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4.55

Based on 1,247 reviews, last reviewed 4th Mar 2026

20% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

600% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

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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

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:

Matured Bond

1

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

Excellent Service

5

Had occasion to open a Fixed Rate Bond this morning. Lisa could not have been more helpful in talking me through the process. Such quality ‘front of office’ staff members gives one an assurance that is most needed in today’s financial climate. Thanks Lisa Reviewed on: 16th 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

Great telephone service

5

I was given the opportunity to request a call back, which worked. In order for my request to be completed I needed to open a new account online - Gill stayed on the line whilst I did that and was polite and efficient throughout. Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for leaving us this review - it's great to hear of your experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Great service on the phone

5

Great service on the phone and Genevieve was clear and very helpful Reviewed on: 16th 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

I have invested with FBS for years now and in my vie...

5

I have invested with FBS for years now and in my view it is the best society to deal with...easy, friendly and clear in offering advice Reviewed on: 16th 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

Funding issue

5

I had to contact FBS as I was having trouble funding my new account. Lisa Adams was extremely helpful and guided me through the process. Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for leaving us this review - it's great to hear of your experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Excellent customer service

5

Professional, efficient, knowledgeable and pleasant customer service. Consistent, reasonably competitive and innovative range of products. Reviewed on: 16th 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

Help closing saving account

5

Needed to close an account which I was unable to do online so I spoke to Ali Hopkins who sorted it very efficiently Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for leaving us this review - it's great to hear of your experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Excellent service

5

Outanding, excellent service from Paris Pullinger who was very polite, courteous, knowledgeable and articulate. Reviewed on: 16th 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

Windfall Bond changes

3

My family have a number of Windfall Bonds whic when I opened them we used to get a list of winners each month. The Society now says it is impracticle to publish winners which I strongly disagree with. It would show openess in the procedure without disclosing too much information about the winners private details as was the case originally. Reviewed on: 15th April 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for leaving us this review - it's great to hear of your experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025

Good telephone support

5

Friendly and efficient customer service (telephone) 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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