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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Ecology Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 678 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
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4 star
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Reviews for Ecology Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Good savings rates and outstanding environmental cre...

Good savings rates and outstanding environmental credentials.

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Savings
Ross 20th March 2026

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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Good savings rates and outstanding environmental cre...

Savings 20th March 2026

Good savings rates and outstanding environmental credentials.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Ecology Cash ISA - friendly and sustainable

Savings 20th March 2026

I have had a cash ISA with Ecology for about 3 years. It has performed well in this time. They have always been open and... I have had a cash ISA with Ecology for about 3 years. It has performed well in this time. They have always been open and honest about the performance of the ISA and why decisions are being made. As a co-operative I feel involved in the membership leading the bank to invest ethically and sustainably. Whilst I have not been able to attend events, I understand that the membership meetings are lovely experiences. The website is useful, the communication is great, and I am excited for the new app coming soon. It is nice to feel confident that my bank is ethical and sustainable. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Very friendly staff, always happy to help

    Very friendly staff, always happy to help

    {"display":"Corrie C","full_name":"Corrie C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Corrie C 20th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Ethical investment made easy

    So easy to use EBS, with the added feel good factor that my investments are making a positive impact rather than just making some fat cats fatter.

    {"display":"Dominic MS","full_name":"Dominic MS","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Dominic MS 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Money matters with Heart

    Ecology Building Society provide a very special service. Saving with them I know that my funds will be safe and provide loans on innovative projects.... Ecology Building Society provide a very special service. Saving with them I know that my funds will be safe and provide loans on innovative projects. Staff on the phone have been helpful when advice was needed. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Denise Fossey","full_name":"Denise Fossey","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Denise Fossey 16th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Had to but phone for help

    Difficulty navigating website but phoned for help & was ably assisted by a lovely human!

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    Savings
    June B 13th March 2026
  • 5/5

    I've been with Ecology since the very beginning and...

    I've been with Ecology since the very beginning and have always found them helpful, in addition to being one of the most ethical banks/building societies

    {"display":"Ginnie Shaw","full_name":"Ginnie Shaw","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Ginnie Shaw 13th March 2026
  • 5/5

    I have been with Ecology for decades!

    I have been with Ecology for decades - since the days of hand written passbooks and envelope re-use labels to post cheques! The shift to... I have been with Ecology for decades - since the days of hand written passbooks and envelope re-use labels to post cheques! The shift to the online portal has been efficient, offering straightforward and secure savings. Knowing my savings are used for good is important, and knowing I can add to them or withdraw easily is also important. Ecology succeeds on all those fronts. Highly recommend, saving for my children's future isn't just about saving in an account, it's about ensure they have a planet to inherit too. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Stuart W 13th March 2026
  • 5/5

    I absolutely trust the Ecology Building Society.

    I absolutely trust the Ecology Building Society with my savings and hopefully, in the future, with a mortgage. They are very responsive to any questions... I absolutely trust the Ecology Building Society with my savings and hopefully, in the future, with a mortgage. They are very responsive to any questions that I have, and I highly vaue their focus on ethical systems, and community building. I choose the Ecology Building Society over all other banks and building societies to safeguard my money and use it in an ethical manner. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Helen F","full_name":"Helen F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Helen F 24th February 2026
  • 5/5

    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... 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 ethical and responsible approach. No gimmicks or special offers, just simple savings products with decent interest rates. In the past, the online banking was cumbersome, but it's now fine. So good to know your money is supporting other people who need loans to buy, build and renovate properties, rather than going to pay banker bonuses. Also a small company based here in Yorkshire, so what is not to like. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Nick 2nd June 2025
  • 5/5

    I am very happy.

    I am very happy. Good job and good luck

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    Mortgages
    Ali 16th April 2025

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