Skipton Building Society

The Skipton Building Society was created in 1853. It is the UK's 4th largest building society and has over 1 million members and 100 branches. Its most notable subsidiary is the Connells estate agency with over 500 branches nationally.

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Overview

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The Skipton Building Society was created in 1853. It is the UK's 4th largest building society and has over 1 million members and 100 branches. Its most notable subsidiary is the Connells estate agency with over 500 branches nationally.

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About

The Skipton Building Society was created in 1853. It is the UK's 4th largest building society and has over 1 million members and 100 branches. Its most notable subsidiary is the Connells estate agency with over 500 branches nationally.

The company is heavily involved in charitable, volunteering, and environmental activities, which are part of its core values.

Between 2005 and 2010 the Skipton Building Society was at the centre of several controversies involving loss of jobs during a merger, and later a serious data breach.

Services

The Skipton Building Society offers a wide range of services you can expect from any major company in the sector. Their range of savings accounts includes 8 different products; they also have a complete mortgage offer with first-time buyers, movers, and remortgage offers. Additionally, the company offers a range of complementary services. These are financial advice, including pensions and investments; home and landlord insurance; and legacy planning such as will writing and funeral planning.

Privacy and Security

Skipton Building Society is a member of the Building Societies Association. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, under registration number 153706, for accepting deposits, advising on and arranging mortgages and providing Restricted financial advice.

Contact

The Skipton Building Society has different contact options depending on the service you wish to utilise. The best way to find the right number is to visit https://www.skipton.co.uk/contact-us

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Skipton Building Society Reviews

Tanya Simpson
March 26, 2024

“At the Leeds branch Mathew Higgin Botham is always warm, very welcoming and friendly”

At the Leeds branch Mathew Higgin Botham is always warm, very welcoming and friendly. He goes out of his way to be very helpful to me and my mum which makes visiting your Leeds branch a pleasant experience.