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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
Nice people and good modern place. Branch too hot in the winter though. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your comments - we will look a branch temps this winter! Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
I keep using because you are an excellent service. 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
Lovely, helpful and friendly staff. Love the new premises. So helpful being able to pop-in. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your kind words - we do appreciate it. Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

4
Very helpful, professional and friendly. 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

4
Always nice to speak to the savings advisors. 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
Staff are so nice, friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
It's too quiet in branch, needs some background music. 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
It is great that you still have an office on the local high street - local society. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society We agree! Thank you for your feedback Response date: 1st September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Service was excellent, the staff are friendly and helpful. 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
Everything was very smooth and clear. 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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