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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

4.54
Based on 1,244 reviews, last reviewed 25th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very good service from a very patient helper ! Very good service from a very patient helper !! I will be more careful with my passwords in future. Thank you. Reviewed on: 25th February 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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Family Building Society Savings reviews (1244)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

The staff in the branch are very polite, friendly an...

5
The staff in the branch are very polite, friendly and knowledgeable - they know their products and are very helpful.If you need to ring up head office, they are very helpful and efficient. What more do you want! Reviewed on: 11th November 2024
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear your positive feedback! Response date: 15th November 2024
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a lady called lisa very kind and patient

5
a lady called lisa very kind and patient Reviewed on: 26th September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this your review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Lisa! Response date: 17th October 2025
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Nicole was brilliant.

5
Nicole was brilliant, helping me out with a problem I couldn't solve and giving me helpful advice on website use. Reviewed on: 26th September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 29th October 2025
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Logging-in problems.

5
My problem with logging in was dealt with promptly, patiently and efficiently. An acceptable wait for an answer. Reviewed on: 26th September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025
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It's like an old-fashioned 'museum of money'

2
I have had an inward ISA transfer rejected because Family Building Society can only receive payments by cheque, and not electronically. In 2025 it seems extraordinary that a financial institution can't accept electronic payments. Reviewed on: 25th September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Dear Mark, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we are continuously working on improving our systems and procedures. Kind regards, Family Building Society Response date: 15th October 2025
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FBS-induced login problems..

4
After years of problem fee login, the May 25 change to online login procedures was very problematic - unclear instructions and unclear actions required and all efforts leading repeatedly to "account blocked - call this number" . That number proved to be a matter of infinite waiting - despite messages of "you are first in the queue" and finally in frustration I wrote to the FBS to complain. That finally resulted in a call from Lisa Adams, who was helpful, patient, friendly and positive, solving the problem and restoring my faith in the FBS. Thanks, Lisa! Reviewed on: 25th September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback regarding our service. Your feedback has been passed on to the relevant team to support ongoing improvements to our services. If there's anything else you need further assistance with, please don't hesitate to let us know. Kind regards Family Building Society Response date: 23rd October 2025
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hopefully no problems in the future

4
unable to log in to the online service ,the problem arose when needing a "one time" number to ensure security .with a time delay to my mobile the number was in valid and when i opted to have the number sent to my landline the number was dictated at such a speed i was unable to take note of it .having to contact the office for help rendered the account far from on line !!! thankfully Lisa was able to help me today ,she rang me for which i was most grateful ,since reaching them by phone was proving impossible . Reviewed on: 24th September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback, specifically with Lisa! Response date: 23rd October 2025
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Excellent service and my problem was solved promptly...

5
Excellent service and my problem was solved promptly by a phone back which explained everything I had to do while still on the call and so my problem was solved instantly Reviewed on: 23rd September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025
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Excellent customer service

5
Great customer service - friendly, efficient Reviewed on: 23rd September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025
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Great service

5
Lisa was great Lisa was fab, lovely customer service Reviewed on: 23rd September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback, specifically with Lisa! Response date: 23rd October 2025
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Withdrawal Issue

4
Lisa was able to resolve my issue quickly and efficiently. Reviewed on: 22nd September 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 29th October 2025
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