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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

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Awful online presence Outdated online offering, way to longwinded application process, living in the pst Reviewed on: 4th April 2022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

Excellent ethical standards

This bank has some very user-friendly online accounts, including an online messaging service where they respond to any questions. Great peace of mind knowing my savings are supporting sustainable housing. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Good for the Environment, Good for Me

I have saved with Ecology from the very early days, and have always been happy to know that my money is being lent on to properties and projects with strong environmental credentials. My dealings with Ecology staff have always been excellent. They are friendly, attentive and share the Ecology vision. I have enjoyed the annual AGM and Gathering on many occasions. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded members and staff, hear speakers and presentations on ecological subject, and discuss topics of mutual interest and concern. It helps to make me feel a genuine part of the Ecology family. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Friendly accessible account and organisation.

Easily accessible savings account via the online banking app. If I need to rank to anyone that is as easy and accessible as the account. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

practical ethical savings

I have saved with the Ecology Building Society for about two decades now, as I want to support their aim of helping build and renovate ecologically sound homes. I have always found the staff efficient and friendly and will stay with them for the foreseeable future. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Excellent ethical and environmental choice

The Ecology Building Society is unique amongst UK financial institutions in its ethical stance and environmental objectives. I have been a customer of the Society for about 30 years and have 2 savings accounts, including a cash ISA. Access to savings is easy with the online service and enquiries are always dealt with in an efficient and friendly way. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Integrity, heart, action

The record of the EBS demonstrates their consistent integrity in supporting environmentally responsible investment, and their transparency in actions and communications. A highly responsible and responsive organisation, one which practises what it preaches. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Honest Fair Ethical & Professional

I have banked with Ecology for savings for some time. I have always found the staff to be helpful and professional. They listen and try to help customers where this is possible. They have always managed my accounts well..I feel in safe hands. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Ethical and Efficient

Not only is the Ecology Building society, ethical, but any response we have needed from them has been quick and efficiently dealt with. Details of any changes that would affect us as customers are sent well in advance. Newsletters keep us informed of the projects they are working with and any other relevant news. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

An ethical Building Society

I have been a saver with the Ecology Building Society for many years. I appreciate the ethical aspect of their products, the staff's approachability and efficiency. I think it is a standout building society and would heartily recommend it to anyone who wants their investments to benefit the community and the environment. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Recollections of a non-executive board member, 1986 - 2000

I became a non executive director of the Ecology Building Society in 1986. I served in this role until the year 2000. We were a remarkable board: between us, there was a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We gave up our time to promote the society's work; our AGM's were well attended by the Society's membership. Each gave proper attention to the formal tasks but also developed fellowship between ourselves as directors, the staff and the members. In planning the AGM, we gave space to other green concerns to share their concerns. Perhaps, above all, there was a powerful sense of our responsibilities, both to our members and to the guiding principals bsaed in the Society's rules Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

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