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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

4.50
Based on 635 reviews, last reviewed 25th Nov 2024
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent The service from David Hobbs from Family BS has been amazing. I have had many accounts with many banks and building societies but nothing has been qui... Read more Reviewed on: 25th November 2024
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Latest lowest rating:

2

I shouldn't have to get in touch and wait several da... I shouldn't have to get in touch and wait several days to get a statement Reviewed on: 7th October 2024
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Family Building Society Savings reviews (635)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

Good savings account

4
Decent interest rates and customer service seems satisfactory Reviewed on: 2nd June 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review Gwen. Response date: 2nd June 2023
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Family Building Society Branch Review

5
Very friendly staff in branch today. Reviewed on: 4th August 2023

Family Building Society Branch Review

5
It is very easy whenever I come in, and every staff member is incredibly helpful. Reviewed on: 4th August 2023

Family Building Society Branch Review

5
I received very good service from the team at Family Building Society. Reviewed on: 4th August 2023

Family Building Society Branch Review

5
I am very happy with the service that I receieved. Reviewed on: 4th August 2023

Getting money out - more hoops than a can of spaghetti

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My husband and i an account which we have had for over ten years it a fixed rate with access at maturity. BIG MISTAKE getting that one, we need some of that money now but the building society say unless we an give them a reason for the withdrawal that THEY thing is reasonable the answer is no. When we said it is for medical care , however, they want an invoice before they will release OUR money. Now i understand that there are terms and conditions that need to be up held but really one withdrawal in 10 years never touch it previously then to be told that i have to PROVE that the reason I want our money has to meet with faceless nameless peoples views of what they think is valid. Ridiculous, roll on maturity we will be off like a shot. PLEASE look carefully at the account you have as there is no humanity here. Reviewed on: 24th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Hi Kate The 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond you hold is a fixed term account where there is no access to the funds before maturity. This is clearly stated in all the paperwork we provide. Any requests for early access to funds are referred to our Executives and will only be considered in cases of extreme financial hardship, (and evidence of this would be required). The money we lend on mortgages is determined by the savings that we hold, so any decision to release funds early, has an impact. We also need to apply consistency and treat customers fairly. I’m sorry you remain unhappy. Response date: 26th July 2023
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Family Building Society Branch Review

5
The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Thank you, Sara. Reviewed on: 19th July 2023

Family Building Society Branch Review

5
Everything was exactly as I expected. Reviewed on: 19th July 2023

Family Building Society Branch Review

5
Perfect service and very friendly. Reviewed on: 19th July 2023

Family Building Society Branch Review

5
As their name suggests, a very family friendly building society. Always a pleasure to see Karen and Sara in branch. Reviewed on: 19th July 2023

Very satisfied new customer

5
I have invested with many building societies over the years, and have been very impressed with the way The Family Building Society has dealt with my initial application. I particularly like the posted savings certificate and letter, together with Dedicated Contact Details etc. I know we should be heading for a paperless world, but I do like to keep some hard copies on file. Reviewed on: 15th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, it's great to hear that you're a satisfied new customer. Response date: 18th July 2023
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