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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:

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 their customers is that each month they would enter blank tickets into the draw meaning if a black ticket was picked out, no member would win a cash prize. I spoke to a staff member to ask how ofter did blank tickets get drawn to be told quite often, this shocked me and I question the legality of this dishonest behaviour. I was so shocked that I purchased a £10,000 premium bond instead. Also what angers me about Family Building Society is that each year they send out a customer questionnaire asking for our thoughts, each time I receive this I make it clear I dislike being called Mr and prefer to be called by my first name. How difficult can it be for Family Building Society to train their staff to ask customers how they wish to be addressed and not presume that everyone wants a title forced upon them. I received a letter recently stating that they will now be paying interest less than the bank of Englands pathetic 4.75% On my questionnaire I stated that Family Building Society interest rates were appalling and they should set the example and introduce 10% bonds. They need me running their society. My advice to you is DO NOT open an account with Family Building Society they are by far one of the worst Building Societies out there today. Neglecting savers and encouraging borrowing. A very irresponsible way to behave. Shame on you Family Building Society your customers deserve better. Reviewed on: 8th February 2025

I am delighted by the fantastic service

I contacted by phone Family BS on thursday and Friday 21st and 22nd November 2024. Both ladies whom dealt with my calls were fantastic, I am pleased to say that the nature of my 2 calls were dealt with in the most polite and professional manner I was in fact so impressed that after my bond matured I re invested again into a new savings account with the Family BS. Keep up the fantastic service that the telephone operators provide I am really pleased with their way of dealing with queries. A brilliant experience which in this day and age is most refreshing. Neil Iliffe Reviewed on: 23rd November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear your positive feedback! Response date: 26th November 2024

Instructions confirmation lacking

Telephone staff are polite, helpful and clear. My one criticism is: having used the phone-in system to give my ISA reinvestment instructions, I did not receive any confirmation by email or post. This was worrying and I had to phone again on the day of maturity to check that my instructions were going to be carried out. A simple email would have been sufficient. Reviewed on: 21st November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Hi Thank you for your comments and I am sorry that you were worried about not receiving confirmation of your ISA maturity instructions. Unless specifically requested, we don’t confirm instructions upon receipt, as we send out a new opening certificate as confirmation once the ISA has matured & been reinvested. However we appreciate your feedback, and your comments have been passed to the relevant department for their consideration. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff polite and helpful. Thank you for saving with us. Kind regards Response date: 21st November 2024

Excellent customer service from Catherine

Catherine went above and beyond to help with our query. Nothing was too much trouble. She was very patient and understanding. Reviewed on: 20th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're so pleased to hear you found Lisa was extremely helpful and friendly! Response date: 21st November 2024

My experience

Lisa was excellent, very helpful, professional, friendly + personable. Reviewed on: 18th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're so pleased to hear you found Lisa was extremely helpful and friendly! Response date: 19th November 2024

professioinal friendly informative efficient service...

professioinal friendly informative efficient service all queries answered Reviewed on: 18th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's so good to hear that your experience with us was friendly and efficient! Response date: 19th November 2024

Very efficient, friendly, answered my question

Very efficient, friendly, answered my question Reviewed on: 15th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's so good to hear that your experience with us was efficient! Response date: 19th November 2024

The lady I spoke to was exstremly helpful

The lady I spoke to was exstremly helpful Reviewed on: 13th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're pleased to hear you found us extremely helpful! Response date: 15th November 2024

I found the NCBS/Family B S many years ago

I found NCBS many years ago before it began Family Building Society. I have had various saving accounts with them on a continuous basis because their accounts were either as good or even better than the most competitive of building societies. In addition the quality of their staff was always excellent in knowledge and helpfulness. Reviewed on: 11th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're so pleased to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 15th November 2024

Consistently great service and interest rates.

Consistently great service and interest rates. Reviewed on: 11th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive feedback! Response date: 15th November 2024

We found the website easy to use and the telephone

We found the website easy to use and the telephone customer service very friendly and helpful Reviewed on: 11th November 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear your positive feedback! Response date: 15th November 2024

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