Newcastle Building Society Reviews 

357
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 51 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that branch staff are exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with everyday financial needs. People also appreciate the clear, professional advice and the smooth service provided during their visits. Some reviewers were not happy with payment procedures, noting unexpected deductions or frustrating delays during account transfers. Certain individuals also experienced difficulties with customer service and felt that staff communication could be improved when resolving account issues. A number of customers mentioned facing strict restrictions or confusing rules when attempting to move their funds or savings.

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

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Payment

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Whitley Bay branch of Newcastle Building Society continues to give the most welcoming and pleasant start to whatever service you require. I cannot imagine going elsewhere. The help and advice I r... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Time and time again Newcastle mortgages have been supportive, understanding and going beyond duty. Its been a difficult time but thanks to Joanne at support shes really helped and cannot thank her Ma... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at the Whickham branch are superb. They are always very friendly and nothing is too much trouble when dealing with customers. Newcastle Building Society is the best financial institution I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistently find stokesley branch staff helpful, efficient and friendly. Good range of products, private rooms for longer meetings. Very good branch to visit.

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Newcastle Building Society. A North East Building Society offering a range of mortgages, investments and other financial services


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

357 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A really helpful member of staff

A lady walking me slowly through the investment account maturity process which meant a lot. Heard every word clearly. A nice change.

23 April 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us this review. We're really pleased you had a great experience.
Thanks, Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Melanie at Newcastle Building Society

Melanie at Newcastle Building Society, South Shields was friendly, informative and sorted our requests efficiently.

22 April 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we're really pleased you had a great experience at our South Shields branch!
Thanks, Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2nd to none

I have been helped today i can not tell you how far this person went to see me right today 100 % Fantastic could not ask for any better so thank you Laura Moorhead 5* from me

15 April 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the times to leave us this great review, we're really pleased to hear you had such a positive experience.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything explained on investment good…

Everything explained on investment good advice in the current clumate

14 April 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service.

My situation was handled in a friendly and professional manner to my complete satisfaction.

14 April 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review. We're really pleased you had a great experience with us.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Team at Alnwick very friendly and efficient.

Team at Alnwick very friendly and informative. Have full confidence. Make any transactions simple and they take place without issue. Good advice and explanations.

31 March 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us this great review, we'll be sure to share it with our Alnwick team!

Thanks, Beth.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT SERVICE AND PRODUCTS

Been a customer for over a decade and have always had very good service at both Darlington and Barnard Castle branches, staff are always polite, cheerful and helpful. Very competitive high street products. Online and phone services faultless too. Hope their high street presence continues. Never experienced any of the negative comments some others have left.

24 March 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review, we really appreciate your feedback and will pass this on to our Darlington and Barnard Castle teams!
Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

Exceptional service - work done efficiently in friendly manner, as always. Additionally, staff member took genuine interest in my health, remembering that I had undergone chemotherapy, despite my not having been into the branch for over a year.

12 March 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We're really pleased that you're happy with the service that you received at our branch.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Impossible to contact them

Impossible to contact them
15 calls were made today, and not one answered
Tomorrow I will be going into their branch & closing my account

7 March 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

We're really sorry to hear that you struggled to to contact us. We've requested more information so we can look into this for you.

Thank you, Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are second to none products…

The staff are second to none products are easily explained and understood great welcoming atmosphere thanks guys and girls

28 February 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Yvonne,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review, we really appreciate your feedback.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I regularly visit the West Denton…

I regularly visit the West Denton branch. On each occasion all staff are very pleasant and helpful without exception. It is always a nice atmosphere in the office

21 February 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review! We're really pleased you have had great service at our West Denton branch.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jack an absolute superstar

Went into Northumberland Street Newcastle branch and arranged to see an advisor named Jack to discuss options around ISA . As someone with very little knowledge in this field I was abit nervous regards what I would be told . Well I should not of been . Jack was an absolute credit to the branch he explained everything to me told me what all my options were and made sure I knew exactly what he was explaining every step of the way . Thanks Jack you were excellent and wish you were one of my employees .Great work apart from the tea could have been abit stronger lol .

19 February 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review, and for speaking so highly of Jack! We'll be sure to pass your feedback onto our Northumberland Street Branch team.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service with time for their customers

Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and keen to help their customers without rushing them. The personal attention and service received in the local branches is always appreciated and makes me feel valued as a customer.

11 February 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're really pleased you had a great experience and value our face-to-face services.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great professional advice very…

Great professional advice very professional and friendly service wouldn't look elsewhere

10 February 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review! We're really pleased you've had a positive experience with us.

Thanks,
Catherine

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS MORTGAGE COMPANY

Newcastle forced us into a position to pay £13000 early termination fee. My husband had a default on his credit report from years ago when he was at sea on a submarine he went to the company who removed the default as it wasn’t his fault but there’s we provided all this information to Newcastle who only offered us a 80% mortgage even though we have a 90% with them now. Said they wouldn’t consider for another 90 days just forcing us to pay £13000 it’s a scam and would not recommend at all. SCAM

10 February 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Vanessa,

We're sorry to read your review, and for any inconvenience caused. We've requested some more information so that we can look into this further for you.

Thank you,
Catherine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and efficient staff in…

Friendly and efficient staff in Carlisle Branch.

4 February 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review! We're really pleased you had a positive experience in our Carlisle branch.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Interest Rates

Good range of savings products with great interest rates clearly described - most with the option of applying online or in branch. App simple and straightforward to use.

29 January 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review. We're really pleased you had a great experience.

Thanks,
Abbie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have been waiting for over 3 weeks to…

Have been waiting for over 3 weeks to receive the interest for a tax year for a closed account. Tried 3 times, with little confidence that one will supply the information.

24 January 2025
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

We've requested some more information from you so we can look into this for you.

Thank you,
Beth

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