United Trust Bank Reviews 4,188

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, politeness, and knowledge, often highlighting their ability to resolve issues efficiently. Many people appreciate the quick response times to inquiries and the overall excellent service, making processes like account opening and transfers smooth and easy. The user experience is frequently described as positive, with consumers finding the website easy to navigate and the service efficient. However, some customers also noted occasional difficulties with certain processes, describing them as clunky or not intuitive, particularly for older users or when dealing with specific account actions like ISA transfers. A few other people also felt that while responses were quick, the content of those responses wasn't always satisfactory or that some information wasn't readily available for download.

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User experience

Customers generally had positive experiences with the user experience. Many found the deposit process easy to... See more

Response time

Users describe positive interactions with response times. Many customers praise the quick and clear replies... See more

Service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about service. Customers consistently praise the efficiency and speed of... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff. Reviewers frequently praise the staff for being... See more

Customer service

Consumers find customer service to be positive. Many reviewers highlight the helpfulness and professionalism... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So efficient I had tried to set up an easy access account with our existing current account bank - Virgin - we had been with them since the 1980s (originally as Clydesdale)! 3 months later and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been saving online with United Trust Bank for a few years now - attracted by high rates, especially for fixed-term ISA products. I have always found the website to function as it should. As... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a glitch in opening an account a staff member intervened and asked us how we wanted to proceed - and then made personally sure we got what we asked for. She really owned the problem and fixed it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently moved house and customer service handled the change of address opened our new account, arranged for the 40 day account to be closed and transferred into the new account when the 40 days h... See more

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Company details

  1. Bank
  2. Financial Institution
  3. Savings Bank

Written by the company

We are an award-winning specialist UK bank, incorporated in 1955. We offer a range of fixed term and notice deposit accounts and ISAs to individuals, businesses and charities. We provide a variety of loans, funding facilities and mortgages to individuals, housebuilders, property investor/developers and SMEs.

FSCS Protected

UTB customers are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

UTB customers are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
And because we don’t share a banking licence with any other bank, you’ll get the full benefit of the protection up to the scheme’s limits wherever you have other savings put aside.

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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

user friendly online banking

user friendly online banking makes life easier and less complicated. Messages sent are promptly responded to in a fuss-free professional way

March 12, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Ann it is great to hear you think our online banking is user friendly, our aim is to make your life easier with our online platform. It good to see our messaging service also is impressing you. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As an elderly customer

As an elderly customer, I appreciate that UTB staff
help me to manage my accounts when I telephone.
Online banking isn't for everyone.
Thank you.

March 4, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Thank you Brenda for your review, it is lovely to hear our staff are able to help you manage your accounts when you do telephone. We appreciate you being a customer with us. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

user-friendly good rates and service

user-friendly good rates and service . would highly recommend

May 13, 2025
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Robert we really appreciate you leaving a review. great to see your were in impressed by our service and our rates. Fantastic to hear you would recommend us also. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

UTB always gave quick and helpful…

UTB always gave quick and helpful replies to any questions I asked. First class service all round

March 3, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

David thank you so much for your review, it is great to hear our staff were quick and helpful with their replies to your questions. Thanks Alex

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No hassle banking

Online application form was simple and easy to follow. Account opening followed with the minimum of delay.

March 9, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

It is great to hear you application for an account was so easy to do even with the smallest of delays. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

March 9, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Mrs Haig thank you so much for your review, we appreciate you taking your time to leave one. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt response via email

A straightforward question via email answered promptly. Very good.

March 6, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Christopher thank you so much for your feedback. it is great to hear we dealt with your query so efficiently. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience. Thank you.

February 25, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Thank you Miss Deas for your feedback, it is great to hear that service has been good so far. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

prompt and efficient service

prompt and efficient service, I wish the High Street Banks could provide the same

March 4, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Thank you so much Derek for your review, it is great to hear you were so impressed with our service. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealing with matured funds

Instructions correctly followed and able to complete a re-investment with relative ease.…

February 19, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is great to see you re-invested with us. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super quick response to my query

Super quick response to my query, and it was actioned immediately and efficiently. Thank you

February 23, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Thank you so much for your review, it is fantastic to hear that your query was dealt with so quickly. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear website

Clear website, with internal messaging service, which was very useful on a Sunday evening. My message was responded to the following morning. Easy interactions. Good information given so that I could make the best decisions and all my questions were answered professionally. UTB acted on my instructions quickly. Thank you.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Thank you so much for your review Elizabeth, it is fantastic to hear you were impressed with our service and communication. Thanks Alex

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A very quick response

A very quick response to my request

February 23, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Gail we appreciate you leaving a review, it is great to hear we were able to deal with your query. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Metro Diner

A dinner with a party of four friends!
The food came from Metro Diner in which was excellent. The food was a 10 out of 10!! Perfect potions and incredible taste!!

February 28, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Thank you so much for leaving a review Ellen, i fear though that you may have left this under the wrong company as we are a UK bank. Thanks Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

I got a speedy, clear and helpful answer to my online query.

February 27, 2026
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Reply from United Trust Bank

Thank you so much for your 5 star review. Thanks Alex

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