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Leek Building Society Review 2026: FSCS & Verdict

Leek Building Society review for 2026, FCA FRN 100014, FSCS protection explained: products, eligibility and who it suits.

Chandraketu Tripathi
Chandraketu Tripathi
Finance Editor, Kaeltripton
Published 13 Jun 2026
Last reviewed 23 Oct 2026
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Leek Building Society operates as Leek United Building Society, authorised and regulated by the FCA/PRA under Firm Reference Number 100014. This review covers its notice accounts and cash isas range, its position under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, eligibility, and the customers it tends to suit, using verified information only.

Key facts at a glance

  • Legal entity: Leek United Building Society.
  • Regulation: FCA/PRA authorised, FRN 100014.
  • FSCS: Eligible deposits protected.
  • Products: Notice Accounts.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026. Regulation details and FSCS limit verified; template text removed.

Quick answers

Does Leek United Building Society offer ISAs?

Leek United Building Society is the legal entity behind Leek Building Society and the page text lists Cash ISAs among its products, with recorded Cash ISA rates including 3.65% AER on 20 September 2026. The rate table also shows Cash ISA entries at 4.25%, 4.35% and 4.50% AER. The text does not set out full ISA terms, eligibility or access conditions.

What are the Leek Building Society fixed rate ISA rates?

Leek Building Society offers a 1 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA at 4.55% AER, a 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA at 4.60% AER and a 5 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA at 5.00% AER, each with a £1000 minimum deposit and interest paid annually. Existing customers can also choose a 5 Year Existing Customer Fixed Rate Cash ISA at 5.30% AER. These rates were checked on 23 October 2026.

Source: Leek Building Society: ISAs

Leek Building Society: verified profile
Regulator statusFCA/PRA authorised, Firm Reference Number 100014
FSCS protectionEligible deposits protected by the FSCS
ProductsNotice Accounts; Cash ISAs; Fixed Rate Bonds; Easy Access Accounts
EligibilityFirst-time savers; families
Best known forSavings Accounts for first-time savers

At a glance: the evidence (checked 15 October 2026)

Leek Building Society at a glance: rated 2.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 29 reviews; regulator details below. Third-party ratings, not a Kael Tripton score.

RegulatorLeek Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm reference number 100014.
Trustpilot2.8 out of 5 from 29 reviews (Trustpilot, checked 15 October 2026)
Also noteEligible deposits are protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person per banking licence (limit since 1 December 2025). Trustpilot reviews are few, so the score moves easily.
OmbudsmanNot listed in the Financial Ombudsman's latest business complaints data, which only names firms with at least 45 complaints received and resolved in the period (Financial Ombudsman complaints data, 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026).

Leek Building Society in context

The current range covers notice accounts, cash isas, fixed rate bonds, easy access accounts. These are the products a new customer would actually encounter, and each carries its own terms around access, notice periods and eligibility that are worth reading before any money moves.

The mechanics

Savings products like these are funded by the customer depositing money, with returns paid as interest or, for Sharia-compliant providers, as an expected profit rate. Access depends on the account type: instant or easy access allows withdrawals on demand, while fixed-term and notice accounts trade flexibility for a higher headline rate.

Money held in eligible deposits is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, which is the backstop that applies if an authorised deposit-taker fails. That cover is per eligible person and is worth checking against any other balances held with the same banking group.

The key consumer nuance

The nuance with Leek Building Society is less about the headline rate and more about access and protection: how quickly money can be withdrawn, whether the rate is fixed or variable, and how the deposit sits under FSCS rules. Those three points usually matter more than a small difference in advertised rate.

Who it suits

Regulation and protection

Leek Building Society is covered by UK financial regulation through Firm Reference Number 100014, which can be checked on the FCA register. That reference is the single most reliable way to confirm a firm is genuine before any money changes hands.

Eligible deposits are protected by the FSCS. The limit applies per eligible person per authorised firm, so anyone holding larger balances should check how cover spreads across the wider banking group.

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Important information

This article is for general information only and is not financial advice. Kaeltripton is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and does not provide regulated advice or recommendations. Rates, products and eligibility change; always confirm details with the provider and the relevant regulator before acting. Kaeltripton is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO registration ZC135439).

Rates shown on Leek Building Society's website on 20 September 2026

Account (as named by provider)RateBasisNote
Reset filters Easy Access Saver info1.65%AER
Air Ambulance Trust Savings Account info1.60%AER
Account Annual Allowance ISA Issue info3.85%AER
Account Day Notice Cash ISA info3.65%AER
Cash ISA Issue Savings Account info2.20%AER
View Account Year Cash ISA info4.25%AER
View Account Year Cash ISA info4.35%AER
View Account Year Cash ISA info4.50%AER

Read automatically from the provider's page on 20 September 2026; account names as they appear there. Rates change; confirm on the provider's site before acting.

Regulator check

FCA register number100014 (check on the FCA register)
Deposit protectionEligible deposits with an authorised UK deposit taker are protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person per banking licence (limit raised from £85,000 on 1 December 2025). Brands sharing one licence share one limit.
ComplaintsComplain to the firm first; after eight weeks or a final response, the Financial Ombudsman Service can review it free of charge.
Checked20 September 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Is Leek Building Society FCA regulated?

Yes. The verified records show Leek United Building Society authorised under Firm Reference Number 100014, which you can confirm on the FCA register.

Is my money with Leek Building Society FSCS protected?

Eligible deposits are protected by the FSCS. The limit applies per eligible person per authorised firm, so check it against any other balances you hold in the same group.

What does Leek Building Society offer?

The verified range includes notice accounts, cash isas, fixed rate bonds. Always confirm current availability and terms on the official site.

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Editorial Disclaimer

The content on Kaeltripton.com is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or regulatory advice. Kaeltripton.com is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is not a financial adviser, mortgage broker, insurance intermediary or investment firm. Nothing on this site should be construed as a personal recommendation. Rates, figures and product details are indicative only, subject to change without notice, and should always be verified directly with the relevant provider, HMRC, the FCA register, the Bank of England, Ofgem or other appropriate authority before any financial decision is made. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. If you require regulated financial advice, please consult a qualified adviser authorised by the FCA.

Chandraketu Tripathi
Chandraketu Tripathi
Finance Editor · Kaeltripton.com
Lead editor of Kael Tripton. LBS MBA (Sloan Fellow), AI/ML postgraduate (IIIT Bangalore). 22 years in marketing and commercial roles across 23 markets. Covers UK money, tax and visas.

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