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Ecology Building Society: Savings reviews

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Rating: 4.91 (564 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 564 reviews, last reviewed 10th Feb 2025

17% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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93%

2 star

Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent Customer Service & Ethical Savings I have been a saver with Ecology Building Society for a number of years. Their customer service is second to none: they are genuine and friendly and ... Read more Reviewed on: 10th February 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Awful online presence Outdated online offering, way to longwinded application process, living in the pst Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

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Ecology Building Society Savings reviews (564)

Review of the Ecology Building Society, Savings:

Savings for good - slow but steady!

The Ecology Building means savings are invested in positive change- although it’s definitely ‘slow banking’ over things like withdrawals, changing address, paper statements etc, this is a positive thing for me - my savings stay earning interest because I can’t quickly dip into them ! It takes 1-2 days. Customer service on the phone is good - they arranged an end of day Faster Payment when it was flagged for security, within 2hrs for house move. Good interest rates, only improvement is an app which is coming soon! Reviewed on: 29th November 2024

Efficient & helpful

It all worked well when restarting my ISA with the Ecology. It's good to know that my money finances creating eco-homes. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Ethical and friendly

I have saved (very little initially) with the Ecology for many years and have always been delighted to be kept up to date with amazing projects they support. I choose them because of how they use money and what they support. I am not interested in my financial return but in what positive environmental steps can be taken. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

They use my money for what I want borrowers to use it for.

I have had £200 in my savings account with The Ecology for many years. If and when I get enough money I will put more money in my savings account. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

wonderful ethics, informative and friendly service

I have saved with Ecology Building Society for decades now, and I really appreciate the work they do for the environment plus the clear and informative communications with customers. Always friendly. Great bank. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Perfect!

All round great bank, perfect for my needs and LOVE that they invest in sustainable communities and projects. If only more banks were as ethically minded! Always been helpful without unnecessary letters and emails! Highly recommend. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Reliable and consistent.

Having an ethical provider is of immense importance to us. We know we can trust EBS. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Trustworthy and innovative

I have been a member of Ecology Building Society for over 10 years. Since the beginning, I have been impressed by their pioneering work to support eco-friendly building projects and investments. They keep their members fully informed whilst using a minimum of paper and maintaining full confidentiality. I have enjoyed being able to trust their handling of my savings, while finding out about sustainable living projects that their members have been able to achieve with the help of Ecology. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Really ethical, inspiring and helpful

I always look forward to the really informative newsletters from the Ecology Building Society which always reconfirms their very thoughtful, inspiring, environmental and ethical approach to business. I am particularly grateful that they limit the difference between the highest and lowest paid employees. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

A great, small, ethical bank that makes you feel like you're contributing to something positive!

Banking with Ecology, although they're small and still catching up with the giant banks on some IT elements, is great. Their ethos and commitment to lending to individuals and communities to build environmentally-friendly homes make you feel like you're contributing to something positive through where you bank. Their customer service can't be faulted! Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

A wonderful savings bank where your money is invested in projects that prioritise the environment

It is refreshing to read how investments with the Ecology Building Society are spent. Many of the projects they back through their mortgages are really inspiring. A savings bank whom I completely trust to manage my money both ethically and with commitment to the environment in mind. I have often recommended them to friends and family and will continue to do so. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

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