High Street Banks and Building Societies

The most common bank you will come across is the typical High Street bank or building society. These organisations are commercial banking businesses whose primary market is in consumer finance.

High Street Banks

There is a large number of what are known as High Street banks in the UK. The name High Street Bank comes from the positioning within towns and cities of branches of the bank, usually on the main shopping street or primary route through the town, commonly known as the High Street.

The following is a list of the most common High Street banks. This list is not exhaustive, and should be used only as a guide. There are many more banks to choose from, and the best bank for you may be a Building Society, not a bank.