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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 1,254 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally helpful and polite staff members, noting that telephone support is handled promptly by knowledgeable people who always make interactions pleasant and reassuring. Many individuals also highlight that managing investments and opening new accounts online is remarkably straightforward, secure, and very efficient for daily banking needs. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating difficulties with online account access, recent website updates, and receiving proper communication regarding their queries. A few other people also felt that certain financial transactions and fund transfers can sometimes take an unusually long time to fully process and complete.

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Customer service

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love this building society. Had my mortgage with them since 2018 and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Seriously short call wait times and amazingly helpful, polite and knowledgeable staff. Well d... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called CBS with a specific query on my recently opened online cash ISA. The young lady who took my call was very helpful and really pleasant, but not the over the top “fake” nice that I personally... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been a client of The Coventry BS for many years and have always found the Company to be super efficient in every aspect. We are overly content to feel that our investments are safe and that we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Transferred a Isa to Coventry. And during my visit l believed that l hadn't used this years allowance. But while l was filing paper work away l realised that l had already taken one out with another p... See more

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Company details

  1. Building Society
  2. Financial Institution
  3. Mortgage Lender
  4. Savings Bank

About Coventry Building Society

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At Coventry Building Society, we look after our savers and borrowers.

That's what being a mutual is all about.

We were founded in 1884 by Thomas Mason Daffern. He created a mutually beneficial relationship between savers and borrowers to help the people of Coventry buy their own homes. You might hear us being referred to as a 'mutual', and this is why.

As a saver, we look after your money and pay as much interest as we can. And as a borrower, we make sure your mortgage is affordable and offers good value, as well as providing great support if your circumstances change.

Your savings and mortgages are in safe hands.

  • Trusted by 2 million people
    A safe, secure, mutually owned building society, loved by our members.

  • New beginnings built on 140 years of experience
    We’re passionate about providing great value, service and security for our members.

From the little to the life-changing, we make it all add up. All together, better.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful advisor who went out of his way…

Helpful advisor who went out of his way to explain things and assist me. Excellent service

24 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello Heather. We're so pleased to hear that our advisor was helpful and went out of their way to explain things and assist you. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Thanks, Rob.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful Staff

I called CBS with a specific query on my recently opened online cash ISA. The young lady who took my call was very helpful and really pleasant, but not the over the top “fake” nice that I personally don’t like. My query was easily resolved. The only niggle was the 15 minutes waiting time to connect to an advisor, however the automated system does keep you up to date and you are also offered the option for a call back. I simply put my phone on speaker and got on with other things.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello Louise. We are so pleased to hear that our colleague was able to resolve your query efficiently and that you appreciated their helpful and pleasant approach. We understand that waiting times can be frustrating, and we appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the automated system and callback option. Your feedback is valuable to us. Thanks, Rob.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was quick and easy to navigate

4 September 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello Margaret. We're so glad to hear that you found navigating our services to be a quick and easy experience. We truly appreciate your positive feedback! Thanks, Rob.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service and products

Outstanding service and products. We have mortgages and children ISAs with Coventry and are very pleased with all the products.
When you call the wait time is minimal and always get nice and knowledgeable people.
Very highly recommended.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello Paul. We're so pleased to hear about your positive experience with our products and services. It's wonderful to know you find our team knowledgeable and that wait times are minimal. Thank you for your high recommendation! Thanks Aleks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy to recommend Coventry…

Very happy to recommend Coventry building society. I use the cannon park coventry branch regularly. Good service and nice people.p

3 September 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello Bernard. We're so pleased to hear that you're happy to recommend us and that you consistently receive good service from the team at our Cannon Park branch. We truly appreciate your kind words! Thanks Aleks.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Satisfaction with some Sadness

I have just closed our remaining account with reluctance, but as part of a necessary simplification of financial matters as old age increasingly bites. Since our initial mortgage with the Coventry I have been impressed by the outworking of the Society's ethos; though contact has been entirely by web and telephone ny impression has always been of well trained and motivated staff and clarity of objectives and delivery. My one sadness has been the extent to which the Board has accepted that astronomical remuneration packages are necessary to recruit senior Executives etc. I believe there are still persons of quality and experience out there who do not need such large carrots and take pride in working for Charities and similar organisations.

