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Rating: 4.91 (562 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 562 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Feb 2025

18% decrease in 5 star reviews

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93%

2 star

Latest highest rating:

5

British Company; British service! Great customer services; British company; British people on the phone that you can understand; great ethics Reviewed on: 2nd February 2025

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 (562)

Review of the Ecology Building Society, Savings:

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

Easy to deal with

Great online service. Easily accessible Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Conscious Alternative for Banking

Great customer service when needed, good competitive interest rates and great to know my money is being used for good causes that benefit society and the planet. For anyone who wants to bank knowing where their money goes and the peace of mind knowing it's doing good, Ecology Building Society is a great option. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Sound service, great goals

During 20-21 tax year, my wife and I (both retired) wanted to put our savings into an institution that would clearly use them for a positive purpose. Ecology Building society stood out in terms of its clearly defined goals and positive promotional materials. We initially started Regular Savings accounts and found the process to be simple and efficient. One or two phone calls clarifying details were answered clearly and politely without a long call queue. With the start of the new tax year we are moving our ISAs across, which so far has also been straightforward. In view of the urgency of our climate and ecological crisis, the need for financial institutions that focus on human and environmental goals is pressing. The Ecology Building Society is showing that this is possible and that care for the environment does not have to be at the cost if economic success. We have been impressed by the Society's reported steady growth. At a personal level, though we could no doubt have gained marginally greater returns if we did not care how our money was being (ab)used, Ecology's interest rates still seem competitive. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

The World Needs Building Societies Like Ecology

I joined Ecology because of their ethics and from the very first when I visited Ecology at Silsden I was greeted warmly and all my questions answered and resolved. Building Societies should have a moral perspective. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Maintaining the tradition of BSocs

While most BSocs have become corporate banks, the Ecology has retained the notions and values of the movement’s founding societies. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Ethical Saving / Solid Service

The Ecology Building Soc offers services guided by my ethical values, with reliable customer service - I always feel they go the extra mile to explain issues for me. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Green banking

Green banking is excellent. When I do it I feel like I am saving the planet. There is no-one better to bank with than Ecology because their money goes to green causes. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Excellent products

Very happy with my products from Ecology. I have recommended them to friends and family members, who have taken products too. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Truly ethical so I know my money is put to good use

I can phone up and immediately speak to a real person who can deal with my enquiry. Personal service is excellent. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

Good ethical banking

I was searching for an ethical savings product and came across the building society. they were offering a good interest rate for what I wanted and the staff were very helpful. Reviewed on: 7th April 2021

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