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4.53

Based on 691 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Apr 2025

38% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

74%

13%

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Latest highest rating:

5

Very helpful customer service - made every effort to... Very helpful customer service - made every effort to help. Very friendly Reviewed on: 3rd April 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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Mortgage and Savings review

5

WE have had a family mortgage with the society and a number of savings products. All products were competitive and the service has been excellent and felt personal. Not just a number? Security when calling is thorough and reassuring. Tracker funds give a good return and easy to operate. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2025

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 us! Response date: 1st April 2025

Had a problem which turned out to be an issue with t...

5

Had a problem which turned out to be an issue with the website. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025

Efficient Service

5

All my queries were answered in an efficient and helpful manner Reviewed on: 22nd January 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025

Provided the information I was seeking

5

Provided the information I was seeking Reviewed on: 21st January 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025

Excellent feedback

5

Very good and clear feedback from customer service Reviewed on: 15th January 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025

Sumaya was so patient and kind helping me to log on...

5

Sumaya was so patient and kind helping me to log on when I was blocked as memorable information would not be accepted. Not brilliant tech-wise and she stayed with me on the phone until I managed to resolve the problem with her help. People who are not confident computer users rarely meet such a lovely, kind and patient person. Sumaya - 5 stars is not enough!! Reviewed on: 8th January 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025

Catherine

5

When I spoke with Catherine she was extremely helpful and went over an beyond to help sort out a mess I had made of an a/c. Reviewed on: 30th December 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're so pleased to hear your positive feedback! Response date: 1st April 2025

Read my review and don't take out a 5 year bond..

1

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 in to another 5 year bond. I contacted them immediatley when I returned in December and contacted them to ask for the money to be returned to me as I did not with for another 5 year bond as I am elderlay and wnted the moeny. In papaerowrk provided, I was told that I could close the bond early but would loose any interest. I wasn't worried about this as the bond has only been in for 6 weeks, however I was told I could only close the bond if I paid the sum of £1030! This is disgusting and was never pointed out to me in previous dealings. I will be taking this matter further. Reviewed on: 30th December 2024

What's not to like?

5

I've been saving with the FBS for several years and have always had good experiences when I've needed to speak to staff there. They offer competitive interest rates, useful products with excellent customer service, and one can always speak to a person there quite easily. Recently, I invested in some Windfall Bonds because these offer a good interest rate with the chance of winning a monetary prize, and I've been fortunate enough to win! So that's the icing on the savings cake! Thank you, FBS, for this Christmas surprise! Reviewed on: 20th December 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're so pleased to hear your positive feedback! Response date: 1st April 2025

Advisor on phone was polite efficient and caring.

5

Advisor on phone was polite efficient and caring. Reviewed on: 11th December 2024

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're so pleased to hear your positive feedback! Response date: 1st April 2025

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