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Ecology Building Society: Savings reviews

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Rating: 4.91 (570 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 570 reviews, last reviewed 11th Apr 2025

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Latest highest rating:

4

Ecology Online Banking Only gave 4 stars because of the Online Banking, which is not the most up-to-date system. (There is not yet an app, but I believe this is in developme... Read more Reviewed on: 11th April 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Awful online presence Outdated online offering, way to longwinded application process, living in the pst Reviewed on: 4th April 2022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 can help you to find out more about life at Ecology Building Society. How easy is it to contact Ecology Building Society? And how friendly are they? Our Ecology Building Society savings reviews can help you to find out information like this. Smart Money People is an independent source of honest reviews.

Ecology Building Society Savings reviews (570)

Review of the Ecology Building Society, Savings:

Great service combined with an ethical approach

I opened a monthly saver with Ecology. It was easy to set up and run, an ok interest rate, and no requirement to open an new account each year. Any dealings with the society have been efficient and friendly. Great to know my money is being invested in ecological and ethical ways. Reviewed on: 13th April 2021

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

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

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