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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.43 (665 reviews)

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4.49

Based on 665 reviews, last reviewed 11th Feb 2025

22% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

72%

14%

Latest highest rating:

5

Call was answered promptly and sound advice provided Call was answered promptly and sound advice provided Reviewed on: 11th February 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

A very dishonest society I purchased the windfall bond from Family Building Society as I liked the chance of winning a cash prize, what Family Building Society never told thei... Read more Reviewed on: 8th February 2025

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (665)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

Very friendly and professional whilst talki...

Luke was very friendly and professional whilst talking us through the steps of transferring funds into a Family Building Society bond. We have also spoken to some of his colleagues who have been equally friendly and helpful. It's so refreshing to have calls answered promptly and efficiently. Reviewed on: 3rd February 2025

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 in to another 5 year bond. I contacted them immediatley when I returned in December and contacted them to ask for the money to be returned to me as I did not with for another 5 year bond as I am elderlay and wnted the moeny. In papaerowrk provided, I was told that I could close the bond early but would loose any interest. I wasn't worried about this as the bond has only been in for 6 weeks, however I was told I could only close the bond if I paid the sum of £1030! This is disgusting and was never pointed out to me in previous dealings. I will be taking this matter further. Reviewed on: 30th December 2024

What's not to like?

I've been saving with the FBS for several years and have always had good experiences when I've needed to speak to staff there. They offer competitive interest rates, useful products with excellent customer service, and one can always speak to a person there quite easily. Recently, I invested in some Windfall Bonds because these offer a good interest rate with the chance of winning a monetary prize, and I've been fortunate enough to win! So that's the icing on the savings cake! Thank you, FBS, for this Christmas surprise! Reviewed on: 20th December 2024

Advisor on phone was polite efficient and caring.

Advisor on phone was polite efficient and caring. Reviewed on: 11th December 2024

Really great customer service

Really great customer service and rapid response to the customer Reviewed on: 4th December 2024

Decent Interest Rate on Savings

I have a savings account that pays a decent interest rate when compared to other societies. I like the fact that you don't get marketing emails every five minutes and only get important updates to interest rates and account changes. I also like the website and how quick and easy it is to log in and not have to go through page after page to get to my account information. Nice, simple and streamlined. Reviewed on: 2nd December 2024

Lisa was very helpful and understanding

Lisa was very helpful and understanding Reviewed on: 2nd December 2024

NEVER HAVE TO WAIT TO LONG ,STAFF REALY HELPFUL

NEVER HAVE TO WAIT TO LONG ,STAFF REALY HELPFUL Reviewed on: 2nd December 2024

World beater rates

The society offers excellent rates with some additional benefits. Customer service both via phone and in branch is most attentive. Reviewed on: 29th November 2024

Customer service has been excellent through out.

Customer service has been excellent through out. Every time I have need to ring up because I need to ask a question they have taken time to explain in simple English and finish asking me if I am happy with the answer or if they need to explain it another way. couldn't ask for more thanks. Reviewed on: 28th November 2024

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 quite like the service that I received from you. You chased up what was happening to my money and called me back several times to update me. Really great service. I am so impressed that I have told my husband as well to open an account on Family BS. Reviewed on: 25th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're so pleased to hear you found David was extremely helpful and friendly! Response date: 26th November 2024

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