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Newbury Building Society: Savings reviews

4.88
Based on 8,722 reviews, last reviewed 8th May 2026
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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
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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
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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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Friendly staffs, easy to use online banking, excellent rate

5
Very pleased with the staffs on phone and at the branch, all very knowledgeable, approachable and helpful. Their saving account offers excellent interest rate. Also very importantly the branch is a dog friendly :) Reviewed on: 23rd April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave feedback we really appreciate it - and welcome to you and your dog! Response date: 26th April 2021
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Great Building Society, great website

5
I recently opened a new account at the Newbury. That was very straightforward. I then applied for Internet access to the account and that too was very straightforward. Finally I open a new account using the website and that was straightforward. They offer favourable rates, a friendly smile and a simple website that works!!! Reviewed on: 23rd April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Marcus, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us - we appreciate your kind words. And welcome to the Newbury! Response date: 26th April 2021
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Opening a savings account.

5
I was impressed with the telephone conversation I had as it provided me with all the information I needed to open a new account. Reviewed on: 23rd April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave feedback - we really appreciate it. Response date: 26th April 2021
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5
Always very helpful and friendly. Reviewed on: 20th April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi, thank you for leaving feedback - we appreciate it Response date: 21st April 2021
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All made so easy

5
The combination of telephone conversations and branch visit were conducted very professionally and efficiently to make the opening of multiple accounts for the family an easy and straightforward event. Reviewed on: 18th April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Peter, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - great to hear and we appreciate it. Response date: 19th April 2021
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Lovely Staff, Very Helpful and Easy to Set Up

5
Recently opened new ISA for current tax year. Simple process and very helpful and communicative staff. I would have liked to have processed this all online but a form had to be printed, posted off etc but all was fine and appreciate great customer service. Thank you. Reviewed on: 16th April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Phillip, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - much appreciated Response date: 20th April 2021
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Excellent!

5
My initial enquiry was answered quickly and fully. Relevant forms received the following day and I was able to make an appointment for the following day. Sue was ready and waiting when I arrived. No hiccups and I can’t fault the service or the staff. Reviewed on: 16th April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society HI Maxine, thank you for your feedback - we will be sure to share your comments with Sue - thank you - we appreciate it. Response date: 20th April 2021
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No clue on website as to where to post application caused problems

3
Wanted to open a Cash ISA. Branch only open morning so no good for me. Printed off form, completed and sent with cheque to Head Office (no clue on website where to send applications for new accounts). After a week of hearing nothing, phoned head office, was transferred to Andover branch, which was wrong branch. Only saving grace was lady in Andover branch who took ownership of my problem, phoned round your branches until she tracked my application down, and then phone dme back with an update that day. Great customer service. Passbook has now finally arrived but disappointed to see account not backdated to day it would have arrived at your head office (almost a week difference). Bit ungenerous in the circumstances Reviewed on: 16th April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Barry, we are sorry to hear that you experienced these frustrations. We will review the instructions and make them clearer. Response date: 20th April 2021
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Super easy to setup a new savings account online

5
The online portal is really easy to use and if you do have any problems the chat function is there too. Reviewed on: 16th April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Alex - thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we appreciate it Response date: 20th April 2021
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Excellent friendly customer service

5
Staff always friendly and ensure that every aspect of your transaction is understood. The society offer consistently good rates for savers and reward their existing customers. Reviewed on: 16th April 2021
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for your feedback and taking the time to leave it - we appreciate it Response date: 20th April 2021
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