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Our Thatcham OneBanx machine reaches almost half a million in transactions
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Our Thatcham branch's OneBanx machine has reached nearly half a million pounds in transactions since we installed it in 2024.

Basingstoke branch officially reopened!
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Our beautiful new Basingstoke branch is officially open. Our team look forward to welcoming you soon!

How green mortgages can help buy-to-let landlords prepare for 2030 EPC standards
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With tighter energy efficiency standards on the horizon, buy-to-let landlords are under increasing pressure to future-proof the…

Pride at Newbury Building Society
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Supporting Pride month, an opportunity for all of us to recognise, celebrate and reflect on the history, meaning and community …

Fifteen charities and groups secure funding in bumper Community Support Scheme round
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We're pleased to have been able to support a whopping fifteen organisations in the second round of funding for 2026.

Good news! Our newly refurbished Basingstoke branch is opening soon
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We’re pleased to let you know that our newly refurbished Basingstoke branch in Festival Place will reopen on Monday 1 June at 1…
Savings and mortgage knowledge

How green mortgages can help buy-to-let landlords prepare for 2030 EPC standards
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With tighter energy efficiency standards on the horizon, buy-to-let landlords are under increasing pressure to future-proof the…

Changes to savings accounts from 1 April
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It's a new tax year, and we're pleased to let you know about some changes we've made to a range of our accounts to help you mak…

Changes to how we communicate your Annual Statement of Savings Interest
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From 6 April 2026 we will no longer automatically send your Annual Statement of Interest in the post. You can still access or a…

Existing Member Account deposit limit increase extended into 2026/27
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Great news for Existing Member Account holders! We have extended the recent deposit limit increase into 2026/27.

Changes to limits on our Existing Member and Welcome to Newbury savings accounts
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We are pleased to confirm we have increased the maximum amount you can pay into your Existing Member Account and your Welcome t…
Community and charity updates

Pride at Newbury Building Society
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Supporting Pride month, an opportunity for all of us to recognise, celebrate and reflect on the history, meaning and community …

Fifteen charities and groups secure funding in bumper Community Support Scheme round
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We're pleased to have been able to support a whopping fifteen organisations in the second round of funding for 2026.

Access to cash made easy: why OneBanx still matters for Thatcham
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Over 6,000 bank branches have closed in the past nine years, leaving many town centres, including Thatcham, underserved. Whethe…