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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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Antiquated login system

1
Tried to login today but there is a different system now that prevented me from doing so. I phoned FBS who said I had to wait 5 days for a verification code. I queried why I had not been informed about this to be told we emailed you ( not true as I keep all your emails) and also it came in a newsletter, again I keep all the correspondence and I haven’t received this letter. Very disappointed with this new system which is preventing me access to my account, what an antiquated system. Reviewed on: 15th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback, I understand your concerns regarding your online access. The decision not to proactively notify customers of the online service upgrade launch date was a business decision, taken to reduce the risk of too a high volume of customer calls and simultaneous re-registrations. Information about the re-registration process has been available on our website within the Savings Online Service FAQs since 12 May 2025, enabling customers to complete the process as and when access to their funds was required. Customers were provided with just over six months to migrate to the new system. Due to system capabilities, any customer attempting to access their account after this date are required to re-register as an existing customer. For security purposes, verification codes for existing customers are issued by post. In line with our standard procedure, if a verification code is not received within five days of completing re-registration, customers are asked to contact us by telephone, so the code can be provided directly. In the meantime, we are happy to action any requests or transactions on your account via phone or secure message where we want to ensure all customer have uninterrupted access to their funds. Response date: 21st January 2026
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RESET OF SECURITY

5
Adviser was knowledgeable and helpful . Reviewed on: 15th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 20th January 2026
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logging in.

5
Had a problem logging in but Lisa talked me through ererything. Reviewed on: 14th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Lisa! Response date: 20th January 2026
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Wonderful service.

5
A very helpful and pleasant response from call handler. Reviewed on: 13th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 14th January 2026
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Excellent Building Society

5
Customer service and product were both excellent Reviewed on: 13th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 14th January 2026
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Difficuly logging in

5
I called today as I was having difficulty logging in. The customer services adviser was very patient and helpful. She walked me through the process and I actually had to re-register as the system had updated since I last logged in and my password needed changing. Thank you for making it easy. Just need to wait for verification code through the post and will be sorted Reviewed on: 12th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 14th January 2026
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Online Help

5
Tracy talked me through the new signing in online system as I could not access my account. The verification code sent in the post did not work & I wanted to add money to my account. Reviewed on: 12th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Tracy! Response date: 14th January 2026
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Excellent.

5
Excellent. All q's answered efficiently and courteously Reviewed on: 12th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 14th January 2026
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I value that l can invest with confidence.

5
I am retired and value the fact that l can invest with this BS. I need to be, and to feel, secure to invest as l have no experience in this field. Reviewed on: 10th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback. Response date: 14th January 2026
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Savings 12 month review

5
Been with this company over 12 months they offer competitive savings rates I’ve had to contact them twice due to locking myself out of my account and they have been excellent at getting me sorted quickly and very knowledgeable staff thank you Reviewed on: 7th January 2026
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 14th January 2026
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