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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.48 (869 reviews)

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4.56

Based on 869 reviews, last reviewed 21st Jun 2025

305% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

300% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

74%

13%

Latest highest rating:

4

Paper Free. I would like al my documents by email not by post. Reviewed on: 21st June 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Convoluted re-0registering to new online portal. Convoluted re-0registering to new online portal. Confusing, tedious and not easy or quick. Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (869)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

Good interest while it lasts, and good customer service

I've been with Family BS for a few years. They are one of several banks/building societies who regularly offer competitive interest rates. Sadly, as with all banks, you have to keep an eye for interest rates later being lowered. Particularly disappointing that the windfall bond has recently become a lot less attractive. Customer service is good - It's refreshing to get through reasonably quickly by phone and for me it's a big help to get a customer services agent with a British accent as I really struggle with accents. However the customer service line would ideally be open for longer as sometimes you need help outside of office hours. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Saving account with Family Building Society

Competitive interest rates.Very easy to open account online with excellent security measures..Easy to contact via phone with a query which was answered in an efficient and friendly manner..Would highly recommend them . Reviewed on: 8th June 2025

Simple easy procedure for opening an account.

Simple easy procedure for opening an account. Friendly staff to assist if required. Reviewed on: 6th June 2025

Matured Bond

Encouraged to use online service. Used the service to give bond maturity instructions. Received an email confirming receipt. Maturity date came and went and nothing happened. Eventually spoke to a human who said that they hadn’t received instructions!! Assured me that it would be dealt with immediately. Nothing happened!! Sent two emails today and got an automated reply to say they were very busy!! Still awaiting return of my investment. I was initially going to re-invest but have lost all confidence in this institution - very unimpressed! Reviewed on: 6th June 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback and we’re very sorry for the inconvenience you’ve experienced following the recent maturity of your bond. We understand how frustrating this must have been and have shared your comments with the appropriate team. While we’re pleased to hear that you have now received your funds, this situation does not reflect the standard of service we aim to provide. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Kind regards, Family Building Society. Response date: 11th June 2025

Great service

Answered quickly and resolved issue without hassle. Friendly service. Reviewed on: 6th June 2025

Spoke with Lisa Adams who was very helpful.

Spoke with Lisa Adams when I needed to transfer funds, as always it was quick and easy to do. Lisa was very helpful, pleasant and professional. Note: Usually they answer the phone quickly, today not so and I eventually opted for a call back, which was ok, except it was then too late for the funds to credited to my bank a/c that day, which being a Thursday means they might not be there until Monday! Hopefully this will not lead to being overdrawn. So, please could there be more people to answer phones in future (It's not usually a problem) Reviewed on: 6th June 2025

I had a technical enquiry re log-in - all sorted qui...

I had a technical enquiry re log-in - all sorted quickly and efficiently. Very good service. Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

Easy access and helpful knowledgeable customer service

Easy access and helpful knowledgeable customer service Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

very help full and clear instructions was able to so...

very help full and clear instructions was able to solve problem quickly very easy to understand operator on the phone Reviewed on: 4th June 2025

General Enquiry

I requested a call back to obtain some information and help. I received the call back as stated and a very helpful member of the team called Aimee assisted me with my enquiry. Reviewed on: 4th June 2025

Outstanding, Patient Support from Dyllan Wright

From the moment I first got in touch, Dyllan Wright was outstanding. He was warm, courteous and patient, taking time to understand my situation and explain every option in plain English. Throughout the process he kept me updated, checked I was comfortable with each step, and made what could have been complicated feel straightforward. It’s clear he cares about customers and takes real pride in his work. Thanks to Dyllan, I feel fully informed and very confident in my decision. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Family Building Society after this experience. Reviewed on: 4th June 2025

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