Bank limits · From Loughborough Building Society’s own website, 4 November 2026

Loughborough Building Society probate limit

Loughborough Building Society releases up to £15,000 in the person’s name alone without probate. Above that, it asks for a grant of probate (or letters of administration).

“If the deceased customer's total balance with us is in excess of £15,000.01…”
Loughborough Building Society’s own words, from its website, read on 4 November 2026

Under this is at its discretion. From its bereavement helpsheet (PDF). The most common limit is £50,000, at 21 of the 95 banks and building societies we list, so Loughborough Building Society’s is lower.

Will Loughborough Building Society ask for probate?

Type roughly how much was in their name alone at Loughborough Building Society. Add their other banks too if you like.

Add up every account in their name alone at that bank. Leave out joint accounts. What you type stays in your browser.

Questions about Loughborough Building Society and probate

How much can Loughborough Building Society release without probate?

Loughborough Building Society releases up to £15,000 in the person’s name alone without probate. Above that, it asks for a grant of probate (or letters of administration). In its own words: “If the deceased customer's total balance with us is in excess of £15,000.01…” From Loughborough Building Society’s own website, checked 4 November 2026.

Do joint Loughborough Building Society accounts need probate?

Usually not. A joint account normally passes straight to the other account holder, so it doesn’t count towards Loughborough Building Society’s limit. Only money in the person’s name alone does.

Is the Loughborough Building Society limit per account?

No, banks look at the total. Add up every account in the person’s name alone at Loughborough Building Society. Money at other banks is judged against each bank’s own limit.

What if the Loughborough Building Society balance is over the limit?

Apply for probate (or letters of administration if there’s no will), then send Loughborough Building Society a copy of the grant. One grant works at every bank, so if any one bank needs it, it covers the rest too.

Other banks’ limits

Not sure you need probate at all? Use the 3-question checker. Spotted a change at Loughborough Building Society? hello@probatechecklist.co.uk