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Rated Excellent 4.68/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,809 product reviews

Average score of 4.68/5
5 star
82%
4 star
10%
3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Reviews for Family Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Family Building Society really shines with its friendly, patient, and knowledgeable staff who make mortgages and savings straightforward and personal. Their mortgage advisers explain options clearly and support older borrowers well. However, the online banking system and website cause frustration with complicated logins, slow responses, and limited electronic services. Phone wait times can be long but service is excellent once connected.

Positive themes

  • Family Building Society staff are friendly, patient and genuinely helpful on phone and in branch.
  • Mortgage advisers at Family Building Society explain options clearly and guide you through the process.
  • Family Building Society offers competitive savings rates with easy online account setup.

Negative themes

  • The online banking system is confusing and difficult to use with frequent login issues.
  • Long phone wait times frustrate but service is good once you get through.
  • Family Building Society cannot accept electronic ISA transfers or payments by bank transfer.
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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

Showing 11 of 1809 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I value that l can invest with confidence.

Savings 10th January 2026

I am retired and value the fact that l can invest with this BS. I need to be, and to feel, secure to invest as... I am retired and value the fact that l can invest with this BS. I need to be, and to feel, secure to invest as l have no experience in this field. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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HI Lisa, thanks for your support. You were amazing 5*

Mortgages 10th January 2026

HI Lisa, thanks for your support. I was really struggling with it but you helped me.

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  • 5/5

    Very helpful friendly advisor very knowledgable

    Very helpful friendly advisor very knowledgable

    {"display":"Sharon d","full_name":"Sharon d","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Sharon d 9th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Experience of Remortgaging a BTL Mortgage

    I generally had a seamless experience with their remortgaging team and process. Their BTL products for expats are reasonably competitive including fees. I would have... I generally had a seamless experience with their remortgaging team and process. Their BTL products for expats are reasonably competitive including fees. I would have liked the option, particularly in the current environment of falling interest rates of a lifetime tracker BTL mortgage product. I am generally very happy with the Family Building Society, particularly when other lending providers would not consider expats for BTL mortgages. Read more Read less

    {"display":"John S","full_name":"John S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    John S 9th January 2026
  • 5/5

    It was a pleasure to talk to Lisa today and she was...

    It was a pleasure to talk to Lisa today and she was very helpful

    {"display":"Susan Hardy","full_name":"Susan Hardy","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Susan Hardy 9th January 2026
  • 5/5

    The team at the fbs are always so helpful, polite an...

    The team at the fbs are always so helpful, polite and knowledgeable.

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    Mortgages
    G a 7th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Savings 12 month review

    Been with this company over 12 months they offer competitive savings rates I’ve had to contact them twice due to locking myself out of my... Been with this company over 12 months they offer competitive savings rates I’ve had to contact them twice due to locking myself out of my account and they have been excellent at getting me sorted quickly and very knowledgeable staff thank you Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Kelvin 7th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy to use online and if any problems help is only...

    Easy to use online and if any problems help is only a phonecall away giving prompy and polite service

    {"display":"Janet ","full_name":"Janet ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Janet 6th January 2026
  • 5/5

    I have had to call the FBS to query the investment c...

    I have had to call the FBS to query the investment change I had requested. The renewal document received did not include the change requested.... I have had to call the FBS to query the investment change I had requested. The renewal document received did not include the change requested. However, was assured by telephone call that the change had been recorded as requested. I was completely satisfied with the response provided. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Harish K","full_name":"Harish K","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Harish K 5th January 2026
  • 5/5

    excellent customer service when i called your office...

    excellent customer service when i called your office to discuss new mortgage products... thank you, you made to whole process easy.

    {"display":"David H","full_name":"David H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    David H 2nd January 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy to phone and uk staff.

    Easy to contact by phone, with uk based staff who are knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant to deal with.

    {"display":"Richard ","full_name":"Richard ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Richard 2nd January 2026

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