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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.44 (673 reviews)

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4.52

Based on 673 reviews, last reviewed 7th Mar 2025

32% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

72%

14%

Latest highest rating:

5

Exceptional service Great products, really easy to use on line service Plus very quick to talk to on the phone if required. Very family orientated Reviewed on: 7th March 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Read my review and don't take out a 5 year bond.. I had a 5 year bond with the society which expired mid october 24. As I was out of the country at the time, the society decided to reinvest my money ... Read more Reviewed on: 30th December 2024

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (673)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

Fair interest rates

Always offer very fair and competitive interest rates. They have accounts that are more interesting than your average building society Reviewed on: 4th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're so pleased to hear you find our rates are fair and that our accounts are interesting! Response date: 7th June 2023

Mia Tudor

Mia was very helpful and patient resolving my request. Reviewed on: 30th October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're pleased you found our service very helpful! Response date: 1st November 2023

Helpful but.....

I required an annual tax certificate which was e-mailed to me but the actual document with the certificate and the amount would not open so I don't have what I need. Disappointing. Reviewed on: 27th October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, please contact us via https://www.familybuildingsociety.co.uk/contact-us/existing-customer-contacts and we can help you further. Response date: 1st November 2023

Transfer between accounts

Mia enabled me to update to a higher interest paying account easily with no fuss . She gave me all relevant information and explained important information clearly and precisely in a friendly and pleasant manner. Reviewed on: 27th October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 31st October 2023

Refreshing, Excellent Service

very prompt pick up from a real person! Ed Dawson was exceptionally helpful, professional and efficient. Sent urgent email straight away, knew what he was talking about and looked up what he didn't know. would highly recommend. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased you found our service was exceptionally helpful, professional and efficient! Response date: 31st October 2023

Very helpful

Had to contact the helpline to sort out a mistake I had made today ,the phone was answered quickly and my problem was sorted very easily by a very friendly ,helpful and most importantly patient chap ! Reviewed on: 23rd October 2023

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 us! Response date: 31st October 2023

ISA investment

My call was answered quickly.I didn’t have to wait more than a couple of minutes. The Family Service team member was able to answer my Questions and give me the information I needed. Reviewed on: 23rd October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased that your query was answered quickly, and that we were able to help! Response date: 31st October 2023

Great service

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

Set-up Assistance

I had a problem setting up my on-line saver account. Mr William Scott of FBS was very patient and helpful in guiding me through the final requirements. I appreciated his help. Reviewed on: 19th October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're so pleased that you found our service helpful in guiding you! Response date: 31st October 2023

Super helpful and friendly customer service

The guy who helped resolve my issue was great and did so really quickly.. Reviewed on: 19th October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're pleased to hear you found us super helpful! Response date: 20th October 2023

Really easy to use and great rate and service

Opened a savings accounts a few months ago and really pleased with great rates and great service Reviewed on: 14th October 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear you found our service and rates are great! Response date: 17th October 2023

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