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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.46 (723 reviews)

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4.56

Based on 723 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Apr 2025

146% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

74%

13%

Latest highest rating:

4

We dealt with a very pleasant young man who went thr... We dealt with a very pleasant young man who went through security questions. However, my father is very elderly, and was finding it difficult to answ... Read more Reviewed on: 22nd April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Read my review and don't take out a 5 year bond.. I had a 5 year bond with the society which expired mid october 24. As I was out of the country at the time, the society decided to reinvest my money ... Read more Reviewed on: 30th December 2024

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (723)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

easy to use instant access and currently good interest rate

The staff are really helpful and the online account is easy to use. You just need to check the interest rate (currently a whopping 5.1% and so ahead of the rest) and remember that you can only withdraw up to £25,000 a day (if you have more to save) - but for an instant access account it's unusual. Reviewed on: 12th September 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased that you found our account easy to use. Response date: 12th September 2023

We dealt with a very pleasant young man who went thr...

We dealt with a very pleasant young man who went through security questions. However, my father is very elderly, and was finding it difficult to answer. We could have returned the questionnaire back but had not received an envelope so we had to phone. It would have been useful to have been aware of all of the questions eg national insurance number (which we could not find) beforehand. Otherwise, the gentleman was very kind and professional. Reviewed on: 22nd April 2025

general feedback

easy to speak to a person and apply instructions to my account. Reviewed on: 22nd April 2025

Good interest while it lasts, and good customer service

I've been with Family BS for a few years. They are one of several banks/building societies who regularly offer competitive interest rates. Sadly, as with all banks, you have to keep an eye for interest rates later being lowered. Particularly disappointing that the windfall bond has recently become a lot less attractive. Customer service is good - It's refreshing to get through reasonably quickly by phone and for me it's a big help to get a customer services agent with a British accent as I really struggle with accents. However the customer service line would ideally be open for longer as sometimes you need help outside of office hours. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Great savings products; easy to deal with; good / ho...

Great savings products; easy to deal with; good / honest customer service Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Absolutely 100% .

Absolutely 100% . Polite, knowledgeable staff. An absolute find. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Excellent

Clear precise and patient Guy and Donnika were excellent Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Very helpful and polite support

Had trouble with confirming my withdrawal but soon sorted out by support staff. Note that I very much dislike being forced into comments. Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Excellent Service

Had occasion to open a Fixed Rate Bond this morning. Lisa could not have been more helpful in talking me through the process. Such quality ‘front of office’ staff members gives one an assurance that is most needed in today’s financial climate. Thanks Lisa Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Great telephone service

I was given the opportunity to request a call back, which worked. In order for my request to be completed I needed to open a new account online - Gill stayed on the line whilst I did that and was polite and efficient throughout. Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Great service on the phone

Great service on the phone and Genevieve was clear and very helpful Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

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