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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union): Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.86 (236 reviews)

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4.86

Based on 236 reviews, last reviewed 8th Jul 2026

5700% increase in 5 star reviews

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Latest highest rating:

5

superb staff friendly always helpful nothing to mu... superb staff friendly always helpful nothing to much trouble Reviewed on: 8th July 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Forever paying interest off... Never pay the interest off paying too much apr every week it’s not even taking my loans I’ve had off them down , 5 loans of £560 , paying £24 every ... Read more Reviewed on: 15th August 2025

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At Northern Community Bank, saving is 'easy and simple'.

There are no account fees, no annual charges, and no need to set up direct debits or standing orders.
Whether you’re putting away a little or a lot, you can save up to £85,000, protected by the FSCS.

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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Savings reviews (236)

Friendly, face to face old fashion banking

Friendly, face to face old fashion banking Reviewed on: 17th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi PamAnn, We really appreciate your kind words and continued support. Thank you for choosing us! Response date: 17th April 2026

A bank for people, not profit.

Northern Community Bank is a bank for people, not profit. It provides good outreach and communication at all times and offers excellent interest rates for savers while nurturing borrowers. I especially appreciate the fact that earlier this year the bank shared its year-end profits among customers rather than keeping the money for itself. Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi June, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience – we’re so pleased to hear it was a positive one. Feedback like this helps us keep improving, so we really do appreciate it. Response date: 17th April 2026

Amazing always happy to help and reliable speaking t...

Amazing always happy to help and reliable speaking to a person not a robot and I think this is key well done NCB xx Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Tee, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience – we’re so pleased to hear it was a positive one. Feedback like this helps us keep improving, so we really do appreciate it. Response date: 17th April 2026

The staff are good at looking after you and I LOVE t...

The staff are good at looking after you and I LOVE the idea of ethical savings. Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Kevin, We really appreciate your kind words and continued support. Thank you for choosing us! Response date: 17th April 2026

No fuss savings, no big sales pitches but regular di...

No fuss savings, no big sales pitches but regular dividends and my money is lent to people who need it. Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi AMW, We really appreciate your kind words and continued support. Thank you for choosing us! Response date: 17th April 2026

Northern Community Bank a very great bank.

I save a set amount each month by standing order. My savings are increasing gradually towards my funeral costs. I also know that, should I require it, I can access a loan on a short term basis with a low level of interest. Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Jennifer, Thanks so much for trusting us – we’re so glad we could make things that little bit easier for you. Response date: 17th April 2026

i have been using Northern Bank with my husband sinc...

i have been using Northern Bank with my husband since 2014 for loans and savings. Since my husband passed away in 2023 I transferred his account into my name and have received brilliant service. Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Suzywoo, Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! We’re really glad we could support you when you needed it. Response date: 17th April 2026

Staff are very welcoming and helpful.

Staff are very welcoming and helpful. It is an easy way to save, and can be done either on line or in the credit Union. Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Kath, We really appreciate your kind words and continued support. Thank you for choosing us! Response date: 17th April 2026

Kay shack,

Good,excellent,amazing and I would rate northern community. Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Kay, What a great review – thank you! We’re so glad we could help, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Response date: 17th April 2026

Excellent very useful and great experience

Excellent very useful and great experience Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Nh, We’re so pleased to hear you had a good experience – your kind words mean the world to us. Response date: 17th April 2026

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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union): Savings reviews

5700% increase in 5 star reviews

No new 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Savings reviews (236)

Friendly, face to face old fashion banking

A bank for people, not profit.

Amazing always happy to help and reliable speaking t...

The staff are good at looking after you and I LOVE t...

No fuss savings, no big sales pitches but regular di...

Northern Community Bank a very great bank.

i have been using Northern Bank with my husband sinc...

Staff are very welcoming and helpful.

Kay shack,

Excellent very useful and great experience

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