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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

4.55
Based on 1,251 reviews, last reviewed 9th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I,m 80 years old I,m 80 years old and struggle with modern technology. Lisa's help and patience enabled me to update my online login. Many thanks Reviewed on: 9th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

This is the worst online bank I have ever used. This is the worst online bank I have ever used. In almost a year, I have only been able to log in successfully once. Next time I go in I need to rereg... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd February 2026
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The Family Building Society savings reviews can help you to find out more about life at the Family Building Society. How easy is it to contact the Family Building Society? And how friendly are they? Our Family Building Society savings reviews can help you to find out information like this. Smart Money People is an independent source of honest reviews.

Family Building Society Savings reviews (1251)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

Quick response.

5
No call queue. Vandelle Shango answered my questions efficiently. Reviewed on: 14th February 2025
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 us! Response date: 1st April 2025
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Very easy to deal with regarding savings

5
Opened a Windfall Bond - very straightforward and simple to navigate through the application. Prompt service as well on completion of process. If I can do it, anyone can! Reviewed on: 27th September 2020

Safe and friendly

5
The whole process of applying for a Windfall Bond was clear and well documents with speedy and excellent customer service follow-up. Thansk you Family B/S. Reviewed on: 24th September 2020

saving acount

5
very easy to open an acount also very good at comunication. Reviewed on: 24th September 2020

SAVINGS

5
Highly recommend - i found the staff informative and friendly. I would recommend them to my family & friends Reviewed on: 20th September 2020

Excellent customer service

4
Easy to contact by telephone. Efficient staff Reviewed on: 20th September 2020

Excellent Service

5
I made a telephone call enquiring about the Windfall Bonds, I spoke to a lovely gentleman who advised he would send me an application form as that was needed for purchasing numerous bonds, the form arrived the following day and I returned it and today I received my Bond Certificates, super efficient service. Reviewed on: 14th September 2020

Good admin.

4
Good admin. Low interest rates, but that's the same for everyone at present. Reviewed on: 14th September 2020

Not competitive saving rates

3
Rate on one year bond has fallen substantially. Reviewed on: 28th August 2020

OK

3
OK but poor rates so copuld do a lot better. Also very bad at ISAs only open to people who already have one. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2020

Quick and easy

5
I wanted to open a new Cash ISA and tranfer money in from another provider. It couldn't of been easier. The forms and additional information arrived as promised and once I'd returned them, everything was done promptly and efficiently. Thank you Reviewed on: 30th July 2020

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