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Newbury Building Society: Savings reviews

4.88
Based on 8,722 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Was late at the Branch. Was late at the Branch. Manager kindly, saw me even I did not have an appointment.. I really appriciate and i had a great welcome. Reviewed on: 8th May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

I am finding it very difficult to create an account... I am finding it very difficult to create an account on line. Very confusing. Reviewed on: 29th April 2026
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Newbury Building Society offer a range of savings accounts.

You can book a savings appointment in branch, over the phone or via video call. If you don’t need support, you can also apply for a savings account online.

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Newbury Building Society Savings reviews (8722)

In branch service review

5
Jess' smile was lovely and her service was great in Abingdon. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Very polite and efficient staff. Card is too big to fit in envelope though. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Prompt answering of telephone (a very rare service!!). Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Excellent service, incredibly helpful. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Newbury BS is open 9-5pm each working day. Any questions can be answered any day. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Tom, the new boy, was very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Staff are always very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Sam was very efficient and nice. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Great staff who are always happy to see us. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

I walked into the Thatcham branch to open a new savi...

3
I walked into the Thatcham branch to open a new savings account. Three people all sat there who looked to be doing very little. I asked about opening an account and despite there being 3 people was told I had to make an appointment. However lo and behold one of them had a miraculous cancellation but was told it would take an hour. I had time. He didn’t look impressed. We went through options half heartedly and decided on account which took 25 minutes in total to sort out, not an hour as told. I put in £200 in cash. Since then, well over a week later I have still had no confirmation of my account or deposit via mail or email. Nothing at all has been received which I’m getting concerned about now. To say I was disappointed with the service is an understatement. They didn’t look interested at all. They weren’t rude or anything but their lack of interest was very disappointing. We only have 1 bank in thatcham now which was another reason for opening an account there. Reviewed on: 30th October 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Nicola, we are very sorry to hear you were disappointed with the service you received in our Thatcham branch. Providing excellent customer service is something we pride ourselves on and we apologise you have not received this on this occasion. We will look into this for you right away and someone will be in touch with you later today to provide you with an update. Response date: 30th October 2024
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