Is it safe? / Buckinghamshire BS
Is Buckinghamshire BS safe?
Yes — Buckinghamshire BS is FSCS-protected. Deposits up to £120,000 per person (£240,000 for joint accounts) are covered under the Buckinghamshire Building Society banking licence (Buckinghamshire Building Society (mutual)).
Protection
FSCS to £120,000
Licence holder
Buckinghamshire Building Society
Parent company
Buckinghamshire Building Society (mutual)
Buckinghamshire BS's current savings rates
- Bucks Fixed Rate Bond Issue 238 to 31/08/20284.7% AER
- Bucks Fixed Rate Bond Issue 239 to 31/08/20294.7% AER
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Worth knowing
FSCS also covers temporary high balances (house sale, inheritance) up to £1.4m for six months (raised December 2025). Compensation is automatic if a firm fails — typically paid within seven days.