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Rated Excellent 4.86/5

Monmouthshire Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 3,190 product reviews

Average score of 4.86/5
5 star
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4 star
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Reviews for Monmouthshire Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Monmouthshire Building Society shines with its friendly, knowledgeable staff and the comfort of local branches where you can chat face-to-face. People love the personal service, passbook option, and convenient branch locations. On the downside, some find the app clunky and slow, and a few wish for more competitive interest rates and easier online banking.

Positive themes

  • Monmouthshire Building Society’s staff are friendly, helpful, and really know their stuff.
  • The local branches are a real hit with easy access and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • People really appreciate being able to speak to someone face-to-face at Monmouthshire Building Society.

Negative themes

  • The app is poorly designed with limited features and slow transaction times.
  • Some find online banking setup confusing and interest calculations unclear.
  • A few customers felt mortgage communication was unprofessional and frustrating.
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About Monmouthshire Building Society

Monmouthshire Building Society was founded in 1869 and is based in Newport, Wales.

As a mutual organisation, the Society reinvests profits for the benefit of members because it doesn’t have any shareholders to pay.

Monmouthshire Building Society provide a range of products across mortgages and savings.

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Reviews for Monmouthshire Building Society

Showing 11 of 3190 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

It was a positive experience.

Savings 3rd February 2026

It was a positive experience. The staff were very friendly, helpful and polite. We were welcomed and immediately shown into a private room with a... It was a positive experience. The staff were very friendly, helpful and polite. We were welcomed and immediately shown into a private room with a designated member of staff. We were offered refreshments and the whole experience wasn't rushed in any way. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Reply from Monmouthshire Building Society
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience, we're so pleased that it was positive. We'll share your feedback with our branch colleagues.
3rd February 2026
Monmouthshire Building Society

Good that branches are still on high street.

Savings 2nd February 2026

Good that branches are still on high street. Staff helpful in branch. New app is a bonus.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Reply from Monmouthshire Building Society
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your positive feedback in relation to our branch staff and new app. We'll share your comments with our branch colleagues.
2nd February 2026
Monmouthshire Building Society
  • 5/5

    I have been a member of Monmouthshire Building Socie...

    I have been a member of Monmouthshire Building Society for many years now and I have always received a consistently high standard of service.I would... I have been a member of Monmouthshire Building Society for many years now and I have always received a consistently high standard of service.I would particularly like to mention all of the team at the Monmouth branch AND Hannah at the Chepstow branch…….M B S are fortunate to have such a dedicated and professional team working for them. Please pass on my thanks. On a slightly different note thread, I shall be looking for a home for my ISA ,on April 6 ,2026 ,so hopefully M B S will have some competitive fixed rates on the table. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Mike Hobden 30th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Great customer service

    Anita was really helpful taking care to provide detail every step of the way, really focusing on the customer and our requirements. Her advice and... Anita was really helpful taking care to provide detail every step of the way, really focusing on the customer and our requirements. Her advice and friendly approach made the whole process easy and enjoyable Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    Tom Rickman 28th January 2026
  • 1/5

    App nightmare

    App nightmare…. I just want to open another account but had to reset pin , the put in unique id. Apparently in my original welcome... App nightmare…. I just want to open another account but had to reset pin , the put in unique id. Apparently in my original welcome letter. Found an email with id. App wouldn’t accept it. Frozen out. Aaaagh Read more Read less

    {"display":"nick hay","full_name":"nick hay","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1334354.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    nick hay 27th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Brilliant service from start to finish!

    Anita was just fantastic from start to finish for BF above and beyond, understanding my confusions and acknowledging them in a wonderful way! She was... Anita was just fantastic from start to finish for BF above and beyond, understanding my confusions and acknowledging them in a wonderful way! She was a wonderful lady to speak with and I could tell she genuinely cared for me as a customer, ensuring everything was for my best interests! The Monmouthshire Building Society continues to support me 10 years down the line- thank you! Read more Read less

    {"display":"LauraMae G","full_name":"LauraMae G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    LauraMae G 25th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Staff are always courteous and professional.

    Staff are always courteous and professional.

    {"display":"KD","full_name":"KD","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    KD 19th January 2026
  • 1/5

    Tried to access account.

    Tried to access account. Required to re-register as system fault. When doing do, entered unique number as e-mailed on 3 occasions but rejected on each... Tried to access account. Required to re-register as system fault. When doing do, entered unique number as e-mailed on 3 occasions but rejected on each occasion and therefore blocked. Now need to make personal contact to access account. Not very good service via app. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Eifion E","full_name":"Eifion E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Eifion E 17th January 2026
  • 5/5

    SAVINGS/ISA

    I found the staff very helpful and friendly

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

    One of the good B Societies

    I have been a regular customer of the building society for the last 3 years benefiting from best Savings rates. I have sometimes used customer... I have been a regular customer of the building society for the last 3 years benefiting from best Savings rates. I have sometimes used customer services with good outcomes . The app service introduced is useful. It would have been convenient to access closed accounts for interest for self assessment. HOPE MY REQUEST FOR THE PAPER COPY FOR YEAR 2024-25 would be complied with Thanks Read more Read less

    {"display":"S GHAI","full_name":"S GHAI","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    S GHAI 14th January 2026
  • 2/5

    App would not take info given

    App would not take the information given to start the account and kept getting messages to call the BS. Cust service told me to delete... App would not take the information given to start the account and kept getting messages to call the BS. Cust service told me to delete app and reload but same problems. Cust service tried to sort out but couldn’t. 4th attempt and a few days later, finally got it sorted. Also app tells you to call the BS between 9and 5 but seems to forget they don’t open until 10 on Wednesdays for their sleep in. Read more Read less

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

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