Newcastle Building Society Roll Number
Short answer: yes, Newcastle Building Society uses a roll number as the reference for some accounts. As a building society, certain savings accounts are identified by a roll number rather than by an account number alone.
If someone needs to pay money into your Newcastle account, your roll number is often the reference that makes sure it reaches you. Here's how it works.
At a glance
- Does Newcastle BS use roll numbers?
- Yes, for some accounts
- What it is
- Your account reference
- Used for
- Payments into your account
- Where to find it
- Passbook, statement or app
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To pay into your Newcastle Building Society account by bank transfer, set it up as a new payee with these details:
Where to find your number: your welcome letter, or by logging in online.
Details verified against each provider’s official “paying in” page in 2026. Always double-check the current sort code, account number and reference in your provider’s app, passbook or latest statement before sending money — collecting accounts can change, and the reference must be exact or the payment may be returned.
Key Takeaways
- Newcastle Building Society uses a roll number as the account reference for some accounts.
- When money is paid in, the roll number usually goes in the payment reference field so it reaches the right account.
- Payments are typically sent to a shared Newcastle sort code and account number, with your roll number as the reference.
- You'll find your roll number on your passbook, statement, or in online and mobile banking.
Does Newcastle Building Society use a roll number?
Yes, for certain accounts. As a building society, Newcastle identifies some accounts with a roll number, a unique reference tied to your account. Not every account uses one, and some newer accounts come with a standard account number instead.
How to pay into a Newcastle account
To pay money into a Newcastle savings account, the sender usually needs:
- the society's sort code and account number (a shared one Newcastle provides), and
- your roll number in the payment reference field, so it reaches your specific account.
If you are unsure of the details, check your paperwork or ask Newcastle directly rather than guessing.
Where to find your Newcastle roll number
- Passbook — printed on the front or inside.
- Statement — shown near your account details.
- Online or mobile banking — on the account summary or details screen.
- Original account paperwork — the welcome letter or certificate.
Newcastle vs a bank
Newcastle, Yorkshire, Coventry and Principality are building societies and may use roll numbers. Santander, Halifax and TSB are banks and use a sort code and account number instead.
Frequently asked questions
Does Newcastle Building Society have a roll number?
Yes, for some accounts. It is your account reference, used when money is paid in.
Where do I find my Newcastle roll number?
On your passbook, statement, or in online and mobile banking.
What do I put in a roll number field for Newcastle?
Your Newcastle roll number, alongside the society's sort code and account number.
General information only, not financial advice. Check with your bank or building society for your exact details.
