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Rating: 4.91 (571 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 571 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Jun 2025

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20 years a customer I've been with the Ecology for over 20 years, and always glad to be a customer. One of the very few financial institutions that has a genuinely ethica... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd June 2025

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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Awful online presence Outdated online offering, way to longwinded application process, living in the pst Reviewed on: 4th April 2022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 (571)

An ecologically sound investment

We have invested in the EBS over several decades, safe in the knowledge that the Ecology is focussed on building a greener society, using the transformative power of finance to support low-carbon homes and healthy communities, and helping to bring the vision of a fairer more sustainable future closer to becoming a reality. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

I have been with The Ecology for decades - truly ethical

There is no compromise with Ecology Building Society. It helps that they are local to me and when I first joined in the 90s I was able to pop in to their office with my pass book. Friendly, personal, genuine and truly innovative; and, as far as I know, they were the first ethical lenders. They are involved in ecology on a much broader scale than just as a building soc; they campaign, speak at conferences and publicise ecological and ethical schemes of others. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

Helpful friendly banking

I have been a customer of the Ecology Building Society for many years. They are a truly ethical business, supporting local communities and promoting sustainability in all they do. They have always provided speedy and helpful customer service, including the move to online banking. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

Excellent organisation

I admire the ecological aims of the society and appreciate their keeping me informed; their way of doing business is highly professional while also maintaining excellent 'customer service'. As an older saver (in my late 70s) I had some initial difficulty with the on-line checks and safeguards but was treated with great patience and understanding by the society's staff. An excellent organisation and to be highly recommended. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

The obvious choice

The week that the Ecology Building Society opened, I visited Companies House in London to verify their credentials and have had an account with them ever since. They provide a unique service, in that their are so few ethical financial establishments in which to invest which don't invest in arms or contribute inadvertently to the manufacture of nuclear weapons, by investing in the nuclear industry. The EBS are the only choice for many who wish to buy or improve properties which would simply not be considered by other building societies. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

Individual Service

Very personal, very human. Good interactions with really helpful people Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

Top rated ethical savings

Excellent customer service and my savings are being used ethically. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

Real building society run by real people

A rarity - an ethical financial institution that doesn't invest my money in ways I disapprove of. I've saved with them for more than ten years and have always received prompt, friendly and accurate service. They have a fair, transparent pay structure and a commitment to democratic member involvement in decision making. Part of the solution, not part of the problem. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

GOOD PEOPLE

I have had a savings account with the ecology for some 30 years. I have always found them efficient and helpful, and love reading their newsletters about how they have helped eco-friendly builds. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

Friendly, easy and great communications

I've never been to the HQ, never even met the staff but I feel like they know me and what I want before I've even asked. Maybe it's because they are a small team and, I'm guessing, we share similar values and hopes. Maybe they are just very good at their jobs. Whatever, it's joy to save with them. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

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