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Ecology Building Society: Savings reviews

Name: Savings
Rating: 4.85 (582 reviews)

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4.85

Based on 582 reviews, last reviewed 20th Apr 2026

78% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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2 star

Latest highest rating:

5

Ethical stance We chose to have accounts with Ecology Building Society because of their ethical stance, both in relation to mortgages and savings. Like the fact that... Read more Reviewed on: 20th April 2026

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Awful online presence Outdated online offering, way to longwinded application process, living in the pst Reviewed on: 4th April 2022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 have savings accounts that can be opened with just £10.

When you save with Ecology Building Society, your money helps bring affordable, eco-friendly homes to life and supports community projects that put people and planet first. You can manage your savings via the Ecology Building Society app.

Ecology Building Society savings reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Ecology Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Ecology Building Society Savings reviews (582)

Review of the Ecology Building Society, Savings:

Ethical, and so Supportive !

I love saving with a building society that does specific, practical things for the environment, and for housing (both so badly needed). Ethical - no investments in bombs or fossil fuels! The people who work for it are lovely! When I ring up to ask questions, I always get patient, friendly help and clear answers. Sure, the interest rate offered is modest - but this is outweighed by the peace of mind Ecology Building Society offers its customers. Reviewed on: 10th November 2024

A Society to admire

I admire what they do and what their aims are Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

Fair and ethical

Very good communication with fair interest rates for a relatively small company and an ethical stand point. Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

Great Service

I know where I stand with Ecology. Their accounts are easy to operate and transactions are simple. I also like the idea that the money I am saving is being used to fund development with good environmental considerations at its heart. Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

Just the best

The whole operation seems so friendly and efficient. The staff are always there to help either by phone or email and this excellent customer service combined with first class ethical credentials make the Ecology Building Society the perfect place to put my money Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

Fantastic rates and excellent customer service

Ecology Building Society savings account were much better than others at the time I was searching (Feb 2021). They have an excellent customer service department that were very helpful and quick when I spoke to them on the phone and email while setting up my account. They do fantastic things for the environment Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

Great Bank for a changing world.

I have been with a bank since the 80s but whilst it professed to be 'ethical' it wasn't changing with the times. Customers are more aware of the roles the banks & building societies have in the modern world, as people become more ethically & green minded financial institutions need to change & adapt. The Ecology Building Society offers its customers great services & an opportunity to save money knowing their money is not helping to destroy the natural world or rape natural resources. Easy to access, great service, the Ecology offers everything a customer could need without destroying their moral code. This is what banking should be, this is an institution that others should look to and try to emulate. Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

They are one of the best ethical Building Societies that exist

I am a long term saver and supporter Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

Transparent, accessible, participative

I've attended several of their AGMs, lively and convivial with food for thought, they certainly try to involve members. Many stories of home renovation/restoration are shared - often life changing and encouraging sustainable approaches. Ecology Building Society wears their ethics on their sleeves. I personally have savings with them, as well as a charity where i'm treasurer. I have always found them most helpful Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

Perfect squeaky clean credentials

Charming, efficient, courteous, helpful customer service when applying for first account. Feels wonderful and right to be going small and local and ecologically so sound, after being bombarded with pressure to invest by big eco bank. I feel respected and valued again, despite modest savings and only living on a state pension. Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

An intelligent human voice

When ever I have needed to contact Ecology Building Society there has been a prompt human response. I have attended 3 of their AGMs and was impressed by the presentations and atmosphere. They talked about money as a means of helping people and gave examples. I have attended similar events with other banks and was simply drowned in figures and statistics. Ecology comes over as a knowledgeable bank that carers about people. Reviewed on: 11th March 2021

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