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Rated Excellent 4.93/5

OakNorth reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 745 product reviews

Average score of 4.93/5
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Reviews for OakNorth have trended positively over the past 90 days

OakNorth Savings impresses with its easy-to-use app and website, making saving straightforward for all ages. The interest rates are consistently competitive and often updated automatically, which keeps money growing without fuss. Helpful, friendly staff and clear communication add to a smooth, reassuring experience.

Positive themes

  • OakNorth Savings offers consistently great interest rates that keep your money growing.
  • The OakNorth Savings app and website are really easy to use and navigate.
  • OakNorth Savings has friendly and helpful staff who respond quickly to queries.

Negative themes

  • Some find OakNorth Savings app less strong compared to others despite good offers.
  • A few think the interest rates could be more tempting as they feel average now.
  • One user found incentive payment delayed but it was resolved well.
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About OakNorth

OakNorth Bank will be launching in 2015, with a range of short and long-term funding solutions designed to support growth SME businesses. Smart Money People is the place for OakNorth reviews. Read and write reviews to help increase trust and transparency in Financial Services.

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Reviews for OakNorth

Showing 11 of 745 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great apart from too many emails, many of which not...

Savings 30th March 2026

Great apart from too many emails, many of which not relevant to me.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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OakNorth Savings

Savings 28th March 2026

I opened a fixed rate cash isa with Oaknorth which was very easy to do and the app is very easy to use - provides... I opened a fixed rate cash isa with Oaknorth which was very easy to do and the app is very easy to use - provides good information regarding products they have and all the information you need for your savings are easy to access and view and makes perfect sense. You can see exactlt how much interest you are saving on the product. Customer services are very helpful too. I would highly recommend Oaknorth Savings - good investment rates and good products for everyone. Emails sent to give information that is needed. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Friendly Customer Care team.

    Always been very helpful and happy to explain the things I cannot understand. Worth a lot as a senior. I often struggle with online accounts... Always been very helpful and happy to explain the things I cannot understand. Worth a lot as a senior. I often struggle with online accounts but find the system at Oaknorth good. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Jennifer S","full_name":"Jennifer S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jennifer S 27th March 2026
  • 5/5

    I came across OakNorth on MoneySavingExpert and, tru...

    I came across OakNorth on MoneySavingExpert and, truth be told, wasn’t expecting much—but they’ve been refreshingly straightforward and consistent. The rates are competitive, and I... I came across OakNorth on MoneySavingExpert and, truth be told, wasn’t expecting much—but they’ve been refreshingly straightforward and consistent. The rates are competitive, and I actually feel like my savings are being taken seriously for once. A rare find among banks these days. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Suhaas","full_name":"Suhaas","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Suhaas 27th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Ease of account opening and managing via the online...

    Ease of account opening and managing via the online app, and clear instructions to follow on account maturity. Excellent customer service if need to contact.

    {"display":"AM Buckley","full_name":"AM Buckley","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    AM Buckley 27th March 2026
  • 5/5

    OakNorth excellence

    Very smooth running of my account, and whenever I contact them I cannot fault their response.

    {"display":"Lesley H","full_name":"Lesley H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Lesley H 27th March 2026
  • 5/5

    consistent

    I found OakNorth via MoneySavingExpert and, I’ll admit, didn’t expect much—most banks blur into one. But they’ve been refreshingly straightforward, with consistently strong rates and... I found OakNorth via MoneySavingExpert and, I’ll admit, didn’t expect much—most banks blur into one. But they’ve been refreshingly straightforward, with consistently strong rates and none of the usual fuss. It’s rare to feel this quietly confident about where your money sits. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Prakhar P","full_name":"Prakhar P","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Prakhar P 27th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Very smooth experience

    I found OakNorth through Moneyfacts and, as a 53-year-old, I’ve always been a bit sceptical of the big high street banks. However, I was pleasantly... I found OakNorth through Moneyfacts and, as a 53-year-old, I’ve always been a bit sceptical of the big high street banks. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy and reliable everything with OakNorth turned out to be. The whole process was straightforward and smooth from start to finish, and it’s definitely changed my perspective. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Dan T","full_name":"Dan T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Dan T 26th March 2026
  • 5/5

    I came across OakNorth quite by accident.

    I came across OakNorth quite by accident, it turned out to be a good one. I invested and was pleased with the results. Since then... I came across OakNorth quite by accident, it turned out to be a good one. I invested and was pleased with the results. Since then I have invested several times the rates I find higher then most other companies Contacted them on 2 occasions given great advice and very helpful. I have told friends about them all of them said they have never heard of OakNorth but they do now 1 has actually joined another has made inquiries.. They are excellent I felt safe to recommend them. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Gwen T","full_name":"Gwen T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Gwen T 26th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Simple and good interest rate

    Good interest rate and easy to use app

    {"display":"Chan L","full_name":"Chan L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Chan L 26th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Pleasantly Surprised by a Bank That Respects Savers

    I found OakNorth through MoneySavingExpert while comparing rates, and I was genuinely surprised by how straightforward and competitive they were. As someone who is careful... I found OakNorth through MoneySavingExpert while comparing rates, and I was genuinely surprised by how straightforward and competitive they were. As someone who is careful with money and usually sceptical of banks, I’ve really valued the consistency, clarity, and sense that they respect savers. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Sumit","full_name":"Sumit","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Sumit 26th March 2026

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