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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

4.55
Based on 1,351 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Above expectation for service and product I breezed into your office on a whim on 26 May. The lady I spoke with was on the front foot,. direct and clear and engaged. For ease of use, I find th... Read more Reviewed on: 13th June 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Issues accessing the on-line service Family Building society have changed their on-line system for the 3rd time. Each time requires me to re-register. The process this time is extremely p... Read more Reviewed on: 24th May 2026
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About this product

Family Building Society have been offering different savings accounts for over 125 years.

There’s a wide range of Family Building Society savings accounts to choose from, some are easy access, others are notice accounts or fixed rates. Some accounts can be opened with as little as £1.

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (1351)

Easy setup for savings

5
set up an easy access account with FBS - Easy to set up and manage, with a good rate - so in for the long term. Reviewed on: 26th July 2019

Fantastic customer service.

5
I took out what I thought was 4 windfall bonds but put all the money in one bond by mistake. The error was immediately rectified and they couldn't have been more helpful Reviewed on: 26th July 2019

true to its name consistantly market best savings rates.pot-in here why look elsewhere

5
we are more than happy to save & sleep happily thanks for alerts Reviewed on: 26th July 2019

Good service

5
These people are thorough in their service...security is good, accessibility to help is prompt and efficient. Very happy with them. Reviewed on: 26th July 2019

Savings review

4
Good communication with regard to savings and future changes. Good access to branch staff. Very friendly Reviewed on: 19th July 2019

Savings review

5
Your online access is really very difficult. I am still not able to access my online account. E.g. promised a verification code but none was sent. Reviewed on: 19th July 2019

Savings review

5
Friendly, well informed, helpful staff. Convenient location. Good interest rates. Variety of products. Reviewed on: 19th July 2019

Savings review

5
Personal service and convenience. Would like easier internet access. Reviewed on: 19th July 2019

Savings review

5
The split between two different brand names and two different websites is inconvenient; in particular some clients may miss what is available by not checking both websites. Reviewed on: 19th July 2019

Savings review

5
We like the fact that it is a local Building Society. Good interest rates on savings accounts. Friendly staff. Reviewed on: 19th July 2019

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