Yorkshire Building Society Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 2,100 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the extremely friendly and highly knowledgeable staff for making branch visits and face-to-face interactions exceptionally smooth and welcoming. Consumers deeply appreciate the helpful customer service and note that opening new savings accounts or managing daily finances remains very straightforward overall. However, some customers also noted significant difficulties with online systems and account transfers. Reviewers encountered frustrating roadblocks when trying to manage accounts digitally, such as automated rejections or persistent problems accessing online portals. A few people also experienced lengthy delays and unhelpful support when dealing with specific complex service requests.

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Staff

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Service

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User experience

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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

Went with YBS as wanted an offset mortgage. Good customer service, easy to get hold of team via email or phone. Mortgage process involved gifted deposit but was still straightforward.

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to deposit some money to offer me a monthly interest payment to top up my part time wage. I tried several high street banks and building societies, all seemed un interested. I picked up... 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

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being made wlcome and accepted…

Being made wlcome and accepted asfriends rather than customers

August 30, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello David,

Thank you very much indeed for this fantastic feedback - can you tell us which branch or agency you visited? I would love to pass on this comment!

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am thouroughly impressed by YBS.

I am thouroughly impressed by YBS.

I have an easy access savings account, and when I need to transfer cash out for an unexpected bill, it transfers out wihout issue.

I pay in monthly on pay day, and it always tarbnsfers in with ease.

I opened an ISA and when a better rate camer in, I transferred over with ease.

I had an issue with My Voice, and tjis was sorted within 24 hours.

The app wouldn't allow me to manage account after ios update, and within 24 hours of my query, I received communication they were aware and working on it.

I plan on staying with YBS, as I encounter very rare probelms that are sorted quickly, and I feel my money is safe.

September 6, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Alex,

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

Kind regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I do not do online banking so was able…

I do not do online banking so was able to open an ISA account at the bank. The lady explained everything to me, sorted all the paper work out even went above and beyond so I didn’t have to go back to the bank the next day.

August 27, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Mrs Hutchinson,

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

Kind regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to open account online

Easy to open account online. This was followed up by YBS with a phone call. Appreciated contact with a human. Not so easy to find these days.

August 30, 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

Excellent service

Excellent service, easy to navigate online system & account suited my needs.

August 21, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Clive,

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

Kind regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On-line functionality to take out a new…

On-line functionality to take out a new account was straight forward and easy to do. The final ISA transfer transaction was quick and efficient plus the follow-up personal contact from my local branch was very welcoming and "warm" in tone.

August 26, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Dave,

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

Kind regards,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I do not know why I am getting messages…

I do not know why I am getting messages from YBS! Knowing that I still had an active account from several years ago I visited the branch in Portsmouth and was told no account existed. The account pre-dated YBS and unfortunately I no longer have any records after that visit.

September 5, 2026
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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

3 Year Cash ISA

I was greeted by the lovely Charlotte at the branch. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the products. Charlotte explained my options clearly and concisely allowing me to make an informed choice opening an ISA account.

Excellent customer service skills Charlotte.

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Marc,

Thank you for your positive feedback. It is nice to hear about the service you received from Charlotte on your branch visit.

Kind regards. 🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Personal Service

I had a private meeting without time pressures and was fully informed to assist my decision and helped all the way to raise an account. I might have found a better interest rate elsewhere but a truly personal service is worth more.

August 19, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Jan,

Thank you for sharing your positive experience in branch. 🙂

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I SKipped over to YBS

I have recently changed over from Skiptons to Yorkshire Building Society, and it was a seemless transition, I opened a regular Savings account with the help of a young trainee who was excellent with how she performed her task with such confidence, her name was Misty Murray and was ghosted by Ben, it was all explained clearly and I was confident to proceed.

August 26, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Raymond,

Thank you for leaving this positive feedback. It is lovely to hear about your branch experience and the service you received from Misty. I will insure this feedback is passed on.

Kind regards. 🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and friendly service in a high street branch

Excellent to have a branch in the middle of Canterbury where you can discuss details and seek help in establishing and maintaining an account. Staff are friendly, well informed and professional.

August 27, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Mr Bounds,

thank you for your feedback for my colleagues at Canterbury - I have forwarded this to them and I am sure they will be delighted to see it!

Kind regards.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Banked with these for years

Banked with these for years. Disgusted in them. Local branch were excellent. New staff. Rude and unhelpful. Switched to Internet. Attempted isa transfer three times. Anxious not to be locked in to a poor interest rate. Chased up several times. Finally I was told it would go through before bank holiday. Just found out they have taken £60 off my interest! Awful to deal with. Call centre terrible, long waits. Closing my remaining accounts. Will be taking this further.

September 3, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Michelle,

I am 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 are here to help and will look forward to resolving this for you soon!

Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lady who set it up for me explained…

The lady who set it up for me explained it very clearly and precisely

August 19, 2026
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Reply from Yorkshire Building Society

Hello Mr Bramley,

Thank you for your feedback, which is much appreciated - could you tell us which branch you visited? I would love to pass on your comments!

Kind regards.

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