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Rating: 4.91 (556 reviews)

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4.90

Based on 556 reviews, last reviewed 1st Dec 2024

1400% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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93%

2 star

Latest highest rating:

5

Really please to use Ecology for my monthly savings... Really please to use Ecology for my monthly savings - great to know it is being used for purposes that strongly align with my values. Reviewed on: 1st December 2024

Latest lowest rating:

1

Disappointment and frustration at every stage. Unfortunately this was the out and out worst experience I have ever had in opening any account of any form. Contradictory emails, links that don't wor... Read more Reviewed on: 6th December 2022

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Ecology Building Society Savings reviews (556)

Review of the Ecology Building Society, Savings:

Awful online presence

Outdated online offering, way to longwinded application process, living in the pst Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

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

Why would you not save with EBS?

Why would you not save with EBS? Good rates, savings in positive projects, friendly responsive costumer service. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

Sound values put into practice

I've been a member for 20+ years because the Ecology believes in the things I do, and they walk the walk. Everything works as it should. The interest rate I get isn't the highest, I don't suppose, but it's perfectly acceptable. They work hard to communicate and involve members about how they use their savings. The management evidently believe in the society's values, reporting the decent ratio in pay between the highest and lowest paid members of staff, and working to make teh Society's own operations sustainable. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

Good products, helpful staff

I have been very happy with the Ecology savings products I have had and in particular have found the staff incredibly helpful, responsive and efficient when I have needed to contact them. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

Ecology is a small society with a big vision.

Ecology is a small society with a big vision. They offer competitive interest rates and use the money to improve the energy efficiency of the properties they lend against. They do a lot, behind the scenes, to help make the world better. Reviewed on: 23rd February 2024

very helpful and friendly and ethical

very helpful and friendly and ethical Reviewed on: 16th January 2024

Ethical investment made easy

I hate setting up new online anything, and sure enough, I ran into trouble when trying to get the password, ID and memorable phrase to work in harmony. I rang the helpline with low expectations but was answered quickly by a human who talked me though the quirks of the system. They remained patient despite my ADHD approach to data. I now save regularly and it all works perfectly. I am delighted to be with a properly ethical savings bank. The website is very simply laid out which suits me fine. Reviewed on: 2nd July 2023

No brainer

Invest in sustainable projects not destroying the planet for the next generation. Reviewed on: 6th April 2023

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