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4.59

Based on 778 reviews, last reviewed 19th May 2025

223% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

50% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

74%

13%

5%

2%

6%

Latest highest rating:

5

Customer Service Very impressed with Catherine - extremely patient and informative. Being of the older generation it really does help Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Extremely negative. Extremely negative. Appalling service. Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (778)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

1st Class Service

5

During my recent telephone call I received all of the information that I needed to help me proceed. The advisor (Catherine Croucher) provided a very friendly, efficient service & was easy to deal with. Apart from above, Catherine went 'above & beyond' when early on in the tel call - the line was cut off (probably my mob). When she tried to call back & couldn't get through - she made a second attempt to call my alternative landline number (which must have been on record) & finally managed to re-connect with me. This was outstanding service & much appreciated. Reviewed on: 26th 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

Very helpful and polite support

5

Had trouble with confirming my withdrawal but soon sorted out by support staff. Note that I very much dislike being forced into comments. 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

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

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Excellent customer service

5

Professional, efficient, knowledgeable and pleasant customer service. Consistent, reasonably competitive and innovative range of products. Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

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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

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Excellent service

5

Outanding, excellent service from Paris Pullinger who was very polite, courteous, knowledgeable and articulate. Reviewed on: 16th April 2025

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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

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