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Based on 8,675 reviews, last reviewed 4th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Always there when you need them We have been saving in the Newbury Building Society for many years and have always had a very positive and friendly service and have no intention of g... Read more Reviewed on: 4th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

In branch service review Very good, pleasant, very helpful staff and easy transactions. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025
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Review of the Newbury Building Society, Savings:

Newbury Building Society are time wasters

1
I recently applied online to open a new saver account. I opened the account without any problems and I deposited funds. A few days later I received a phone call from a representative of Newbury Building Society informing me that my account will be closed because I live outside of their area of operation. When I mentioned that there was nothing in the account information or the application suggesting that I was not eligible to open the saving account, the response that I got from the representative of the society was that the rule about living in the operation area was stated in some obscure document that was available on their website. Allowing customers to open and fund saving accounts online and then deciding to close these accounts for reasons not mentioned in the account documentation is not a way to do business. It shows that Newbury Building Society is not a serious financial institution. The market is very competitive and my time is far to precious to have to deal with time wasters such as Newbury Building Society. Reviewed on: 26th April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hello Konstantinos, we are sorry to hear this. The terms and conditions (the document you mention) include full details of regional restriction information which outlines the post codes. To open the account we advise that these should be read and then you must then tick to agree that you have read them to complete the account opening process. We will certainly review how we can make it clearer that the terms and conditions include vital information and should be read on the site as a result of your feedback, so thank you for taking the time to provide it. If you would like someone to contact you to discuss this please do contact us at enquiries @ newbury.co.uk. Response date: 26th April 2021
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In branch service review

5
Very quick service. Very pleasant and helpful. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your comments. Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Very friendly in the Abingdon branch. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you -our team will be really pleased to read your comments. Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Very lovely lady serving in branch, very helpful service. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for providing feedback - we do appreciate it Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Megan was very polite and friendly. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for providing feedback - we will share your comments with Megan, who will be so pleased to read them. Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

4
I like having a branch in Thatcham and Newbury. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your feedback! Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Exceedingly helpful in changing my accounts - efficeint and very comprehensive. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to provide feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Friendly and informative service. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for providing feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Excellent, most helpful, cannot be better. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your kind words - we appreciate it. Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Staff made everything so easy to understand and process. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for providing feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Very helpful and clear, glad to be dealing with humans. Passbook preferred. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your kind words - we are so pleased to hear this! Response date: 1st September 2025
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