- have held a Skipton mortgage or savings account continuously since 20/01/25.
- are happy with a variable rate that will go up or down in line with changes to the Bank of England Base Rate for 12 months.
- would like to save up to £250 per calendar month for the 12 month term to build up a lump sum.
- don’t need to withdraw from the account but want to be able to close the account if you really need to.
- are aged 16 or over.
Summary Box
It is important that you read all parts of the Summary Box before you apply.
Account Name
Member Regular Saver
What is the interest rate?
Annual Interest:
6.50% gross pa/AER variable
- The rate of interest is guaranteed to track 2.00% above the Bank of England Base Rate for 12 months. To monitor the Base Rate, visit bankofengland.co.uk.
- This account earns interest daily and it’s added to the account the day before the anniversary of account opening.
- If you ask us to pay interest to a different account, we’ll pay it on the first business day after the day we’d have added it to this account. Business days exclude Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Can Skipton Building Society change the interest rate?
- Yes, the interest rate is variable, so it can go up or down dependent on the Bank of England Base Rate.
- If the Bank of England Base Rate changes, the new interest rate on your account will apply without notice, no more than 14 days after the change is effective.
- Section 8 of our Savings Account Terms and Conditions explains why we may change the interest rate.
What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £250 deposit each month?
The estimated balance at the end of the fixed term would be £3,105 based on the following assumptions:
- The account is opened with £250 on 1st of the month and starts earning interest straight away.
- £250 is deposited on the first day of each subsequent month by standing order, totalling £3,000 over the 12 month term.
- No withdrawals are made.
- The interest is paid annually.
- The interest is added to this account.
- There is no change to the Bank of England Base Rate (4.50% as at 10/02/2025).
Estimated balances are for illustrative purposes only. They may be less for accounts opened by debit card or cheque, because interest won’t be earned until your account receives the deposit.
How do I open and manage my account?
- This account is only available to UK residents aged 16 or over, that hold a continuous membership with Skipton Building Society (a Savings Share account or Mortgage) starting on or before 20/01/2025 with a minimum balance of £1.
- To open and manage this account, a valid email address must be provided.
- You can open and manage it through Skipton Online, in the Skipton app, in branch, by post or phone.
- The minimum opening and operating balance for this account is £1.
- Subsequent payments in can be made from £1.
- You can pay in as many times as you like each month, as long as you don’t exceed the £250 monthly allowance.
- You don't have to pay in every month and any unused monthly allowances can be rolled over to future months.
- The maximum balance at the end of the 12 month term is £3,000 excluding interest earned.
- Joint accounts aren’t allowed.
- You can only hold one Member Regular Saver in your name at any one time (either a Member Regular Saver or a Branch Member Regular Saver).
Can I withdraw money?
- You can’t withdraw part of your account balance. However, you can close your account at any time and withdraw the full balance through Skipton Online, in the Skipton App, in branch, by post or by phone, as long as you’ve set up the relevant security and access measures.
- You don’t need to give us notice and there are no penalties.
- If you choose to close your account and withdraw your funds by electronic payment, this must be made to a UK bank or building society account in your own name. We won’t make an electronic payment to any other type of account.
- At the end of the fixed term, which is known as ‘maturity’, your account will automatically transfer into a new easy access account, which has a variable rate of interest and doesn't track the Bank of England Base Rate, unless you tell us otherwise when we contact you before maturity. You can find out more about the maturity process in term 9 of the further terms and conditions.
Additional information
- The Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) shows what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.
- We pay all savings interest gross, which means no tax is deducted. It’s your responsibility to pay any tax due, based on your individual circumstances. Tax rules may change in future.
- Accounts can be withdrawn from sale at any time and without notice.
Frequently asked questions
You can apply for a member savings account if you're an existing member who has held continuous membership since 20 January 2025 or before.
If you have a personal savings account or mortgage with us, it means you’re a member of the Society, as long as you keep a minimum balance of £1.
If you operate an account on someone else’s behalf, for example, as an attorney or personal representative, you are not the member. Membership stays with the customer named on the account.
Your £250 allowance refreshes on the 1st of each month.
If your account allows regular withdrawals, the easiest way to set up a standing order is to use our web chat service using the pink chat icon which will display at the bottom of the screen when it is available.
You can't withdraw from your account, but you can close it at any time if you really need to.
If you want to send money from a UK bank or building society, please use the following banking details:
Account holder name:
Your full name
Sort code:
20-78-91
Account number:
70798924
Reference:
Your 9-digit Skipton account number
Important Information
We use Barclays for our banking services. So, when you are receiving or sending payments, the transaction may show up on your records as Barclays.
When setting up Skipton Building Society as a new payee, you may be asked by your provider what type of payee you would like to set up. Please select ‘business’ or ‘large business’ and remember to add your account number as the reference.
Before you apply:
- You need an active email address to open this account. If you don't have one, call us or visit your local branch to discuss your options.
- You may need to prove your identity – to find out more about this, please read How to prove your name and address [PDF]
- Read these documents in full:
You're protected up to £85,000
Your eligible deposits with Skipton Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK's deposit guarantee scheme.