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4.54
Based on 1,303 reviews, last reviewed 27th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I was having trouble accessing my accounts online I was having trouble accessing my accounts online and spoke to Phoebe in customer support who was extremely helpful and patient as I lost internet acc... Read more Reviewed on: 27th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Mutuality and its practice within our building society Mutuality and its practice within our building society I have been a Member of our building society for many years and have found it to be exemplary b... Read more Reviewed on: 27th April 2026
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Family Building Society Savings reviews (1303)

Easy to set, excellent savings interest rate

5
Easy to set up the online account. Emails at every stage. Great savings rate. Only annoying thing was that I had to send my signature by post and not able to upload an electronic copy Reviewed on: 11th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we take on board all feedback to continuously improve our service.. Response date: 12th July 2023
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New customer - Excellent experience

5
Tuesday 11.07.23 I have opend an account on line because of the attractive interest rate and easy on line access to funds. The experience has been excellent. I have contacted FBS by logging into account, and on Telephone. No problem at all. There has also been confirmation by email text and post. Just what I wanted to feel save with on line banking. Thank you. Eric. J. Reviewed on: 11th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear that you had an excellent experience with us! Response date: 12th July 2023
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Simple but secure online sign-up

5
I put some money into the Easy Access account Reviewed on: 10th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback we're pleased to hear you found the process simple but secure. Response date: 11th July 2023
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The worst bank on the planet!

1
Website is a shambles. Can't be contacted at the weekends! (Otherwise I would have closed my account on Saturday!) Now waiting (14 minutes and counting) to get through to them on the phone to close it! Reviewed on: 10th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback. We are always keen to improve our service to customers and your comments have been passed on to the relevant department for review. Response date: 1st August 2023
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Total waste of time

1
Despite my wife and having lived in the same house for 30 years and been with a UK building society for as long FBS said they could not verify our details and needed passport driving licence or certified copies by a solicitor Reviewed on: 9th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your comments and I’m sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction. Please either call our Family Service Team on 03330 140144 or request a callback at a time that suits you via: https://www.familybuildingsociety.co.uk/contact-us/request-a-callback. We will go through this with you and explain the reasons why this occurs. Response date: 10th July 2023
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Problems with their computer systems

3
I had to make a number of online applications and many telephone calls to eventually get the application up and running. This was due to the society's computer systems. I spoke to a couple of ladies but it was Louise who I had quite a few conversations with. She was very helpful, humorous and pleasant and she eventually was the person who sorted it out, so well done Louise. I wish all customer services employees offered and delivered a service in the manner she did. Thank you. Reviewed on: 7th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're sorry to hear of your delay to set your application up, but pleased that this was solved for you. Response date: 10th July 2023
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Refreshing and professional

5
I had a hiccup applying online hence ringing. I was impressed that the phone number was visible often it's hard to find with some companies. The guy I spoke to is a credit to the company, pleasant, plenty of product knowledge, very helpful indeed - thank you Reviewed on: 5th July 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're so pleased to hear you found our service refreshing and professional! Response date: 6th July 2023
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A Breath of Fresh Air

5
Spoke with a chap called Arron this morning. Scoring him 10/10 for the courteous customer service with nothing too much trouble. In this day & age such is a rarity that leaves a memorable message in the mind of the Customer. I cannot speak highly enough. Thank you, Thank you! Mike K. Reviewed on: 19th June 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you found us a breath of fresh air! Response date: 20th June 2023
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Approachable by phone and helpful

4
As more high-street banks close, being able to talk to a real person not a bot, and without waiting forever is increasingly important. Vital when it involves money. The FBS can be reached by phone and the operatives are polite and efficient. Gill helped me do what I wanted to do today. Reviewed on: 16th June 2023
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we're so pleased to hear you found our service polite and efficient. Response date: 20th June 2023
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Family Building Society Branch Review

5
Always a very good service provided by the staff in branch. Reviewed on: 13th June 2023

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