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Newbury Building Society: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.89 (8754 reviews)

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4.89

Based on 8,753 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Jul 2026

38% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

91%

Latest highest rating:

5

Had a few hic-cups trying to start an ISA online, ma... Had a few hic-cups trying to start an ISA online, mainly my lack of technical knowledge. This was all resolved in Thatcham branch by Megan Reviewed on: 3rd July 2026

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 (8754)

Great customer experience with the Newbury!

I now have 4 accounts with the Newbury Building Society thanks to excellent advice from your friendly and informed staff. Thank you! Reviewed on: 9th August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi John, you're welcome! And thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, it's much appreciated. Response date: 13th August 2019

Very helpful staff

I noticed tempting savings rates as I passed the branch in Winchester on my way to a hair appointment. The staff were very helpful providing me with the information I needed quickly so I was able to get to my appointment on time. When I returned later, another member of staff completed my application thoroughly and allowing me sufficient time to get my bus. Reviewed on: 9th August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Fifi, thank you for taking time to leave feedback for us. Our Winchester colleagues will be pleased to hear they were able to help :-) Response date: 13th August 2019

Local and Quality Personal Service

I like visiting this BS as it is both Local , I.e. it only operates in a small geographic area and it provides a personal service Reviewed on: 9th August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi David, thank you for taking time to leave feedback. It's good to hear you've received good service. Response date: 13th August 2019

opening new account

Easy to open an account with reasonable savings rate Reviewed on: 6th August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Lisa, thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback :-) Response date: 8th August 2019

Kind've old school service

I set up my account with Newbury at the same time as setting up a Monzo current account, and there were a few notable differences. Monzo have found how to set up an account using your phone which takes minutes and is being used by more and more people. Setting up an account with you guys was a bit more like setting off a nuclear bomb in the 1950s. At one point I was asked to send a cheque (I've not owned a cheque book since about 1987) and the paying in book looks like my nan's ration book after the war. Just as high street shops are being replaced by online equivalents, banks and building societies need to think carefully about their operating systems so they don't go the same way I think. That's my 2 bobs worth- hope it helps. Sam. Reviewed on: 6th August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Sam, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, and yes your feedback does help! We are working on improving our digital capability, which features strongly in our plans for now and the coming years. We are committed to maintaining our branch network and improving our online services, and as a mutual organisation we need to ensure that we invest our member's money in digital improvements which are secure and efficient. You can manage savings accounts online using myaccounts , as soon as we have any new digital developments to share we will let you know. Thanks again for taking the time to give us your 2 bob, we do appreciate it! Response date: 6th August 2019

Just what I would want from a customer focused organisation.

I initially phoned the Branch in Winchester and was pleasantly surprised when a helpful person answered within a few rings telling we exactly what I needed to know. My in Branch opening of my account was equally straightforward and trauma free. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Jonathan, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. It's much appreciated and we are always pleased to hear the service has been helpful and straightforward. Response date: 5th August 2019

Fresh Thinking

I wanted to open an ISA but Justine pointed out to me that they had just re started the Senior Saver and as I was unlikely to exceed the £1000 allowance with my savings interest that was a more suitable vehicle. I could always open an ISA at another time Reviewed on: 2nd August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Angela, thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Great to hear we have helped. Response date: 2nd August 2019

Great Customer Service

Wanted to open a new savings account. Made appointment and was seen in private office and everything was completed within 15 - 20 minutes. Fantastic service! I have been a Newbury customer since they opened in Basingstoke and have always received great service. Unfortunately my father passed away a couple of months ago and I had the unenviable task of trawling the various financial institutions to close his accounts. He had several with Newbury and the service and compassion I received were second to none.......well done Basingstoke! Reviewed on: 2nd August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are sorry for your recent loss, but so glad you received caring assistance at that time. We will ensure the team at Basingstoke branch see your feedback, it is always very rewarding to know when we provide our members with a positive experience. Response date: 2nd August 2019

Very helpful, knowledgeable staff.

We found the staff both at Newbury and Hungerford very helpful with the accounts we knew about but also some we didn’t. They gave us advise that we really appreciated. Thank you Reviewed on: 2nd August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Quintin, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for us. We will be sure to let both teams know they have helped. Response date: 2nd August 2019

Helpful and authorative

Efficient and friendly and easy to understand Reviewed on: 2nd August 2019

Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Geoff, thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. Response date: 2nd August 2019

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