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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.51 (1239 reviews)

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4.55

Based on 1,239 reviews, last reviewed 18th Feb 2026

35% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

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11%

Latest highest rating:

4

Had to wait a while for my phone call to be answered... Had to wait a while for my phone call to be answered but the person I spoke to was very helpful Reviewed on: 18th February 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

FBS have made it extremely difficult to set up a jis... FBS have made it extremely difficult to set up a jisa for my son - I now only know it has been set up because I phoned to enquire. Money has been paid... Read more Reviewed on: 14th February 2026

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Their customer service is fabulous

Been with Family building Society for years. So many in fact that I still haven’t got used to the name change from National Counties. They always were and still are the best building society though because of their excellent customer service. You ring up and do not have to go though menu after menu and are answered, usually very quickly, by a real person who is based locally, and quickly grasps what you want to know or to be done. And they can usually sort you out within a couple of minutes because the person who answers can usually do everything that needs to be done. Fast, simple and your savings are sorted. Love this company. Reviewed on: 23rd December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

Poor communications

As an existing customer I was very disappointed to find that not only do I have to re-register for online services but that no letters or emails were sent to inform us that this change was happening and so I only found out when I tried to access our online joint account. Now I have to wait even longer to receive a verification code by post and my wife will also have to go through the same lengthy process too. Reviewed on: 22nd December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. The decision not to proactively notify customers of the online service upgrade launch date was a business decision, made to reduce the risk of a high volume of calls and simultaneous re-registrations. Information about the re-registration process was available on our website within the Savings Online Service FAQs, allowing customers to complete the process as and when access to their funds was required. For existing customers, your verification code is issued by post to ensure the security of your account. If the code is not received within five days of re-registration, please contact the Society by telephone and we will provide the code directly. In the meantime, you are welcome to contact the Society to carry out any transactions or requests on your behalf, as we are committed to ensuring uninterrupted access to your funds. Response date: 31st December 2025

Delighted with a win with a windfall bond.

Delighted with a win with a windfall bond. Reviewed on: 21st December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your happiness with our Windfall Bond. Response date: 31st December 2025

They offer some of the best savings rates

They consistently offer some of the best savings rates and I have been a customer for many years. I use them online but their branch is fairly local if I ever need them Reviewed on: 20th December 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: 31st December 2025

TOO QUICK

The SMS messages are delivered far too quickly to be safely received. Reviewed on: 20th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback. SMS messages are designed to be delivered instantly to ensure timely communication. We’re glad to see they’re reaching you quickly, as this is an important part of the service. Response date: 5th January 2026

High rate of return for my savings

Family Buidling Society have consistently offered a high rate of return for my savings, both for variable interest rate accounts and fixed rate. Reviewed on: 19th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

I needed some info of my account and got the answers...

I needed some info of my account and got the answers immediately. Reviewed on: 19th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

I was dealt with by a very sociable lady who dealt w...

I was dealt with by a very sociable lady who dealt with my request very amicably Reviewed on: 19th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

Friendly and efficient banking

Mainly do my banking by post and phone and have had good communication and service and speedy response finding your agent’s friendly and informative Reviewed on: 19th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

Highly recommended

Easy to use online services. Great customer support, very easy to use website. Reviewed on: 19th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

35% decrease in 5 star reviews

200% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

4

Latest lowest rating:

1

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (1239)

Their customer service is fabulous

Poor communications

Delighted with a win with a windfall bond.

They offer some of the best savings rates

TOO QUICK

High rate of return for my savings

I needed some info of my account and got the answers...

I was dealt with by a very sociable lady who dealt w...

Friendly and efficient banking

Highly recommended

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