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Awful online presence Outdated online offering, way to longwinded application process, living in the pst Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

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Small, committed and passionate - EBS is a safe pair of hands

When I first had some savings I did a lot of research to find the place most aligned with my principles to put them. The Ecology stood head and shoulders above the rest because of their practical, real-world work. Later when I needed a mortgage it was a no-brainer, it was only a question of whether they could support my conventional house. Talking to them about all the energy saving measures I wanted to do, they gave me a mortgage with the part to be spent on these steps discounted. It wasn't so much in my case but for many people that is very tangible help with making the changes we all need to make. I have moved again since then and no longer have a mortgage with the Ecology and my savings have dwindled lately but I always read the newsletters and engage with the AGM. They are inspiring and a bit of a beacon in an otherwise rather gloomy financial world! Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

Ecology Building Society: Best ethical savings

A solid building society which has remained true to its grassroots principles. Exceptional customer support to help manage savings. A beacon of light in a crowded market place which other larger mutuals would do well to emulate. A leader in lending to sustainable living projects, which is growing in importance if we are to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and the recovery of nature. Ecology Building Society manages to combine the friendliness of a local company with a national reach, and is less well recognised than it should be as a pioneer in the field. Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

Ethical and efficient

Saving with the Ecology Building Society I feel my money's being used well and ethically. It's open and transparent which is really reassuring. And enquiries are always dealt with very quickly and efficiently. I've had an account for many years - they've always been forward-thinking and the good service has been consistent. I honestly can't think of anything not to like. Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

My money feels safe and I know it is used well

I've had several savings accounts for many years. The Ecology Building Society uses my money to support others to build sustainable buildings and this meets my desire to do good with my money. My money also feels very safe. Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

Eco friend

Not the best interest rates but give mortgages to deserving people and organisations Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

Savings safe and ethical

Great customer service, decent interest and I know my money's being used for good things, not for example, making killing machines. Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

Ethical with great products and rates

Very pleased with the personal interactions - always quick and friendly. Products easy to understand, highly ethical and savings rates compare very well Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

Outstanding customer service!

I have been with EBS for many years and one of my children has a savings account with them too. Their customer service is outstanding and responsive. I love the fact the EBS lends on sustainable projects in a responsible way, one of the only lenders to do so. Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

Efficient, helpful

Decided to put some savings away with an ethical provider. Having looked at Ethical Investor’s website, the clear choice was the Ecology. Set up a new ISA with them in a matter of minutes and received a follow-up call and correspondence very promptly to check things were right. All very satisfactory. Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

Outstanding in all ways

Ecology Building Society is an organisation with high principles and altruistic values, which they apply in their work. I am truly proud to invest in an organisation like this. Keep it up Ecology! Reviewed on: 13th March 2021

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