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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.88 (8725 reviews)

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4.88

Based on 8,725 reviews, last reviewed 13th May 2026

79% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

92%

Latest highest rating:

5

Very good and efficient service, squeaky door in bra... Very good and efficient service, squeaky door in branch must be driving the staff mad! Reviewed on: 13th 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.

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.

Newbury Building Society Savings reviews (8725)

Review of the Newbury Building Society, Savings:

Really friendly, helpful staff and also easy to add funds by internet as well.

I met staff of Newbury Building Society at Abingdon Air Show and liked the sound of the account which I subsequently opened in branch. The service I received in branch was very good and the whole process was very smooth. Since then I have used internet access which again is very user-friendly (I'm not computer-savvy, so need simple systems!). Reviewed on: 4th January 2018

Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we appreicate it Response date: 16th November 2023

Easy to deal with except account opening was via paper and not wholly on-line

I opened a "new to Newbury account" also the max account holding should be higher than £3,000 Reviewed on: 20th November 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society HI Paul, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we review all feedback on how we can improve our processes so it is much appreciated. Response date: 22nd November 2020

Nearly perfect!

I was keeping the 2 minutes silence for Rememberance Day on 11/11/20 at 11am when the branch rang me I did not answer but after The Last Post from The Cenotaph had sounded I did 1471 and phoned the number they gave me to see who had called. It was the Newbury Building Society. Otherwise the service has been excellent. Reviewed on: 16th November 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Pam, thank you for taking the time to let us know this - apologies for this occurrence, we will share your feedback with the branch teams and take this on board. Thank you again for letting us know. Response date: 19th November 2020

Very helpful staff at Winchester branch

Clear information on both my visits . Very welcoming and helpful staff Reviewed on: 13th November 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Geraldine, thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback - our Winchester branch colleagues will be thrilled to hear this! Thank you! Response date: 19th November 2020

Excellent service- thank you

Very good, Isabel looked after us really well and ensured we were able to open our new savings accounts. 10/10. Reviewed on: 13th November 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Malcolm, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us - we will share your comments with Isabel, who will be so pleased to hear them. Many thanks Response date: 19th November 2020

Quick service and good advice

We dont go in more than a few times a year as we use the Newbury for savings and deposits more than anything. The wokingham counter staff are always friendly and welcoming and work fast. We needed some quick advice on options resulting in some new accounts to be created. All done in 10mins and new books in the post 2 days later. Reviewed on: 6th November 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society HI Matt, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us - we really appreciate it. Response date: 6th November 2020

Delay with opening.

I like NBS and opened a second account. I was then asked for all sorts of ID proof even tho am customer. When challenged this was not required in the end but no reason given. Reviewed on: 6th November 2020

Easy Procedures

Met by good welcome from several staff. Told in clear terms how account would be opened. Link to previously recorded details made quickly. Forms checked and a mistake swiftly found and corrected. Reviewed on: 3rd November 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Mrs Greaves, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback - we really appreciate it. Response date: 5th November 2020

Savings at difficult times

I have been with Newbury Building Society as an investor since I moved to Newbury in 2015. The concept of a local financial organisation that invests locally for the benefit of local people appeals to me. The rates on savings are not the best in the market, but you are well-managed and easily accessible. Your staff always give an excellent service, whether at the premises in Newbury or on the phone. Reviewed on: 2nd November 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Ray, thank you for your feedback and taking the time to leave it here. We will share your comments with our teams as they are much appreciated by us all. Response date: 5th November 2020

Personal service at Newbury Building Society

Our individual assistant NBY/AKH was calm, kind and efficient. Reviewed on: 31st October 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - appreciate it! Response date: 5th November 2020

Senior Service

Having opened a Senior Saver Account online, I attempted an online transfer of money into that account. Unfortunately, the bank from which the money was coming could not identify my Newbury account. Not wanting to trust a cheque for a rather large sum to the post, I went to a local branch. My requirements were promptly dealt with by pleasant, polite and efficient staff. Reviewed on: 30th October 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Boaksie, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - we do appreciate it and will look into why this may have happened for future reference. Response date: 30th October 2020

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