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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

4.54
Based on 1,307 reviews, last reviewed 30th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

FIRST CLASS I opened a bond 12 months ago. It matured so I requested FBS to retain £20k for a new bond and to forward £40k to the Bank as I was opening 2 ISAS fo... Read more Reviewed on: 30th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Mutuality and its practice within our building society Mutuality and its practice within our building society I have been a Member of our building society for many years and have found it to be exemplary b... Read more Reviewed on: 27th April 2026
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Family Building Society Savings reviews (1307)

Great builing society with vision

5
I find your staff truly helpful and very polite, your products innovative, not always the best interest rates but always competitive, in essence a great company that it is a pleasure to deal with Reviewed on: 29th July 2019

Windfall Bond

5
The windfall bond is a unique way of investing money that gives a generous interest and a chance of winning a cash prize ! Reviewed on: 29th July 2019

Helpful and straightforwards service and products

4
Chose this building society because a. it is still a proper mutual and b. I like the basis of the family support concept. Reviewed on: 28th July 2019

Appreciative

5
Good communications short and simple ! Reviewed on: 28th July 2019

great local company!

5
so nice to have a local company who are always friendly and helpful. Interest rates are always near the top and I always feel that as a company I can recommend with a clear conscience! Reviewed on: 28th July 2019

Lump sum investment bonds.

4
£10000 bonds are an innovative idea and simple to invest. Just what a lot of investors would like. Reviewed on: 28th July 2019

Good rates

5
Simple straightforward and good value. Reviewed on: 28th July 2019

WEBSITE HARD TO GET INTO again

2
I very carefully keyed in my memorable word letters three times; but now locked out, as not accepted. Reviewed on: 27th July 2019
Reply from Family Building Society Hi Mr Bygott, thanks for your feedback and I am sorry you are having trouble accessing your account online. I understand that you've spoken to Gill in our Family Service Team today about getting this sorted. If you are still experiencing problems, please give us a call 03330 140144. Thanks, Vicky Response date: 29th July 2019
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Efficient service

5
I have a number of savings accounts with the Family Building Society. All dealings with them have been managed professionally and efficiently and I would recommend them to anyone wanting a stress free transaction Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

Good rates.

5
Good rates of interest and easy to set up account. Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

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