Need help?
We would love to spend time getting to know you and understand what’s important to you.
Whether you know which account you’d like to open, need guidance on what accounts are available to you, or simply want a friendly face to face chat about how we can help, please get in touch with your local branch or pop in at a time convenient to you.
Things to bring with you to branch:
Depending on whether you’re a new or existing customer, we may ask you to provide identification to confirm your name and address. To assist you, we try to verify this electronically. If we are unable to, we would require your paper documentation instead.
For a full list of what we can accept as proof of identity, please read our Proving your identity leaflet.
You will also need to bring a cheque or cash for at least the minimum investment to open the account. If you are opening an ISA account, we will require your National Insurance Number.
Find my local branchIt is possible to open some of our accounts online, this will be clearly identified on the terms and conditions of the account you would like to open.
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To be eligible to open an account online:
• You must be resident in the UK
• You must have a valid email address
• You need to be aged 16 or over
• You must provide details of a valid UK bank account in your own name
If you have not registered for Leek Online click the Register & Apply button. If you have already registered for Leek Online click the Login & Apply button. This will direct you to Leek Online.
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We try to verify your ID electronically, but if we can’t, we may ask you to provide your paper documentation instead. For a full list of what we can accept as proof of identity, please read our Proving Your Identity leaflet.
You may not live within our heartland or you might be unable to visit one of our branches. Don’t worry, it is possible to open some of our accounts through the post and this will be clearly identified on the terms and conditions of the account you would like to open.
Once your account is open, it can be managed in branch or by post.
If you know which savings account you would like to apply for, please download the relevant application form. If you are applying for an ISA transfer, please also complete the ISA transfer form.
• ISA application form
• Cash ISA transfer form
• Stocks & Shares ISA transfer form
• Junior Cash ISA application form
• Young Savers account application form
• Standard application form for our Easy Access, Affinity Accounts and Bonds.
If you're unsure of which application form you require, please call us on: 0800 093 0002.
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For your own benefit and protection, please read all the chosen account terms and conditions carefully before completing the application form.
After reading and understanding the terms and conditions of the account you would like to open, please take your time and read the below documents:
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Statement of Practice Investors
Please also refer to our Savings fees and charges leaflet at the bottom of this page for any charges applicable to your account.
Complete your savings application form and post it, along with your cheque deposit (made payable to the account holder) to:
Savings Department, 50 St. Edward Street, Leek Staffordshire, ST13 5DL
We try to verify your ID electronically, but if we can't, we may ask you to provide your paper documentation instead. For a full list of what we can accept as proof of identity, please read our Proving your identity leaflet.
Once we have opened your account, a letter will be sent to you enclosing your new passbook.
If at any point throughout this process you feel that you need more information or help, please do not hesitate to contact our New Savings Account Enquiries on 0800 093 0002.
Once your account is open, it can be managed in branch or by post.
When you apply to open a new account with the Society, you might need to provide identification to confirm your name and address.
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Outlining the fees and charges you may incur in connection with your Leek United savings account.
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Support for new members and existing members. Information on our application forms, fees and charges, interest rates, the FSCS and FAQs.
FIND OUT MORELeek Building Society received the award of Best Building Society 2023 at the British Bank Awards, sponsored by Smart Money People, on 11 May 2023.
Leek Building Society is a trading name of Leek United Building Society, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority with firm reference number 100014. Our details can be found on the Financial Services Register at https://register.fca.org.uk/s/. Leek United Building Society’s address for service is 50 St. Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5DL.
