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Newbury Building Society: Savings reviews

4.88
Based on 8,709 reviews, last reviewed 28th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Helpful advice to maximise savings. Went into Didcot branch to transfer money from my savings into my ISA, to use my allowance for this year. Helen advised me that I could do a whole acc... Read more Reviewed on: 28th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

I am trying to get online with no luck despite being... I am trying to get online with no luck despite being in touch with Newbury branch Reviewed on: 14th 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 (8708)

Newbury Building Society Branch Review

4
Like the interest rates and good service. Reviewed on: 30th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, we really appreciate it. We are glad that your experience with us was positive. Thank you once again, take care. Response date: 14th December 2022
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Opening new acco

5
Both Tracey’s that that I dealt with while opening my new account & updating my name change were very informative & pleasant, I’m happy with how the transactions went Reviewed on: 28th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we will be sure to share your comments with Tracey and Tracie, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 28th November 2022
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I had excellent professional service from one of your team members at the Newbury branch

5
It was a pleasure to visit your branch in Basingstoke this week The service was very personal and professional would recommend to anybody Reviewed on: 26th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 28th November 2022
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Pleasant and helpful

4
I had to wait several days to get an appointment but when I went in to open an account yesterday they were very pleasant and helpful. Reviewed on: 25th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 28th November 2022
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Helpful advice and guidance

5
Daisy explained everything very clearly both in respect of the bond that I was asking about and about the new savings account for my husband and myself and told us what would happen. Reviewed on: 25th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comments with Daisy, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 28th November 2022
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opening new account

5
appointment was needed. staff member was on time and opening the account was straight forward Reviewed on: 25th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 25th November 2022
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Very helpful staff

5
When I had a problem opening a new savings account it was a refreshing change to be able to talk to a real person. Gemma Loosen was cheerful, bright and very helpful, couldn't be more satisfied with NBS service. Reviewed on: 25th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comments with Gemma, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 25th November 2022
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Opening new account

5
Very straightforward and quick process Reviewed on: 25th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it Response date: 25th November 2022
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Cash ISA

4
Rob was very friendly and explained everything we needed to know about our investment Reviewed on: 25th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Mr Samways, thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate and will share your comments with Rob who will be pleased to hear them. Response date: 25th November 2022
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Polite, professional and personable

5
Easy & simple process to set up an account via e-mail and internet. Really helpful customer staff at the end of a phone ( yes, real people and it only took a couple of minutes to speak to someone vs option 8, option 5, option 3, etc etc.) Thank you Reviewed on: 25th November 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it. Response date: 25th November 2022
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