The Cambridge Building Society is a UK mutual building society based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. It provides a range of banking services including savings accounts, mortgages, and insurance — focusing on retail banking for individuals and businesses across England and Wales. Founded in 1850, it remains member-owned (mutual), not a publicly traded company.
Overview
- Ticker: — (not publicly traded)
- Routing / Sort Codes Not Found
- Swift Code: CMBGGB22XXX
- Market Cap: — (mutual building society, not listed)
- Founders: Originally formed as Cambridgeshire Permanent Benefit Building Society in 1850.
- Alternate Names: Cambridgeshire Permanent Benefit Building Society (former name)
- Category: Private (mutual) company / Building Society
Headquarters
- Location: 51 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8FF, United Kingdom
- City: Cambridge, England, UK
- Website: cambridgebs.co.uk
Accreditation & Regulation
- Accrediting bodies: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
- Valid certifications: Authorised and supervised by FCA & PRA (Firm reference number 157223)
- Quality Assurance / Regulatory Status: Active building society, listed on the register of authorised firms; deposits protected under the UK deposit-guarantee scheme.
Customer Support
- Phone: 0345 601 3344 (UK)
- Email: thecambridge@cambridgebs.co.uk
- Online Help: Contact Us – Cambridge Building Society