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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Service

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Payment

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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 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and efficient

Very helpful and efficient
and dealt with speedily

12 September 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review!

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT, HELPFUL STAFF

I am very impressed by the very calm, very helpful approach of the two members of staff who are dealing with my banking problem.

10 September 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we appreciate your feedback.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Friendly helpful personal service which…

Friendly helpful personal service which enabled me to ask questions and clarifications.

5 September 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review. If you have any feedback on how we could make it to 5-stars, please get in touch.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Outdated ways of working

We have a mortgage with them on a discounted variable but there is no way of us finding out what the current interest rate is without calling and waiting on hold. Just wish there was an online account you could see an update statement to show how much you owe, monthly payments, current interest rate etc.

3 September 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Heather,

We appreciate your feedback. You can contact us at mortgage.services@newcastle.co.uk for updates on your mortgage in-between statements.

Thank you,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Monthly visits

Newcastle building society staff are always pleasant and helpful

3 September 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff and make you welcome…

Very helpful staff and make you welcome they will go up and above for you 😀

28 August 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Sarah,

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us this great review!

Thank you,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff at Darlington branch

On our recent visit to Darlington branch we found the staff very helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble

13 August 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello Joan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review, we're so pleased you had a great experience at our Darlington Branch.

Thanks, Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PERFECT SERVICE …

PERFECT SERVICE ON MY VISIT TODAY TO NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY. STAFF WERE VERY HELPFULL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.

14 August 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review, we're so pleased you had a great experience with us!

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Handcuffed and let down by Newcastle ISA

After saving in a fixed ISA for 5 years and 1 month at approx 2%, the early exit penalty is one year's interest any time before this date, with only 2 days' notice before they drop the money into a very poorly-paying account. Why is Newcastle so out of line with other providers? Beware careful savers - it's all in the small print! Oh, and they tell you it's maturing 14 days before the end of the 61 months but you can't do anything until 48 hours before the end of the 61 months!

12 August 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

We're sorry to hear you're unhappy.

We've requested some more information from you, as you should have heard from us around 14 days prior to maturity.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service and tedious bank to…

Terrible service and tedious bank to deal with. If you are able Do Not Use their services. Nothing near helpul or understanding of providing a good customer service.

12 August 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Irene,

We're sorry to read your review. We've requested some more information from you, so we can better understand your experience.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top rate service at Northumberland Street Branch

Excellent service by the staff at the Northumberland Street Branch, very efficient hassle free in sorting my requests.

31 July 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us this great review, we're so pleased you had a great experience at our Northumberland Street Branch.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Cramlington service

We were helped so much by the girls at Cramlington today.
We had a very sensitive, safeguarding issue on a relative's account.
Their help totally solved the problem and prevented future difficulties. Can't speak highly enough about the help we received. Great knowledge, understanding, supportive staff.
So grateful.

12 July 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review about your experience in our Cramlington branch. It's great to hear you were so happy with the service.

Thank you,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A pleasant experience on my visit

A pleasant experience on my visit. Efficient and polite was the Receptionist with no waffle as some companies push onto their customers.

10 July 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we really appreciate your feedback and comments.

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Efficient service and a good product.

8 July 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hello,

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

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Didn't know can use bank debit card

I'm disappointed I won't be able to do a savings account on this occasion with this building society as they are asking too much on how to write the cheque. I find it impossible to fit all the wording they expect eg Newcastle Building Society, my name and account number on the first line, it's even a terrible squeeze if my name is omitted as an advisor said I could do which I did. Sadly my bank didn't wish to accept the cheque maybe because of my name omitted from the first line. I wasn't given the option of a debit card payment on the phone, just cheque or bank transfer and now it's too late as done something else but hopefully next time

5 July 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Rebecca,

We've requested some more information from you. Our customers can fund their savings account through cheque, cash, bank transfer or debit card payments, so we would like to understand more about your experience.

Thank you,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff at Durham Branch

The friendly professional approach to dealing with older customers.
Richard was especially knowledgeable & helpful explaining & providing all the details needed about the products and efficiently dealing with our transactions.
We were most impressed.

3 July 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Jim,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review for our Durham branch. We'll be sure to pass this feedback onto the branch team.

Thank you,
Beth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service

Amazing customer service, very helpful. Great service offered. Would recommend to anyone

12 March 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Tristan,

Thank you for leaving us this great review, we really appreciate your feedback!

Thanks,
Beth

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very dishonest and cost me thousands of pounds

Very dishonest. prevented me from renewing my mortgage so that they could charge me a higher interest rate which cost me thousands of pounds. Newcastle tried to remove my reviews. I am considering legal action against them as I'm very upset about about how they've treated me.

17 June 2024
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Reply from Newcastle Building Society

Hi Nicky,

We've sent you a request for some more information so that we can look into this further.

Thanks,
Beth

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