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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

4.55
Based on 1,247 reviews, last reviewed 4th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Lisa , our contact was excellent on both occasions I... Lisa , our contact was excellent on both occasions I spoke to her . Clear and concise answers with every question I asked . A credit to your organisat... Read more Reviewed on: 4th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

This is the worst online bank I have ever used. This is the worst online bank I have ever used. In almost a year, I have only been able to log in successfully once. Next time I go in I need to rereg... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd February 2026
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Family Building Society Savings reviews (1247)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

The staff that dealt with me and my equiry were supe...

5
The staff that dealt with me and my equiry were superb and explained everything in clear and knowledgeable detail with perfect politeness. Reviewed on: 15th 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
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Customer Service

5
Very impressed with Catherine - extremely patient and informative. Being of the older generation it really does help Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

Competent phone support but a poor online platform.

3
I tried to log in online to view my savings accounts but was faced with a new online savings portal. Unfortunately the new portal did not recognise my password and I was unable to follow the instructions that were meant to follow. I called the office and after holding for over 6 minutes I spoke to Lisa. She required me to re-register online again and she sent over an activation code. The activation code was input but the online platform now requires an verification code which will be sent to me by post before I can access by account details. Lisa advised if I do not receive this in 7 days, I should call the office and they can give this to me by phone. Therefore I cannot access my Online Saver account until I have received this.consequently I have lost confidence in Family Building Society’s new online platform and rather than transfer my mature Bond Funds to the Online Saver which offers a competitive interest rate I have elected to withdraw the funds to my bank account on maturity as Lisa advised I would currently require a manager’s approval to access my funds from my instant access online saver. In summary Lisa offered reassuring and competent support in progressing these issues but sadly the Online Savings Platform appears far too complex with many hurdles to navigate than I have experienced from other savings providers. Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

customer service..

5
after long wait to speak to advisor the change to accounts was well handled & full transfer made to cash ISA. suggest more staff are put on phone lines to answer calls . a lot of matters cannot easily be dealt with online Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

Donnika Help

5
Donnika was excellent and very helpful Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

Steph was very helpful and knew exactly how to resol...

5
Steph was very helpful and knew exactly how to resolve an issue Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

Gill Collard provided excellent customer service

5
Gill Collard provided excellent customer service supporting me all through opening a savings account. Reviewed on: 17th May 2025

I was very happy with the help from the customer ser...

5
I was very happy with the help from the customer services rep. Always think it's a bit ridiculous to recommend a bank or savings account. I recommend it if it has a high interest rate, not if it hasn't. Reviewed on: 16th May 2025

Excellent service

5
Following a change to your systems I needed help to migrate my details and the CSA I spoke to was very helpful and patient - overall excellent service Reviewed on: 16th May 2025

Catherine who helped resolve my problems with lookin...

5
Catherine who helped resolve my problems with looking was very polite,patient and helpful and was able to sort out the issues I was struggling with Reviewed on: 16th May 2025

Call to query logging into new system.

5
Call to query logging into new system. Resolved efficiently and good customer service Reviewed on: 15th May 2025

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