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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.56 (1367 reviews)

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4.56

Based on 1,367 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Jul 2026

15% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

11%

Latest highest rating:

5

Lisa was clear, concise and with a good sense of hum... Lisa was clear, concise and with a good sense of humour. I accomplished everything I wanted to achieve with my account after consulting with her. Exce... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd July 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

I would rate Family Building Society 10/10 but the S... I would rate Family Building Society 10/10 but the Smart survey 0.5/10 N/a to under 65s but I'm 64.5 and preplan is important Reviewed on: 1st July 2026

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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 (1367)

Excellent customer service

I had an issue when trying to open a new savings account, which turned out to be an error on my part! Holly was extremely helpful going through the process with me to ensure it was all done correctly and opening the account. She was patient and very helpful, a great example of how customer service should be. Well done! Reviewed on: 23rd June 2026

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! Response date: 24th June 2026

Exemplary customer service

Easy to get hold of a real person on the phone, or by private message from my online account. All the people I have dealt with have been really helpful, patient, and clear. Reviewed on: 22nd June 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 24th June 2026

Good service

My call was answered quickly and was dealt with efficiently. Reviewed on: 19th June 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 24th June 2026

new customer

unable to gain access as new customer but soon sorted by making a phone call Reviewed on: 17th June 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 24th June 2026

Online banking is notoriously bad and has not changed.

Online banking is notoriously bad and has not changed. I had to re-register today and despite entering all credentials correctly including my username which was given to be by FBS the system did not accept and locked me out. I now have go call customer services a waste of time Reviewed on: 16th June 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback and I’m sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate how frustrating it must have been to be locked out while re‑registering, especially after entering your details correctly. While security checks can sometimes restrict access, we understand the inconvenience this can cause. Should you need any further assistance please call our online support team on 03300 243406, who will be more than happy to help. Response date: 24th June 2026

Luke was very polite, patient and very helpful.

Luke was very polite, patient and very helpful. Reviewed on: 16th June 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with the service you received from Luke! Response date: 24th June 2026

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 the online Savings service excellent. My wife and I appreciate the warm and personal follow-up letter with Certificate. As a retired former small business owner, I am delighted that you are a small local business and the service and product are to be highly commended Reviewed on: 13th June 2026

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 at our Branch! Response date: 24th June 2026

Great customer service Phoebe.

i contacted customer services and spoke to Phoebe Hogg, regarding new ISA account numbers and how to set up online banking.Phoebe was extremely helpful, with clear and precise answers and instructions. She was very cheerful and personable, with a ready wit. All my enquiries were concluded to my satisfaction and it was a joy to speak with her on the phone. Well done FBS for employing and training such great staff Reviewed on: 12th June 2026

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 Phoebe! Response date: 24th June 2026

Holly from FBS was briiliant in sorting me instructi...

Holly from FBS was briiliant in sorting me instructions out and knowledgeable about the products we discussed Reviewed on: 12th June 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with the service you received from Holly! Response date: 24th June 2026

An excellent savings provider

An excellent savings provider with very good savings rates, excellent communications and excellent customer service. I have just opened my second account. Reviewed on: 10th June 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 24th June 2026

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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

15% increase in 5 star reviews

No new 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (1367)

Excellent customer service

Exemplary customer service

Good service

new customer

Online banking is notoriously bad and has not changed.

Luke was very polite, patient and very helpful.

Above expectation for service and product

Great customer service Phoebe.

Holly from FBS was briiliant in sorting me instructi...

An excellent savings provider

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