Yorkshire Building Society Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 2,063 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful and professional staff, noting that visiting physical branches makes opening accounts and getting assistance straightforward and reassuring. Consumers also find the online systems and websites intuitive for managing savings, opening new accounts quickly, and performing transfers without any major issues. However, some customers also noted difficulties with phone support, reporting long waiting times and challenges reaching representatives for assistance when needed. A few reviewers also experienced problems with online account access, complex login steps, or frustrating digital processes when trying to manage savings independently.

What people talk about most

Staff

Clients share profound appreciation for the staff, frequently highlighting the friendly, patient, and highly... See more

Service

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User experience

Customers had positive experiences with user experience, highlighting how quick and straightforward the... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with customer service, praising well-informed staff who... See more

Website

Users describe positive interactions with website, highlighting an effective system that is simple to... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went to our nearest branch and the Staff at Castleford West Yorkshire were so helpful and couldn't do enough....they were professional, understanding,caring, patient and extremely Knowledgeable ab... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

YBS have good interest rates compared to other providers and I have been with them since 1996. My complaint is that they keep introducing new accounts with higher interest rates, especially for ISAs.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A lovely branch in Wetherby. The staff member was very friendly, and quickly processed the opening of my savings account. She discussed all the relevant points and emailed me the information for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the Kingston upon Thames branch to open a new account. Both counter staff and the lovely lady I saw to open my account where friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It made me think how much we... See more

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Company details

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

Written by the company

As a mutual, Yorkshire Building Society is owned by our members, who are customers of our Society. We were founded more than 150 years ago for the benefit of our members, to provide real help with their real lives, enabling more people to buy their own home and save for what’s important to them. Our ambition is to be market-leading for financial inclusion and deliver tailored outcomes for all customers.


Contact info

  • Yorkshire House, Yorkshire Drive, BD5 8LJ, Bradford, United Kingdom

  • www.ybs.co.uk

4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff is really kind and respectful…

The staff is really kind and respectful they give a really good support the service is really good and I really liked the customer service it was really good

August 8, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. This is very much appreciated.

Kind regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

" absolutely fantastic customer service I will be doing all my banking in this branch from now on.

, kind regards
AB

August 17, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback - greatly appreciated!

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service day

Hi there, yeh l arrived on time for my appointment, opened the door and l got a warm welcome with a smile, l had a great day make me feel like l bellong. Good customer service l have to said.Thank you for everthing

August 9, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Mispaline,

Thank you for your feedback, which is very much appreciated! Could you let us know which branch or agency you visited? I would love to pass on your comments!

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and had good knowledge of…

Very helpful and had good knowledge of the ISA and helped me to set it up and what I could do with it. Even got a book not a card nice traditional building society

August 8, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello mark,

Thank you for your feedback, which is greatly appreciated! Could you let us know which branch or agency your visited? I would love to pass on your comments.

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

YBS Cash ISA Savings A/c

Clear, detailed but easy-to-read information on the website about Saving Account options.
Straight forward application process, compared to other businesses, but with the usual security checks (understandably).
User friendly App to manage the account.

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. This is very much appreciated

Kind regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied customer

Friendly and very helpful staff nothing too much trouble for them to deal with . 10 out of 10

August 2, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello David,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. This is very much appreciated

Kind regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were very knowledgeable on…

Staff were very knowledgeable on products and extremely friendly.

August 9, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Andy,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. This is very much appreciated.

Kind regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ISA set up

Simple to do

August 2, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Kevin,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. This is very much appreciated.

Kind regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Joy,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. This is very much appreciated.

Kind regards,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nasty Customer Service who closed my…

Nasty Customer Service who closed my savings accounts because they discriminated against my mental health and wellbeing disabilities. I will be reporting them to the Police, my MP and the National Press.

June 15, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hi there,
We’re really sorry to hear about your recent experience. Social media isn’t secure, so we can’t help with your query or complaint here. However, you can get in touch with us in a few other ways:
Give us a call on 0345 120 0100.
Visit one of our branches or agencies https://www.ybs.co.uk/contact-us/branch-finder
Fill out our online complaint form https://www.ybs.co.uk/contact-us/help-us-improve#make-a-complaint
Send us a secure message through your account (if you’re registered online with us).
We’re here to help and look forward to resolving this for you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, attention to detail, friendly and personable

August 8, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Alison,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. This is very much appreciated.

Kind regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable member of staff at Shoreham by sea

August 6, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Gill,

Thank you for your feedback - much appreciated! Can you tell us which branch you visited?

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Showed how to do it

We had problems trying to get onto a banks webpage
previously, my bank refused to give me clearance, so we tried Yorkshire, the bank was a very happy bunny and everything was done in double quick time.I am very happy Yorkshire seem very happy,,they even pointed out a problem I could get and helped to overcome,top marks in my book.

August 8, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello riata,

Thank you very much indeed for your feedback, which is greatly appreciated!

Kind regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, friendly , efficient , professional .

August 8, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Angela,

Thank you for your feedback - greatly appreciated!

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very respectful discussion about my…

Very respectful discussion about my funds. The lady was also good as she took on board that I was on a parking meter and covered everything without rushing anything.

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Tony,

Thank you for your feedback, which is greatly appreciated. Could you tell us which branch or agency you visited? I would love to pass on your comments.

Kind regards.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

Helpful staff - don't like the paper pass book.

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Terry,

Thank you for your feedback, which is much appreciated.

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service ,

Excellent service ,

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Linda,

Thank you for your feedback, which is much appreciated!

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great rate of return

Very recently opened an online easy access account. Got great interest rate for type of account and set up was a cinch.

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Mrs Kelsall,

Thank you for your feedback, which is greatly appreciated!

Kind regards

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Yorkshire Building Society- Hull

The staff at the Yorkshire Building Society we very helpful and friendly! The provided us with the relevant information required.

The Yorkshire Building Society I visited was the Hull branch.

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Ruth,

Thank you for your feedback, which is very much appreciated. Could you tell us which branch or agency you visited? I would love to pass on your comments!

Kind regards.

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