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Rated Excellent 4.89/5

Ecology Building Society reviews

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People rate this company as Excellent based on 658 product reviews

Average score of 4.89/5
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Reviews for Ecology Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

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

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

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Supporting individuals and cooperatives

Savings 26th December 2024

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

Rated Excellent 5/5
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The best of both worlds

Savings 24th December 2024

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

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 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
  • 5/5

    Great place for Cash ISAs.

    I've been saving with ISA's for over 30 years with Ecology. Interest rates are competitive but what I really like are the unique AGMs and... I've been saving with ISA's for over 30 years with Ecology. Interest rates are competitive but what I really like are the unique AGMs and hearing about all the positive environmental activities. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Diggerdoo 29th November 2024
  • 4/5

    Savings for good - slow but steady!

    The Ecology Building means savings are invested in positive change- although it’s definitely ‘slow banking’ over things like withdrawals, changing address, paper statements etc, this... The Ecology Building means savings are invested in positive change- although it’s definitely ‘slow banking’ over things like withdrawals, changing address, paper statements etc, this is a positive thing for me - my savings stay earning interest because I can’t quickly dip into them ! It takes 1-2 days. Customer service on the phone is good - they arranged an end of day Faster Payment when it was flagged for security, within 2hrs for house move. Good interest rates, only improvement is an app which is coming soon! Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Hayes S 29th November 2024
  • 5/5

    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... 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. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Monica Margaret J 10th November 2024
  • 5/5

    Genuinely Ethical

    I first opened an account with Ecology Building Society in the 1990s, and only closed the account because I needed the money, so when I... I first opened an account with Ecology Building Society in the 1990s, and only closed the account because I needed the money, so when I again had some savings I opened a new account a few years ago. I prefer to deposit my savings with a company I am confident will use it wisely. I am convinced the EBS are committed to protecting our precious environment and they would never knowingly invest my money in anything unethical. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Sonia J 4th November 2024
  • 5/5

    Get your money to do some good !

    I've been with Ecology BS for over a decade; have always been v happy with their customer service and general comms. Although I could maybe... I've been with Ecology BS for over a decade; have always been v happy with their customer service and general comms. Although I could maybe be getting a better rate elsewhere, I know the money I've invested with them is doing good work to tackle the nature and climate crisis, investing in projects that make a difference. This makes me happy. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Joe D 31st October 2024
  • 5/5

    A genuinely ethical building society

    A genuinely ethical building society, with a clear focus on customers, the environment and communities. Good to know that my savings are making a difference... A genuinely ethical building society, with a clear focus on customers, the environment and communities. Good to know that my savings are making a difference for good, without compromising on the interest rate. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    KJG 31st October 2024

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