Smart Money People Logo

Newbury Building Society: Savings reviews

4.88
Based on 8,722 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026
79% decrease in 5 star reviews
in the past 90 days
100% increase in 1 star reviews
in the past 90 days
See only 5 star reviews
92%
See only 4 star reviews
7%
See only 3 star reviews
1%
See only 2 star reviews
0%
See only 1 star reviews
0%

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
Verified source

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
Jean B's avatar
Jean B

About this product

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.

Newbury Building Society savings reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Newbury Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Review Newbury Building Society: Savings now

Help others make smarter decisions by sharing your own experience. Write a review

Newbury Building Society Savings reviews (8722)

Speedy service

5
Easy to use website, quick, paperwork follow up quick also Reviewed on: 5th July 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Ruth, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 6th July 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

Very professional

5
Very professional service from Wokingham Branch. All questions answered in one visit and easy to apply for a savings account Reviewed on: 4th July 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi David, tahnk you for comments and taking the time to leave feedback - appreciate it. Response date: 5th July 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

Good customer service

5
The opening process was easy and the instructions sent were easy to follow. I also contacted Newbury regarding a mistake regarding my husbands nationality on the system and they reacted really well and promptly and rectified it by the following day Very pleased with the communication, very polite and informative. Reviewed on: 2nd July 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Sarah , thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, we really appreciate it. Response date: 2nd July 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

Account opening

5
Excellent quality of service and experience from the initial phone call to the in branch visit. 10/10 Reviewed on: 2nd July 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you Wendy we really appreciate you taking time to leave feedback. Response date: 2nd July 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

very easy to open an account

5
Clear instructions, speedy service, excellent Reviewed on: 24th June 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we really do appreciate this. Response date: 25th June 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

Very friendly and efficient

5
I opened a Welcome to Newbury Account last month in your Alton branch, the staff were really friendly and helpful, so much so I have opened another account since. Reviewed on: 22nd June 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us - we appreciate it. Response date: 22nd June 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

Helpful, knowledgeable service

5
Rachel was very helpful, thorough and knowledgeable about the savings account options. Reviewed on: 18th June 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society HI - thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comment with Rachel, who will be so pleased to hear this. Many thanks Response date: 18th June 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

Fantastic Customer Service

5
Best customer service. The staff remember their customers by name. Excellent help and advice. Great newsletters and customer updates. A local business serving the community well. Reviewed on: 14th June 2021

Friendly and efficient staff

5
Recently opened savings accounts for myself and my daughter. Staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient from first opening the accounts to then going in subsequently to pay in some more money. Would definitely recommend this building society. Reviewed on: 6th June 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Maria - thank you for taking the time to provide feedback - we appreciate it. Welcome to the Newbury! Response date: 7th June 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

Nice and easy

5
I am an existing member and recently open an online account with NBS and it was much smoother than I was expected and in a few days my account is linked to the online and able to see the details. Much better experience than I have had with other provider. Reviewed on: 4th June 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Shan - thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we appreciate it. Response date: 7th June 2021
Newbury Building Society Logo
Newbury Building Society

Do you have a different Newbury Building Society product?

Share your experiences with products to help others make smarter financial decisions and learn more about different products available. Write a review

Want to see more from Newbury Building Society?

    View all products