3 September 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello Michael. Thank you for taking the time to share your review, we really appreciate it. Thanks, Rob.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent online experience

A very eay website with clear instructions and security measure

3 September 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello Mary. We're so glad to hear that our website was easy to use and that our security measures met your expectations. We appreciate your positive feedback! Thanks Aleks.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay well clear of these cowboys

Stay well clear of these cowboys, these muppets have stolen thousands of pounds worth of personal possessions, some belonging to a vulnerable, disabled person, there answer is to block calls & contact, upcoming court case will be displayed on here & Facebook
They really are heartless & think there above the law

17 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly advisors …competitive interest…

Friendly advisors …competitive interest rates. Very easy to set up.Very easy website to use

5 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello Karena. We're so pleased to hear that you found our advisors friendly and our interest rates competitive. It's also great that you found the setup process and our website easy to use. Thank you for your positive feedback! Kind regards, Kathryn.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No ISA rollover offered.

Have no provision, or ambition, to roll over a limited withdrawal ISA when the expiry arrives into another ISA of the same type. Tried other providers before discovering the Coventry did, in fact, have a near-identical product on their savings account page, that they were seemingly not wanting to offer to a long-term saver with them. Have now opened the new ISA but so very clumsy. The NS&I renewal took three clicks and ten seconds, the Coventry took a thirty minute wait on the phone and then ten minutes.

2 September 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hello. I'm sorry to read this. We've reached out to you for some more information. In the meantime you're welcome to call us on 0800 121 8899, where one of our advisors will be able to help. Thanks, Rob.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff I spoke to were very helpful…

The staff I spoke to were very helpful and carried out my requests.
Good service in my opinion.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hi Gillian, we're so pleased to hear that our team was very helpful and carried out your requests. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about our service. Thanks Leanne

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use App

Coventry BS savings interest rates are always competative. Its easy to change from an ISA account to new higher interest paying ISA account online using their App.

17 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

We are so pleased to hear you find our savings interest rates competitive. It's wonderful to know that you find it easy to manage your ISA accounts online using our app. Many thanks Claire

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to open the account

Very easy to open the account. Changed my ISA to a higher interest rate. Did this over the telephone and it was done within 5 minutes. The agent was very helpful.

18 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hi David, we're so pleased to hear that opening your account and changing your ISA was easy and efficient. Thanks Claire

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, polite and very helpful staff, Southam Branch.

2 September 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hi Ian, we're so pleased to hear that you received excellent service from our Southam Branch. Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Claire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coventry Building Society has excellent…

Coventry Building Society has excellent ethics, and gives me a good return on my money on the plan I have chosen, which suits my needs very well.

2 September 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hi Gail, we're so happy to hear that our ethical approach and the return on your chosen plan are meeting your needs so well. Thank you for your kind words, Claire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were very helpful

The staff were very helpful, very willing and patient to solve an immediate problem with necessary online communication

27 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hi Mrs Brown, we're so pleased to hear that our staff were patient in resolving your online communication problem. Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Claire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just set up a savings account.

Just set up a savings account.
Fairly easy.
All seems ok so far.

25 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hi Chris, we're glad to hear your savings account setup was easy. We appreciate your feedback, many thanks Claire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to save

Great place to save. The call handler was so helpful and I was glad to find a new savings product with Coventry so I can stay with them. Have been with them for decades.

1 September 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hi Claire, we're so pleased to hear you had such a helpful experience with our call handler. We truly appreciate your decades of loyalty. Many thanks Claire

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paying extra mortgage

I wanted to find out how much i could pay off without incurring charges. They dcpkained 10% of january's remaining balance...gave ne option to reduce payment or term.... i paid of 5% really easy to set up & reduced my mortgage by 1 year .

25 August 2026
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Reply from Coventry Building Society

Hi Hazel, we're so glad to hear about your positive experience with us. Many thanks Claire

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