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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.43 (647 reviews)

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4.51

Based on 647 reviews, last reviewed 15th Jan 2025

35% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

72%

14%

Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent feedback Very good and clear feedback from customer service Reviewed on: 15th January 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

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 ... Read more Reviewed on: 30th December 2024

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Family Building Society Savings reviews (647)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

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

Excellent feedback

Very good and clear feedback from customer service Reviewed on: 15th January 2025

Sumaya was so patient and kind helping me to log on...

Sumaya was so patient and kind helping me to log on when I was blocked as memorable information would not be accepted. Not brilliant tech-wise and she stayed with me on the phone until I managed to resolve the problem with her help. People who are not confident computer users rarely meet such a lovely, kind and patient person. Sumaya - 5 stars is not enough!! Reviewed on: 8th January 2025

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

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

Advisor on phone was polite efficient and caring.

Advisor on phone was polite efficient and caring. Reviewed on: 11th December 2024

Really great customer service

Really great customer service and rapid response to the customer Reviewed on: 4th December 2024

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

Lisa was very helpful and understanding

Lisa was very helpful and understanding Reviewed on: 2nd December 2024

NEVER HAVE TO WAIT TO LONG ,STAFF REALY HELPFUL

NEVER HAVE TO WAIT TO LONG ,STAFF REALY HELPFUL Reviewed on: 2nd December 2024

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

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