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Rating: 4.88 (7651 reviews)

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4.86

Based on 7,651 reviews, last reviewed 14th May 2025

12% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

91%

Latest highest rating:

5

Booked an appointment for the next day and was seen... Booked an appointment for the next day and was seen quickly, talking through all of the options available was great , transferred money into the start... Read more Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

NatWest app won't pay in Can't access online to put money into my new accounts Reviewed on: 1st May 2025

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Newbury Building Society savings reviews can help you to find out more about life at Newbury Building Society. How easy is it to contact Newbury Building Society? And how friendly are they? Our Newbury Building Society savings reviews can help you to find out information like this. Smart Money People is an independent source of honest reviews.

Newbury Building Society Savings reviews (7651)

Review of the Newbury Building Society, Savings:

Good savings interest rate but they don't make it easy ...

I have used many online banks but I can honestly say signing up and depositing money with the Newbury has been the most painful ever. Rather than having one sign up option they have multiple so I ended up creating my account on third attempt. Then I deposited money and had most returned as they had limits which I hadn't seen. Good rate but don't expect a simple application .. practice meditation and calmness in advance ... It will really help. Reviewed on: 19th October 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Derek, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are sorry that you have found the online system painful, we are open to suggestions on how we can improve the experience and we are implementing updates regularly. If we can make the accounts limits more visible in the process for example? we will review this point. Response date: 21st October 2019

Booked an appointment for the next day and was seen...

Booked an appointment for the next day and was seen quickly, talking through all of the options available was great , transferred money into the starter savings account was easy, just waiting for the savings book to arrive now by post , sorted, buying a investment bond is a bit more difficult, but this is due to the bank not allowing you to transfer large amounts of money into one hit , problem! Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Abingdon branch always great.

Wanted to open a 60 day notice ISA. I’m an existing customer so thought I’d still have to book an appointment but they kindly fitted me in with their lovely assistant Bridget if I didn’t mind waiting 10 minutes which was ideal. Reviewed on: 10th May 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Sharon, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, we have passed on your feedback to Bridget who will be so pleased to hear it. Response date: 12th May 2025

Branch Access

I wanted an account with branch access; this was ideal. Reviewed on: 9th May 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Elizabeth, thank you for the feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Response date: 12th May 2025

ISA account

The appointment started on good time. Lesley was very friendly and helpful. I made my decision and the account was set up strait away with no pressure Reviewed on: 9th May 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Shirley, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, we have passed on your feedback to Lesley who will be so pleased to hear it. Response date: 9th May 2025

Local branch appointment

We were able to arrange an appointment at our local branch at short notice to open an ISA Bond. This was carried out efficiently & courteously, with passbooks & covering letter provided for us to take away. Reviewed on: 5th May 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback, we do appreciate it. Response date: 6th May 2025

Hungerford branch service

When I was able to get through on the phone the service was very good and an appointment was made very quickly and at a good time for me . The young lady who helped me was very patient and recommended just the ISA that I required. The only thing that was slightly annoying was the 14 minute wait for the phone to be answered. But I cannot fault the politeness and the professionalism of the adviser Reviewed on: 2nd May 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Timothy, thank you for taking time to leave us feedback - we are sorry that your call was not answered quickly, we will look into that as it is not our normal service level. Response date: 6th May 2025

NatWest app won't pay in

Can't access online to put money into my new accounts Reviewed on: 1st May 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Carole, if you have registered for the online service myaccounts, details on how to pay in money are here https://www.newbury.co.uk/news-knowledge/faq/paying-money/ - we would be happy to call you and talk you through the process, please contact us on marketing @newbury.co.uk and we can organise a call for you at a time that suits. Response date: 6th May 2025

In branch service review

New Abingdon branch is very nice with welcoming staff. Reviewed on: 30th April 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, thank you! Response date: 9th May 2025

In branch service review

Samantha has always been very helpful and informative. Reviewed on: 30th April 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, we have passed on your feedback to Samantha who will be so pleased to hear it. Response date: 9th May 2025

In branch service review

Very friendly staff in the Abingdon branch. Reviewed on: 30th April 2025

Reply from Newbury Building Society We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, thank you! Response date: 9th May 2025

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Newbury Building Society: Savings reviews

12% increase in 5 star reviews

No new 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Newbury Building Society Savings reviews (7651)

Good savings interest rate but they don't make it easy ...

Booked an appointment for the next day and was seen...

Abingdon branch always great.

Branch Access

ISA account

Local branch appointment

Hungerford branch service

NatWest app won't pay in

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

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