xx

October 22, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We're pleased that we've been able to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff all extremely helpful and…

Staff all extremely helpful and friendly. Easy to navigate your way around and all round happy with every part of the service DCB provide.

October 22, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We've been working hard to improve the process, so very pleased that it has worked well for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I NEEDED MEDICAL HELP AND DCB CAME TO MY RESCUE

I applied for a loan in the morning with Derbyshire Community Bank as I needed medical assistance and could not get any support from family or friends.
By the afternoon with tears in my eyes of thankfulness, I receive an email asking me to sign below acceptance of a loan.
Thank you DCB for supporting me during some of my unexpected life challenges, you truly have been my safety net.
gem

July 9, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thanks Gem, we really appreciate this review! Very kind words & we are over the moon that we could support you through a tough time :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always there to help in times of need…

Always there to help in times of need whilst maintaining affordability and professional standards towards there existing and new costumers. Would not go anywhere else

June 24, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We are really pleased we've been able to help

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always there to help in a time of need

Always there to help in a time of need! such an easy and quick process. Communication is great and staff always there help

June 3, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with derbyshire community bank…

Been with derbyshire community bank abot 4 years now very friendly helpful staff, and online application very easy to use and quick response would definitely recommend

May 1, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We've worked hard on improving our application processes and response speed, so really pleased it is working well for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple quick and always approved

Simple quick and always approved. Always someone happy to help by phone and instore. Definitely recommend to friends and family.

March 25, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone is so helpful and friendly

Everyone is so helpful and friendly. The device is so simple to use. Definitely recommend

January 25, 2024
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Thank you so much for the five star review! We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been with Derbyshire Community…

I have been with Derbyshire Community Bank for many years now.
They are always fair and supportive.
Always there it times of need
They have made the application process so easy to use.
They have helped me more times than they will ever know.
Thank you DCB.
I appreciate you all and you're hard work.

January 12, 2024
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used DCB for many of years now…

I have used DCB for many of years now and I've never had a problem with lovely staff always happy to help and the loan application are always quick replies and usually paid with in the same day.

December 13, 2023
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely helpfull

December 7, 2023
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Thank you so much for the five star review! We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great service

I have been using this service for over 10 years now and the customer service and help provided couldn’t be any better. Always my go to place for loans and savings. Easy to fill the it the application and is Quick with the application process.

December 7, 2023
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Reply from Derbyshire Community Bank

Hi Katie,

We're so happy to hear this, we really appreciate you kind words!

DCB Team

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