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Rated Excellent 4.90/5

Ecology Building Society reviews

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People rate this company as Excellent based on 664 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
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Latest positive rating

5/5

A small building society with big ambitions

I joined in 2022 and have been impressed with both their value for money and their approach to making the world a better place ever since. Even the AGM was fun!

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Savings
Ed 4th March 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Time wasters

Misleading application process, lack of updates, unprofessional customer service. Waste of time.

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Mortgages
Robert Brudnowski 6th December 2023

About Ecology Building Society

Ecology Building Society is dedicated to improving the environment by supporting and promoting ecological building practices and sustainable communities. Smart Money People is the place for Ecology Building Society reviews. Read and write reviews to help increase trust and transparency in Financial Services.

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A small building society with big ambitions

Savings 4th March 2025

I joined in 2022 and have been impressed with both their value for money and their approach to making the world a better place ever since. Even the AGM was fun!

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Ed
Rated Excellent 5/5
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Easy to deal with and an ethical provider.

Savings 4th March 2025

Easy to deal with and an ethical provider. A happy customer.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    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... 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 it is ALWAYS possible to speak to a human - no horrible call queues or phone bots. Any time I have had a query it has been quickly resolved. I like the fact that my savings are being put to genuinely green uses by the Society and that any interest my savings may generate is ethical. I thoroughly recommend them without hesitation. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Jacob 10th February 2025
  • 5/5

    35 years of ethical saving.

    I've been saving with Ecology for 35 years and not only are the savings rates competitive, the AGMs and Member Meet-ups are very enjoyable. I... I've been saving with Ecology for 35 years and not only are the savings rates competitive, the AGMs and Member Meet-ups are very enjoyable. I particularly enjoy visiting the unusual venues and meeting like minded people who care about where their savings are invested. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Diggerdoo 9th February 2025
  • 5/5

    British Company; British service!

    Great customer services; British company; British people on the phone that you can understand; great ethics

  • 5/5

    Helping to save the planet

    Decent saving rates but helping to save the planet and that’s worth more than anything

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    Savings
    P K 31st January 2025
  • 5/5

    Supporting individuals and cooperatives

    I am very happy to save with ecology. I have both personal savings and the housing cooperatives I am involved with have been understood and... I am very happy to save with ecology. I have both personal savings and the housing cooperatives I am involved with have been understood and supported with mortgages by ecology building society. We appreciate them taking the time to understand cooperative ownership as so many other large lenders do not understand cooperatives and ndo not provide suitable suitable options. The customer service is very good and they are a genuinely competitive option for saving, which is a joy of mutuals. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    May A 26th December 2024
  • 5/5

    The best of both worlds

    It is a privilege to be able to save knowing that my money is being used to benefit others - and a happy bonus that... It is a privilege to be able to save knowing that my money is being used to benefit others - and a happy bonus that ecology customer service is always helpful and friendly. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    patwalmsley 24th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Don't change

    I wanted a more ethical business to save with and I have been with the Ecology since they were founded. I have had excellent service.... I wanted a more ethical business to save with and I have been with the Ecology since they were founded. I have had excellent service. The phones are answered promptly and money can be moved with minimum fuss. Staff are always helpful and friendly. I hope they stay ethical, personal and small. I particularly liked the salary ration structure (so CEO and senior staff are not way above those who do so much of the work) albeit this has been diluted more recently. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Sally 24th December 2024
  • 5/5

    I would recommend Ecology Building Society to anyone

    I have been really impressed by Ecology Building Society. They are clear, transparent and straightforward. And when you communicate with them you speak to a... I have been really impressed by Ecology Building Society. They are clear, transparent and straightforward. And when you communicate with them you speak to a real person who actually gets your situation. They were there for me this year when I needed them. I would definitely recommend them to anyone, especially those who want to have a positive social impact. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Tom C 24th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Really please to use Ecology for my monthly savings...

    Really please to use Ecology for my monthly savings - great to know it is being used for purposes that strongly align with my values.

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    Savings
    Matilda Mitchell 1st December 2024

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