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Rated Excellent 4.69/5

Family Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,270 product reviews

Average score of 4.69/5
5 star
81%
4 star
10%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
Reviews for Family Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Verification Code

I phoned for my verification code and Donika was very helpful and provided all the details I required.

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Savings
Alan J Wood 30th May 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Awful website to log in

First phone call 27/05/25 staff helpful but phone line terrible 3 second time delay between conversation, I am deaf and it was a very difficult... First phone call 27/05/25 staff helpful but phone line terrible 3 second time delay between conversation, I am deaf and it was a very difficult call problem not resolved. Next phone call today again staff helpful managed to reset account then tried to log on with e mail and could not. Was also sent via e mail a new user name which again did not work. Will have to go into Epsom branch so I can access my account to close it down. I cannot cope with this hassle every time I try to log in and I’ve never had problems with Cambridge, Nationwide, Halifax, Coventry ,Santander accounts. Also your only base in Epsom can’t even be bothered to instil a Hearing Loop system which I think is discrimination Read more Read less

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Savings
Deborah T 28th May 2025

About Family Building Society

Family Building Society is a trading name of National Counties Building Society which has been looking after people's money and helping homebuyers since 1896.

From its headquarters in Epsom, Surrey, Family Building Society helps over 47,000 customers throughout England and Wales. Being a mutual means it’s owned by and run for the benefit of members. With no shareholders, all profits are put back into the Society.

Family Building Society offer a range of products across mortgages and savings.

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Reviews for Family Building Society

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Verification Code

Savings 30th May 2025

I phoned for my verification code and Donika was very helpful and provided all the details I required.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Good service

Savings 30th May 2025

I spoke with Lisa Adams and she dealt with my problem efficiently

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Always had a good experience.

    Always had a good experience. Lisa was also very helpful in carrying out my wishes by telephone.prompt and efficient

    {"display":"Ray G","full_name":"Ray G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Ray G 30th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Online Asssistance

    I contacted the help desk to unlock my online account following the recent system update. I spoke to Ellissa Agodi who guided me through the... I contacted the help desk to unlock my online account following the recent system update. I spoke to Ellissa Agodi who guided me through the process in a very polite, patient and professional manner. At no time did i feel rushed or an inconvenience and she stayed on the call until i had successful completed the re-registering process and had full access to my accounts. She was a credit to the building society and a great example of what customer service should be like. Read more Read less

  • 5/5

    Good service and a good range of products to suit

    Good service and a good range of products to suit

    {"display":"Stephen B","full_name":"Stephen B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Stephen B 29th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Great customer service as well as competitive rates

    I have my mortgage with Family because they had the best rate and it hasn't been any trouble. In a position now to make an... I have my mortgage with Family because they had the best rate and it hasn't been any trouble. In a position now to make an overpayment and so called up to understand the process and was very happy with the service. Spoke to Lisa and Jill on separate calls and they were both excellent. Polite, professional and proactively helpful really tremendous friendly service both times. Great to get such excellent human service will recommend Family after this experience. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Sam P","full_name":"Sam P","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Sam P 29th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Long telephone wait time But good service when conn...

    Long telephone wait time But good service when connected

  • 5/5

    Catherine was very patient whilst resetting my login...

    Catherine was very patient whilst resetting my login details which was very much appreciated

    {"display":"Julie ","full_name":"Julie ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Julie 29th May 2025
  • 1/5

    Awful website to log in

    First phone call 27/05/25 staff helpful but phone line terrible 3 second time delay between conversation, I am deaf and it was a very difficult... First phone call 27/05/25 staff helpful but phone line terrible 3 second time delay between conversation, I am deaf and it was a very difficult call problem not resolved. Next phone call today again staff helpful managed to reset account then tried to log on with e mail and could not. Was also sent via e mail a new user name which again did not work. Will have to go into Epsom branch so I can access my account to close it down. I cannot cope with this hassle every time I try to log in and I’ve never had problems with Cambridge, Nationwide, Halifax, Coventry ,Santander accounts. Also your only base in Epsom can’t even be bothered to instil a Hearing Loop system which I think is discrimination Read more Read less

    {"display":"Deborah T","full_name":"Deborah T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Deborah T 28th May 2025
  • 4/5

    The personal touch comes to the rescue

    I opened an ISA but couldn’t fund it. I got a message that my identity couldn’t be verified, which made no sense to me as... I opened an ISA but couldn’t fund it. I got a message that my identity couldn’t be verified, which made no sense to me as I already had an account and had been through the ID verification for that when I opened it. I phoned to query what was going on. The wait to speak to someone was lengthy (I originally got through in minutes , but then was kept on hold for over 30 minutes waiting to speak to the correct team), which was the only downside of my experience. The woman who answered was very pleasant, and after some discussion she informed me that all new accounts required a linked account, and they had been unable to automatically verify the new account at a different bank that I had chosen as my linked account. She was able to rectify this by changing my linked account to the one I used for my other account. Sorted. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Jane E","full_name":"Jane E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jane E 28th May 2025
  • 3/5

    Issues setting up online Acc - But sorted-Thanks .

    Had issues setting up an online Acc. But, staff were very helpful. Avoid phoning them towards 4:30pm (was 8th in the queue) as lines close... Had issues setting up an online Acc. But, staff were very helpful. Avoid phoning them towards 4:30pm (was 8th in the queue) as lines close at 4:30pm (the queue just hang up). But when you eventually get to speak to staff, they are exceptionally helpful and nothing was too much bother. More to the point, matters were sorted and I feel a happy customer. I have only been an account holder for a few days. Hopefully things will continue in a postive way. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Mick B","full_name":"Mick B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mick B 28th May 2025

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