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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.55 (1251 reviews)

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4.55

Based on 1,251 reviews, last reviewed 9th Mar 2026

20% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

600% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

77%

11%

Latest highest rating:

5

I,m 80 years old I,m 80 years old and struggle with modern technology. Lisa's help and patience enabled me to update my online login. Many thanks Reviewed on: 9th March 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

This is the worst online bank I have ever used. This is the worst online bank I have ever used. In almost a year, I have only been able to log in successfully once. Next time I go in I need to rereg... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd February 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 (1251)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

good savings rate

been a good rate for saving.a great home to have your isa at the moment hopefully it will get even better. Reviewed on: 26th January 2019

Reply from Family Building Society Hi Steve, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for giving us such positive feedback. We really appreciate it. Thanks, Vicky Response date: 15th February 2019

Inspires confidence

Friendly but professional approach, which inspires confidence. Reviewed on: 5th March 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. Response date: 7th March 2022

Previously I was able to open/operate accounts by phone/post. As a comparison I can do this with Shawbrook Bank who also have higher saving rates.

When I asked for a Windfall Bond application form to be sent to me when postal applications where still possible, no form arrived until I phoned again. This left me only one day to return the application before the cut off date, so I could not invest my 100k. Reviewed on: 23rd February 2022

Reply from Family Building Society We’re sorry to hear that you have had trouble opening a Windfall Bond. The Windfall Bond changed to an online only application from December 2020. If you wish to open a Windfall Bond, and need any assistance in doing this online, please don’t hesitate to contact our New Business Team on 03330 140141. We will be delighted to help you. Please note that each Windfall Bond is for £10,000.00, so to open more than one bond, multiple applications will need to be made. Response date: 2nd March 2022

Great Customer Service

I have been with National Counties/Family BS for several years. I have always found it very easy, quick, pleasant and helpful to talk to a person directly at the Society. The personal touch is very refreshing. Like most Societies, their interest rates are not always the best, but are usually hard to beat and always worth a look. Very good for instant access savings at the moment. Reviewed on: 23rd February 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review Ian. We are so pleased to hear that you have been with us for several years and that you find our customer service great. Response date: 28th February 2022

A very friendly building society

They keep you informed all along the way. Reviewed on: 23rd February 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Sandy. Response date: 5th May 2022

Straightforward.

Opened savings account easily and without hassle Reviewed on: 23rd February 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you were able to easily open a savings account with us. Response date: 1st March 2022

ok Building Society

Deposit account ok for the short term but not as an investment. Admin service good Reviewed on: 12th February 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, David. We're pleased to hear you find our admin service good. Response date: 1st March 2022

always helpful

each time on the phone very helpful and friendly Reviewed on: 3rd February 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad that we were able to help! Response date: 4th February 2022

Difficult to remove savings

I emailed FBS yesterday to request closure of my Windfall Bond and transfer of funds to my bank current account. I received an email back saying it was necessary to complete an online request for someone to contact me by phone to action my request, which I did. This morning at 9.47 I received a call from FBS from an advisor whose role was to complete verification checks and then transfer me to another dept to action the request. This lady completed the checks and then attempted to transfer me to their savings team. This is where the problems started. I was waiting for about 20 minutes without the phone being answered. The lady who was trying to put me through couldn't have been more apologetic and after a further wait said she would personally walk up to the department and ask them to call me. It is now 10.50 and still no callback. She told me while we were trying to get through that they have launched 11 new savings products and over the last 2 weeks their lines have been incredibly busy as a result. It is a shame they don't seem to care as much about looking after existing customers as they do about talking to new ones. 10.52 and still no call back......... 11.30 I called FBS as still no reply. Tom was able to put me through to the savings team straight away to process my request. I appreciate they are busy but why call me at 9.47 if they are not going to ensure the savings dept can take the call? Surely they could have a dedicated team to look after their exisitng customers who colleagues are trying to put through? Reviewed on: 1st February 2022

Reply from Family Building Society We’re very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced in contacting us, and that we didn’t live up to our usual high standard of customer service on this occasion. I believe our savings team have been in contact with you and now closed your account. Should you need any further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact our Family Service Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03330 140144. Response date: 7th February 2022

Best interest rate

The account was easy to set up and manage on line. The interest rate for an easy access savings account is the best around at the moment. Reviewed on: 29th January 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're pleased to hear that you are happy with our current interest rate. Response date: 31st January 2022

very impressive

I opened an account online and was pleased with the rate of interest. I encountered a problem when I tried to log-in to my new account as it would not accept my user number. It transpired it was my fault as I was entering a capital I as a one. The staff were very helpful, patient and pleasant and persevered until the error was identified. I must add that I am 84 so am really appreciative of their kindness. Reviewed on: 26th January 2022

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad you had a good experience with us. Response date: 27th January 2022

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