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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.88 (8722 reviews)

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4.88

Based on 8,722 reviews, last reviewed 11th 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

Excellent Customer Service Connor was very helpful and gave good advice on the savings account that was appropriate for my circumstances. I would recommend Newbury Building Soc... Read more Reviewed on: 11th 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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Newbury Building Society Savings reviews (8722)

To open another savings a/c (my 4th) with the Society for funds from another savings institution whose rate had been reduced to next to zero.h

I had a friendly and detailed explanation of the options. Having decided on the account to open I was given all the help needed to complete the paperwork in a very helpful manner. Reviewed on: 24th July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society HI John, thank you very much for taking time to leave feedback, we much appreciate it. Thanks Response date: 24th July 2020

Excellent service

Details of the accounts available for my needs were explained in full, and the whole process was carried very efficiently and quickly. Reviewed on: 18th July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Mr Hudson, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us, we really appreciate it. Response date: 20th July 2020

Outdated application process using a poorly designed form

Too much information required over 2 pages resulting in very small font size and insufficient space to hand write required information such as "opening balance". Have recently opened numerous accounts with various financial institutions and this was by far the most outdated and cumbersome. Have a look at NS&I, Starling Bank, Paragon, Charter Bank or many others who all follow a similar process to each other resulting in a much better customer experience. Maximum balance restriction on "Welcome To Newbury" account could be made more prominent and disappointing you have to have the account for a year before you can open a higher rate account. Reviewed on: 17th July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society HI Mike, thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback - we will forward this to the operations team to review the forms - we apologise the process was not a positive experience, we will look at how we can improve this. Thank you again. Response date: 17th July 2020

Very good experience. Opened a new account with ease.

All was good. Very professional service by all involved. Social distancing was observed by all which put my mind at rest. Thanks everyone. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Pete, thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback for us - we really appreciate it. Response date: 13th July 2020

New account

The lady on the front counter was very helpful and polite and cheerful and my new account was opened very quickly Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Mrs Thomas, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us - we much appreciate it and your kind words. Response date: 10th July 2020

Easy set up, friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Alton branch were fantastic. Opened a new account with Julie who was fab. Went through all the details so I could understand everything! Super friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks very much! Reviewed on: 4th July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Anna, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us, we will be sure to share your comments with Julie and the team, who will be so pleased to hear them. Many thanks Response date: 6th July 2020

Traditional Service at its Best

Efficient and friendly, what more do you need. (Santander please note!) Reviewed on: 4th July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 6th July 2020

Winchester branch has professional friendly staff. Very helpful and understanding

That’s it really I feel welcome and the staff have always time to explain what is available at the best rates Reviewed on: 3rd July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we will share this with the Winchester team, who will be so pleased to read this. Many thanks Response date: 6th July 2020

Opening new account

I opened another account online. Process was so simple and took no time at all. Very impressed Reviewed on: 3rd July 2020

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

Secure and wonderful service

On opening a new joint account, they have called to both of us on seperate occassions to check and verify information to ensure that we have given the correct details and not faudulent. The person was courteous and efficient. I am very happy with the care they have taken and the process is smooth. Reviewed on: 1st July 2020

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Chris - thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us - we really do appreciate it. Response date: 6th July 2020

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