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Rated Excellent 4.79/5

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,965 product reviews

Average score of 4.79/5
5 star
84%
4 star
11%
3 star
2%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Hinckley & Rugby Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Hinckley and Rugby really shine with their friendly, helpful staff who make opening savings accounts and handling mortgages a breeze. People love the personal touch and clear explanations, even if some wish for more digital options. On the downside, a few found mortgage processing slow and communication patchy, plus the old-school paper-based account setup can feel a bit clunky.

Positive themes

  • Hinckley and Rugby's staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make everything easy.
  • Opening savings accounts at Hinckley and Rugby is quick and staff explain everything clearly.
  • Mortgage service at Hinckley and Rugby is personal and supportive with clear advice.

Negative themes

  • Mortgage processing can be slow with poor communication causing stress for some.
  • Account opening relies heavily on paper forms and cheques which feels outdated.
  • Security concerns raised over phone disclosure of account details during account opening.
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Reviews for Hinckley & Rugby Building Society

Showing 11 of 1965 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Good building society with traditional approach

Savings 23rd January 2026

Fairly simple process of setting up a new account transferring funds from a conventional savings account with H & R.

Rated Good 4/5
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As usual staff dealt with my request quickly and eff...

Savings 23rd January 2026

As usual staff dealt with my request quickly and efficiently.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    excellent custoemr service, friendly staff, very hel...

    excellent custoemr service, friendly staff, very helpful, felt like a personal experience

    {"display":"Joanne F","full_name":"Joanne F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Joanne F 21st January 2026
  • 4/5

    Simple, easy and good customer service

    Opened an easy access saver in branch by Rachel - very good, personal service, Clear explanation as to what was happening. Good to set up... Opened an easy access saver in branch by Rachel - very good, personal service, Clear explanation as to what was happening. Good to set up a nominated account for ease in the future as well. Taken to a nice quiet area of the branch for privacy. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Henry","full_name":"Henry","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Henry 19th January 2026
  • 5/5

    New Customer - Opening a Savings Bonds

    After researching interest rates, Hinckley & Rugby were offering a competitive rate for fixed rate bonds. I have never had an account with you before,... After researching interest rates, Hinckley & Rugby were offering a competitive rate for fixed rate bonds. I have never had an account with you before, the advice, customer service was excellent; personal care tailored to my needs. I opened a savings bond and the efficiency and after care advice was sound and wise. I liked the personal, in-branch contact and friendliness of all the staff when it's now lost to on-line transactions. I needed to discuss options of what to do with my money following a family bereavement and appreciated their kindness and compassion. Read more Read less

    {"display":"New Customer","full_name":"New Customer","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    New Customer 18th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Always Such Friendly Staff

    Paid in some money, Neil was - as always - so friendly and helpful

    {"display":"Greg T","full_name":"Greg T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Greg T 16th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service and always with a smile

    Great service and always with a smile

    {"display":"Viren S","full_name":"Viren S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Viren S 16th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service.

    The staff are very helpful and polite. They always explain all the rules and answer any questions you have about the account.

    {"display":"Elaine W","full_name":"Elaine W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Elaine W 15th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Happy Customer

    I've always found the staff to be very helpful, I have never felt that what I am asking for is too much trouble and have... I've always found the staff to be very helpful, I have never felt that what I am asking for is too much trouble and have always been served politely and with a smile, whilst ensuring all my needs have been met. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Cynth","full_name":"Cynth","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Cynth 14th January 2026
  • 5/5

    helpful and knowledgeable

    Neil was was very helpful and knowledgeable

    {"display":"Tom S","full_name":"Tom S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Tom S 14th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Experience of opening a savings account

    I was met with a friendly welcome. all aspects of my enquiry were clearly explained and I felt my views were listened to. The only... I was met with a friendly welcome. all aspects of my enquiry were clearly explained and I felt my views were listened to. The only complaint I would have is that I attempted to assign my everyday Nationwide account to my newly opened Hinckley and Rugby account. I was unable to complete this because a physical bank statement was required. As is standard practice by every bank/building society I was encouraged to go paperless. I was able to access my online Nationwide account through the banking app and show or take screen shots of my statements in the presence of H & R staff. This is not acceptable. This makes me feel very frustrated and questioning 'What is the point of going paperless if Banks and Building Societies won't accept paperless applications?' Very frustrating. To conclude I was very happy with the staff at H & R who dealt with me on the day. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Not Applicable","full_name":"Not Applicable","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Not Applicable 8th January 2026

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