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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.43 (666 reviews)

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4.49

Based on 666 reviews, last reviewed 14th Feb 2025

24% 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

Quick response. No call queue. Vandelle Shango answered my questions efficiently. Reviewed on: 14th February 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 (666)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

So happy to be a part of this society

So efficient and professional. Always a pleasure to talk to them on the phone. Always pleasant and friendly - thank you. Reviewed on: 17th May 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Peter. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy to be a part of this society. Response date: 18th May 2022

Good chat

Had a chat with one of your team explained things throughly was good. Reviewed on: 8th November 2022

Reply from Family Building Society That's great to hear - thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Response date: 16th November 2022

Tom Walton made a difficult application simple

I attempted an application but failed. I phoned the support number and to my amazement it was answered promptly and efficiently. He then took me step by step through the application Reviewed on: 8th November 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're pleased Tom was able to help you complete your application. Response date: 16th November 2022

Data Protection they call it - Madness !

NO common sense, initiative OR room for discretion. How many questions do they require for god's sake ... and it worsens, month on moth, year on year. Who on this crazy earth makes these decisions, writes the "rules" and decides what is to come next! We, as customers of any institution deserve more. Not against d.o.b. OR any personal asks BUT it has got so crazy, it's unreal. A final word on the subject, most EVERYONE feels the same, be it friends, family, colleagues .... you name it! Oh ... & they ALL know my name, first line address, post code + some, my date of birth & who I bank with - so what's the point of asking the obvious ........ criteria applied currently is annoyingly pointless, frustrating & my experience of today should be "lessons learnt", taken on board & not be replicated. UPDATE (07/11/2022 - 20:01:31) - Simply read the BAD reviews ..... & just look at their response, especially on the WB issue - apart from the "Blank tickets" that I later discovered, the FCA - yet another incompetent institution need to ACT on this one ... 0/10 what a pathetic response!! Reviewed on: 7th November 2022

Reply from Family Building Society We're very sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with our verification and identification checks. These questions are in place to protect you and your funds. We ask customers to have their documents to hand when calling us. However, your feedback is important, and we will ensure that your comments are passed on to the relevant team so that they can make any necessary improvements, going forwards. UPDATE (16/11/2022 - 09:54:57) - We are sorry to hear that you're displeased with our responses to reviews. We read and respond to each review. We also take any 'negative' feedback seriously and pass it to the relevant department so that they can consider any necessary improvements. With regard to reviews about products such as our Windfall Bond, it is important that we respond in accordance with the specific product information. Response date: 16th November 2022

Serendipity

Unexpectedly pleasant customer relations conversation, we need more people like this on help lines, sadly, very few and far between. Top marks Family Building Society. Thank you. Reviewed on: 7th November 2022

Reply from Family Building Society That's great to hear - thank for taking the time to leave a review. Response date: 16th November 2022

Instant good telephone advice

My phone call was answered instantly. Your adviser not only answered all my questions clearly but gave worthwhile advice on filling in the online application form. And, the interest rates were good. Reviewed on: 7th November 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear you had such a positive experience with us. Response date: 16th November 2022

Ok but awaiting Verification code.

Good overall. Rather concerning when opened and invested but not able to confirm amount invested as awaiting verification code. Reviewed on: 6th November 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review John. Regarding the verification code, this is an important security measure to protect customers details. It's sent out the next working day via email, and followed up with a letter if not reveived. Response date: 16th November 2022

Good rates and customer service

I was drawn to the Family BS with higher rates of interest, it was easy to start the account online, and I had quick and good service from the personnel when I had questions regards the account. Thanks Reviewed on: 4th November 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Robert. We are extremely pleased to hear that you find both our rates and customer service good. Response date: 9th November 2022

Nice to talk to a person

I was enquired about a savings account and Tom was very helpful at answering my questions. Reviewed on: 4th November 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us a review. We are pleased that Tom was able to help and answer your questions. Response date: 9th November 2022

Beyond contemptible.

Say they will return funds same day - Always take two days. Avoid unless prepared to endure dismal service and broken promises. Reviewed on: 25th October 2022

Reply from Family Building Society I’m sorry to learn that you are dissatisfied. If a withdrawal instruction is received by 3pm on a working day, we will process the payment the same day and the receiving bank will receive the funds no later than the end of the following working day. This is clearly set out in our terms and conditions and online. Response date: 16th November 2022

Easy to Use

I've had an ISA with the company for 8 years. The interest rate isn't always the highest, but it is in the mix. It is very easy to manage the account online and there have been no issues with the account. Reviewed on: 12th October 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Chris. We are very pleased to hear that you find us easy to use. Thank you for continuing to save with us. Response date: 14th October 2022

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