Beverley Building Society

Who they are

Beverley Building Society is a British building society based in the East Riding of Yorkshire town of Beverley, founded in 1866. That makes it one of the UK's oldest surviving mutual financial institutions - well over 150 years of looking after members' money. It is a member of the Building Societies Association and is the only independent building society in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

As a mutual organisation, it is run for the benefit of members and not shareholders. The focus is on offering straightforward, good-value mortgage and savings products, specialising in niche mortgages for customers looking for common-sense solutions. The society is small by design. It has just one branch in the United Kingdom , on Saturday Market in Beverley , and a small team who clearly take pride in knowing their members personally.

Savings accounts

Whether you want to save regularly for a specific reason, set a lump sum aside, or earn something back on your business savings, Beverley Building Society aims to provide an account to suit. The range typically covers instant access, notice accounts, cash ISAs, a Junior Cash ISA, and regular savings - straightforward products rather than a sprawling lineup of short-lived bonus deals.

At the time of writing, DepositScout does not currently hold live rate data for Beverley Building Society products. The rates available will change over time, so please check the live figures shown elsewhere on this page for the most up-to-date picture before making a decision.

Protection and practicalities

Your money is protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Deposits up to £85,000 are covered by the UK's deposit guarantee scheme at Beverley Building Society. Beverley Building Society holds its own banking licence, so that £85,000 limit applies independently - you do not need to worry about sharing it with another brand.

The society does not rely on faceless call centres or automated systems - if you want to speak to someone, you can call or visit the branch. On Smart Money People, Beverley Building Society's savings accounts are rated 4.84 stars across 272 customer reviews. The society is consistently praised for its friendly, personal service and local branch feel, with customers highlighting face-to-face contact, helpful staff, and traditional passbook accounts. On the downside, some members wish for better online options. If you prefer to manage everything digitally, that is worth bearing in mind.

Is it right for you?

Beverley Building Society suits savers who value personal service and the reassurance of dealing with a longstanding, genuinely local mutual. It is not the place to go if you want a slick app, a broad product range, or switching bonuses. But if you appreciate a society that has quietly served its community for over 160 years and where your call is answered by an actual person, it may well appeal.

As always, the rate is what matters most day to day. Use the live figures on this page to compare what Beverley Building Society is currently paying against the wider market before you commit.