Official Links Policy

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Official Links Policy

Our official links policy explains how we choose safe links and why users should verify financial information on official websites before acting.

Human-reviewed guidance Official-source checking Information only

Why official links matter

In financial topics, the wrong link can create real risk. A user may land on an outdated branch page, an unofficial phone number, a phishing page, a fake investment advert or a third-party page that does not show the full terms. That is why building-society.org/ gives priority to official and recognisable sources.

Our link hierarchy

PriorityExamplesUse
HighestOfficial building society website, secure contact page, branch locator, product terms pageUsed for contact details, opening hours, maps, account pages and official service explanations.
HighFCA Register, FCA Firm Checker, PRA/Bank of England pages, FSCS pagesUsed for authorisation, regulation and protection context.
SupportingRecognised public resources or official information from government/regulatory bodiesUsed only for background where official pages do not fully answer the user query.
AvoidedUnverified blogs, expired PDFs, random phone directories, social media claimsNormally avoided for important user-action details.

Link safety rules for users

Check the domainBefore signing in, confirm that the address belongs to the official building society.
Do not trust pressure tacticsScam pages may push urgent transfers, investment promises or fake account warnings.
Use official app stores carefullyConfirm that a mobile app is the official app from the building society.
Verify before applyingRates, fees and terms can change. Check official terms before any application.

External-link disclaimer

External websites are controlled by their own owners. We check links when reviewing a guide, but we cannot control future changes, redirects, outages, page removals, accessibility issues or third-party content changes. Use official websites carefully and contact the organisation directly if something looks wrong.

Editorial note: this page is written for UK users and reviewed for clarity, source quality, and user safety. Financial details can change. Always check the relevant building society, FCA, PRA, FSCS or official source before making a financial decision.