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Rated Excellent • 4.87/5

Monmouthshire Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 3,117 product reviews

Average score of 4.87/5
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 3117 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

A productive visit.

Savings • 4th December 2025

A pleasant and informative experience from a courteous and helpful member of staff.Which resulted in suitable investments for us.

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Society. We'll share your positive feedback with our branch colleagues.
4th December 2025
Monmouthshire Building Society

Always friendly and informative and value face to fa...

Savings • 3rd December 2025

Always friendly and informative and value face to face local branch

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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Reply from Monmouthshire Building Society
Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. It's great to hear your positive comments. We'll share your review with our branch colleagues.
4th December 2025
Monmouthshire Building Society
  • 3/5

    Not too impressed with their processing of deposits.

    Not too impressed with their processing of deposits. This month (December 2025), they correctly credited deposits made by standing order, but then immediately reversed them,... Not too impressed with their processing of deposits. This month (December 2025), they correctly credited deposits made by standing order, but then immediately reversed them, and the money is nowhere to be seen. Countless numbers of people are now chasing thousands of pounds. Zero communication from MonBS. Very, very poor showing Read more Read less

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    Savings
    RGreview 2nd December 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Caldicot branch is friendly. Andrea was very helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th November 2025
  • 4/5

    In branch service review

    Can have a laugh with the staff!.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th November 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Welcoming an friendly. Was able to answer all our questions.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th November 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Being local and friendly. Informative.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th November 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    I chose to use a building society with a local branch. I prefer face to face communication with David and the passbook.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th November 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Very helpful. No appointments needed. Staff very professional. Would like to be able to transfer money with debit card.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th November 2025
  • 4/5

    In branch service review

    Service is always brilliant in Hereford. I appreciate that you are mutual and you still have a passbook. The rates haven't been as good recently... Service is always brilliant in Hereford. I appreciate that you are mutual and you still have a passbook. The rates haven't been as good recently but helpfully they will come back up. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 28th November 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Being able to actually speak to someone face to face. Musarrat was very helpful. Thank you.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th November 2025

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