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Based on 8,684 reviews, last reviewed 26th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

The staff member was well informed and listened care... The staff member was well informed and listened carefully to our requirements. Reviewed on: 26th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Confusing and awkward online service I expected a fairly low-tech experience, and I thought I would be comfortable with that. However, the reality of applying for a savings account online... Read more Reviewed on: 17th March 2026
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3 year Fixed rate bond

5
Opened 3 year Fixed rate bond online, nice straightforward process, had to ring the Newbury over one small issue but dealt with quickly and efficiently. Reviewed on: 15th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 15th December 2023
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5
Very helpful and sorted out process for my new ISA account Reviewed on: 15th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we do appreciate it. Response date: 15th December 2023
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One month to open an account

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I tried to open an existing members account one year after opening my first account. I was originally told I could open the account on 14th November, when I tried to open the account on 14th I was told I had to wait until January. When I queried why the date had changed I was told I could open the account on 14th. I then tried to open the account on=line via the myaccounts team. After a couple of days the account appeared, so I tried to deposit some money - the deposit was returned without explanation. As a result I went into the branch and after investigatation was advised by the branch staff that the account was not fully verified and that I would receive an e-mail when the account was ready. By the 1st December I still had not received an e-mail so I sent a message via the myaccount on-line protal - again no response was received so I visited the branch, to be told that the account was now available - strangely when I returned home I had an e-mail waiting for me. I would add that the staff in branch are excellent, however your on-line system is very poor and has only become worse since the recent upgrade - I would only recommend Newbury Building Society if doing business via the branch staff (i.e. not on-line). Reviewed on: 10th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for providing this feedback - we are sorry that you have experienced a frustrated and protracted process to open the account - this is not what we aim to provide and we would like to investigate what happened this time. Pleas email marketing@ newbury.co.uk so that we can contact you. Response date: 11th December 2023
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A Personal Private Interview to open an account

5
My wife and I were very pleased to have a personal private interview to discuss opening a Senior saver Account. We needed a joint account where both of us could access our savings. I like using the internet for my banking but my wife prefers the personal touch. This account allows us to use the account in different ways. Reviewed on: 9th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we do appreciate it. Response date: 11th December 2023
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opening new account at Basingstoke Branch

5
Whole process completed in a friendly, efficient way and timely manner by Ken Anderson, Thankyou, Ken. Reviewed on: 9th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback - we do appreicate it. We will be sure to send your thanks to Ken, who will so pleased. Response date: 11th December 2023
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Great savings accounts

5
Helen was helpful in explaining all accounts available Reviewed on: 9th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback - we will be sure to share your comments with Helen, who will be pleased to read them. Response date: 11th December 2023
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Old fashioned personal service

5
Having saved, and had a mortgage with the NBS, we were invited to change our savings account to one more suitable to our current needs. After an in-depth discussion we chose an existing memebers account and moved both a treasure plus and a notice isa account into the new account seamlessly. Reviewed on: 8th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave feedback. We appreciate it! Response date: 11th December 2023
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Good and easy

5
Opened a three year fixed rate bond at a good interest rate Reviewed on: 8th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 11th December 2023
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Knowledgeable staff.

5
Knowledgeable staff at branch. Reviewed on: 8th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 11th December 2023
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Great service

5
V good lots of usefull information, very knowledgeable always friendly Reviewed on: 8th December 2023
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 11th December 2023
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