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Keith Hickman

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Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:
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Competent phone support but a poor online platform.

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I tried to log in online to view my savings accounts but was faced with a new online savings portal. Unfortunately the new portal did not recognise my password and I was unable to follow the instructions that were meant to follow. I called the office and after holding for over 6 minutes I spoke to Lisa. She required me to re-register online again and she sent over an activation code. The activation code was input but the online platform now requires an verification code which will be sent to me by post before I can access by account details. Lisa advised if I do not receive this in 7 days, I should call the office and they can give this to me by phone. Therefore I cannot access my Online Saver account until I have received this.consequently I have lost confidence in Family Building Society’s new online platform and rather than transfer my mature Bond Funds to the Online Saver which offers a competitive interest rate I have elected to withdraw the funds to my bank account on maturity as Lisa advised I would currently require a manager’s approval to access my funds from my instant access online saver. In summary Lisa offered reassuring and competent support in progressing these issues but sadly the Online Savings Platform appears far too complex with many hurdles to navigate than I have experienced from other savings providers. Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

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