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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.51 (1212 reviews)

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4.55

Based on 1,212 reviews, last reviewed 21st Jan 2026

59% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

50% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

11%

Latest highest rating:

5

Super-efficient help line My call was dealt with efficiently. I was not even put on hold. Nicole checked the issue was resolved and confirmed there were no outstanding issues o... Read more Reviewed on: 21st January 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Poor Login Experience Logging into my account is a nightmare. Excessive and pretty poor security features Reviewed on: 20th January 2026

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The Family Building Society savings reviews can help you to find out more about life at the Family Building Society. How easy is it to contact the Family Building Society? And how friendly are they? Our Family Building Society savings reviews can help you to find out information like this. Smart Money People is an independent source of honest reviews.

Family Building Society Savings reviews (1212)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

Good interest while it lasts, and good customer service

I've been with Family BS for a few years. They are one of several banks/building societies who regularly offer competitive interest rates. Sadly, as with all banks, you have to keep an eye for interest rates later being lowered. Particularly disappointing that the windfall bond has recently become a lot less attractive. Customer service is good - It's refreshing to get through reasonably quickly by phone and for me it's a big help to get a customer services agent with a British accent as I really struggle with accents. However the customer service line would ideally be open for longer as sometimes you need help outside of office hours. Reviewed on: 17th 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

Katherine Ambrose rang me back within a few minute's...

Katherine Ambrose rang me back within a few minute's and guided me through setting up my e mail account Reviewed on: 21st November 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 Katherine! Response date: 21st November 2025

Login help

I had trouble logging in and was talked through the whole process over the phone. Lisa was able to deal with the transfer I was trying to make over the phone. She was very helpful and patient. Thank you Reviewed on: 20th November 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 Lisa! Response date: 21st November 2025

Stephanie gave us excellent service

Stephanie gave us excellent service and assisted us in resolving a problem regarding access to my account Reviewed on: 19th November 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback about Stephanie! Response date: 19th November 2025

Transferring an ISA into Family BS

Filled in a paper ISA transfer booklet (five pages hand written) as they don't do these things online. Sent it off, only to be told that they can't accept electronic ISA transfers. Why this wasn't on the front page of the form I don't know. Reviewed on: 19th November 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concern and are sorry to hear that the information was not clear to you; however, we would like to clarify that the information you mentioned was provided clearly on the front at the top of the ISA transfer application form quoting “we can only accept cash ISA transfers by cheque’. Our team makes every effort to ensure that all essential details are communicated upfront to avoid confusion, and in this case, the instructions were included. Most ISA providers can transfer funds via cheque, and we would like to reassure you that we always credit funds based on the date of the cheque, ensuring there is no loss of interest to our customers. While electronic transfers are not currently available, we hope to introduce this option in the future. Response date: 20th November 2025

Unable to complete application yet

I haven't yet been able to complete set up of my account so will have to reserve judgement Reviewed on: 19th November 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Your feedback has been passed on to the relevant team. If there's anything else you need further assistance with, please don't hesitate to call us on 03330 140144 or email [email protected] Kind regards Family Building Society Response date: 19th November 2025

Great customer service, as always.

The operative was very helpful with my request. Very friendly and polite, gave clear information on the process to meet my request, with questions to ensure that I was happy with the information and if I needed any further help. Reviewed on: 19th November 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 19th November 2025

I had a problem logging on.

I had a problem logging on. The phone was answered very quickly and I talked to a very pleasant, easy to understand lady. She patiently helped me sort things out and stayed on the line to be sure I was able to log on. Reviewed on: 17th November 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service, and that we were able to resolve your issue logging on. Response date: 19th November 2025

My husband and I had to undertake a few transactions...

My husband and I had to undertake a few transactions, staff effecient and friendly Reviewed on: 17th November 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 17th November 2025

extremely helpful

extremely helpful and charming lady - Ali Hopkins - answered all my queries and provided appropriate forms Reviewed on: 11th November 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 Ali! Response date: 12th November 2025

The lady helped me immediately..

The lady helped me immediately and this allowed me access to my account as I had been waiting over 2 weeks for a verification code to come in the post. Reviewed on: 11th November 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 12th November 2025

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