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Rating: 4.91 (564 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 564 reviews, last reviewed 10th Feb 2025

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Awful online presence Outdated online offering, way to longwinded application process, living in the pst Reviewed on: 4th April 2022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

Helping to save the planet

Decent saving rates but helping to save the planet and that’s worth more than anything Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Ethical, and so Supportive !

I love saving with a building society that does specific, practical things for the environment, and for housing (both so badly needed). Ethical - no investments in bombs or fossil fuels! The people who work for it are lovely! When I ring up to ask questions, I always get patient, friendly help and clear answers. Sure, the interest rate offered is modest - but this is outweighed by the peace of mind Ecology Building Society offers its customers. Reviewed on: 10th November 2024

Genuinely Ethical

I first opened an account with Ecology Building Society in the 1990s, and only closed the account because I needed the money, so when I again had some savings I opened a new account a few years ago. I prefer to deposit my savings with a company I am confident will use it wisely. I am convinced the EBS are committed to protecting our precious environment and they would never knowingly invest my money in anything unethical. Reviewed on: 4th November 2024

Get your money to do some good !

I've been with Ecology BS for over a decade; have always been v happy with their customer service and general comms. Although I could maybe be getting a better rate elsewhere, I know the money I've invested with them is doing good work to tackle the nature and climate crisis, investing in projects that make a difference. This makes me happy. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

A genuinely ethical building society

A genuinely ethical building society, with a clear focus on customers, the environment and communities. Good to know that my savings are making a difference for good, without compromising on the interest rate. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

Everything to like about Ecology Savings

Everything is to like about Ecology, a good ISA with great interest rate. The online services are fine but limited. However they are upgrading the website shortly. It takes a while for credits to show and messages to be received it seems but they are human and not robots. And good humans at that... Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

Human, friendly and super efficient

Human, friendly and super efficient AND they are as ethical as they come, what is not to like. I can't think of a better home for our reserves. Reviewed on: 31st October 2024

The place does not appear to be run by robots!

The place does not appear to be run by robots! I like to deal with real people who have commonsense and can answer my questions....my questions dont usually fit into a "box" so a ChatBot cant answer them satisfactorily. i wish to support and encourage this building society in their admirable endeavours. Reviewed on: 2nd October 2024

Caring about how m money is used.

I had some money that I was looking to invest long term but I believe environmental degradation, loss of habitat and species diversity and the poor health of our oceans due to human activity are at such a critical point that I did not want my money going into any industry or organisation that contributed to this. I was delighted to find Ecology Bank and to see that they share my values and are open and transparent without “ greenwashing”. While my money is tied up for 180 days the 5% interest rate is extremely competitive. I am aware that this rate may go down following the BoE reduction but I will happily stay invested with this bank in the knowledge that not only am I getting a good rate but, more importantly, my money is being used to support businesses which reflect my values. Reviewed on: 2nd October 2024

I've invested with EBS for decades, completely happy

I have invested with EBS for decades, completely happy and relaxed that my savings are helping with ecological renovations and eco-conscious homes. Great staff, Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

Proud to have been one of the first investors in 1981

I was one of the first investors in the Ecology Building Society in 1981, and have been a saver ever since. The Society has grown, but the staff are as ready to engage as they were when I was a Foundation Share Holder. The AGMs are always a highlight with guest speakers and reinforce how much good the Ecology does to improve and finance interesting community and private developments. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

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