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4.56

Based on 869 reviews, last reviewed 21st Jun 2025

305% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

300% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

74%

13%

5%

2%

6%

Latest highest rating:

4

Paper Free. I would like al my documents by email not by post. Reviewed on: 21st June 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Convoluted re-0registering to new online portal. Convoluted re-0registering to new online portal. Confusing, tedious and not easy or quick. Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (869)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

Great service

5

Very friendly and helpful. My request was dealt with efficiently and with courtesy. Reviewed on: 23rd October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're pleased to hear you found us very friendly and helpful! Response date: 31st October 2023

Absolutely 100% .

5

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

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Excellent

5

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

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for leaving us this review - it's great to hear of your experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Very helpful and polite support

5

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

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Excellent Service

5

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

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Great telephone service

5

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

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for leaving us this review - it's great to hear of your experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Great service on the phone

5

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

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

I have invested with FBS for years now and in my vie...

5

I have invested with FBS for years now and in my view it is the best society to deal with...easy, friendly and clear in offering advice Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Funding issue

5

I had to contact FBS as I was having trouble funding my new account. Lisa Adams was extremely helpful and guided me through the process. Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for leaving us this review - it's great to hear of your experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Excellent customer service

5

Professional, efficient, knowledgeable and pleasant customer service. Consistent, reasonably competitive and innovative range of products. Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Help closing saving account

5

Needed to close an account which I was unable to do online so I spoke to Ali Hopkins who sorted it very efficiently Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for leaving us this review - it's great to hear of your experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

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