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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

4.55
Based on 1,335 reviews, last reviewed 20th May 2026
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5

My wife and I have been trying to deposit some extra... My wife and I have been trying to deposit some extra money into our online saver,but were having trouble in logging in. We called the helpline and rec... Read more Reviewed on: 20th May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

tried to register for on line services - problems/ c... tried to register for on line services - problems/ complications with verification, authentication, who knows? did I do it right? Reviewed on: 20th May 2026
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My wife and I have been trying to deposit some extra...

5
My wife and I have been trying to deposit some extra money into our online saver,but were having trouble in logging in. We called the helpline and received a callback from Lisa Adam’s who quickly and efficiently established our identities and then talked us through it with patience and understanding. She was a delight to deal with as she also understood my hearing difficulties, making a note to this effect on our account details in order that any future calls will be dealt with in a similar manner. We are very pleased to have invested our money with FBS and will strongly recommend them whenever possible. Thank you very much for your time,Lisa. Regards, Michael O’Connor. Reviewed on: 20th May 2026

Very helpful and friendly adviser.

5
Very helpful and friendly adviser. Sorted the problem very quickly and efficiently, thank you! Reviewed on: 20th May 2026

tried to register for on line services - problems/ c...

2
tried to register for on line services - problems/ complications with verification, authentication, who knows? did I do it right? Reviewed on: 20th May 2026

Maturing Bond Advice

5
The correspondent, Holly, was very friendly, helpful and informative and was able to handle my query re a maturing bond very efficiently and with just the one phone call Reviewed on: 19th May 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Holly! Response date: 20th May 2026
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Total wastage of money and time

1
Total wastage of money and time. I have had this account for many years with not a single penny in prize or interest to show for it. I am going to close my account now. If I put that money in premium bonds or an ordinary savings account, I would have gained thousands in all these years, I have premium bonds and other savings accounts, so I know what I am talking about. Reviewed on: 18th May 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear your frustration. It’s important to note that this type of account works differently from traditional savings products or Premium Bonds. Rather than earning guaranteed interest, the returns are based on prize draws, so there’s no certainty of winning. As outlined in our terms: “Winners will be selected at random from all entries to each monthly draw by an independent third party appointed by the Society.” This means that, while some members do win prizes, others may not receive returns over a period of time, even if they’ve held an account for many years. We appreciate that you’ve compared this with other savings options you hold, and it’s completely understandable to review whether a product is right for you. If you would like, we can provide information on alternative accounts that may offer more predictable returns or help you make the most of your savings going forward. Kind regards Family Building Society Response date: 20th May 2026
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So helpful and friendly I would highly recommend

5
So helpful and friendly I would highly recommend Reviewed on: 18th May 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 20th May 2026
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Very helpful patient staff.

5
Very helpful patient staff.complicated query for novice on line, effectively dealt with Reviewed on: 15th May 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 20th May 2026
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Roger was super warm, kind and helpful.

5
Roger was super warm, kind and helpful. Reviewed on: 14th May 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding the service you received from Roger! Response date: 20th May 2026
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Great help when locked out of my account

5
I was locked out of my account and called to get it unlocked. The person who helped me was patient and kind and stayed on the line until I was able to get back in. Reviewed on: 13th May 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 13th May 2026
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Great service

5
Have been with the family building society for many years and have always received great service Reviewed on: 12th May 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 13th May 2026
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