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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.51 (1235 reviews)

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4.55

Based on 1,235 reviews, last reviewed 14th Feb 2026

39% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

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77%

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Latest highest rating:

5

Happy Customer First class service excellent website and experience. Can't fault any point. Reviewed on: 10th 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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Catherine

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..

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

Reply from Family Building Society Dear Carol The 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond is a fixed term account where there is normally no access to the funds before maturity, except upon death. This is clearly stated in all the paperwork we provide. Any requests for early access to funds will be considered in cases of financial hardship, and evidence of this would be required. We charge a fee for early release of funds because there is a cost to us for doing so. I hope your query has been resolved. Kind regards Family Building Society Response date: 11th April 2025

What's not to like?

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.

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

Really great customer service

Really great customer service and rapid response to the customer Reviewed on: 4th 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

Decent Interest Rate on Savings

I have a savings account that pays a decent interest rate when compared to other societies. I like the fact that you don't get marketing emails every five minutes and only get important updates to interest rates and account changes. I also like the website and how quick and easy it is to log in and not have to go through page after page to get to my account information. Nice, simple and streamlined. Reviewed on: 2nd 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

Lisa was very helpful and understanding

Lisa was very helpful and understanding Reviewed on: 2nd 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

NEVER HAVE TO WAIT TO LONG ,STAFF REALY HELPFUL

NEVER HAVE TO WAIT TO LONG ,STAFF REALY HELPFUL Reviewed on: 2nd 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

World beater rates

The society offers excellent rates with some additional benefits. Customer service both via phone and in branch is most attentive. Reviewed on: 29th November 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

Customer service has been excellent through out.

Customer service has been excellent through out. Every time I have need to ring up because I need to ask a question they have taken time to explain in simple English and finish asking me if I am happy with the answer or if they need to explain it another way. couldn't ask for more thanks. Reviewed on: 28th November 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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Family Building Society: Savings reviews

39% decrease in 5 star reviews

100% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (1235)

Catherine

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

What's not to like?

Advisor on phone was polite efficient and caring.

Really great customer service

Decent Interest Rate on Savings

Lisa was very helpful and understanding

NEVER HAVE TO WAIT TO LONG ,STAFF REALY HELPFUL

World beater rates

Customer service has been excellent through out.

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