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4.57
Based on 721 reviews, last reviewed 17th Apr 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

Good interest while it lasts, and good customer service I've been with Family BS for a few years. They are one of several banks/building societies who regularly offer competitive interest rates. Sadly, as ... Read more Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
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Polly W

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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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 (721)

Review of the Family Building Society, Savings:

Very friendly Family members

5
I have been saving with Family Building Society for a few years and each time I have a need to contact them the responses are friendly, informative and swift. When I recently reinvested my maturing ISA and asked for confirmation of the opening of the new account I received a phone call where I was treated as an individual, with a chat about the callers friend with a similar address to mine. This was just the sort of informality I wanted rather than to be seen as just another customer. I live alone and during the Covid 19 lockdown it was lovely to get a friendly voice on the phone. Well done Family. Reviewed on: 11th May 2020

Good interest while it lasts, and good customer service

4
I've been with Family BS for a few years. They are one of several banks/building societies who regularly offer competitive interest rates. Sadly, as with all banks, you have to keep an eye for interest rates later being lowered. Particularly disappointing that the windfall bond has recently become a lot less attractive. Customer service is good - It's refreshing to get through reasonably quickly by phone and for me it's a big help to get a customer services agent with a British accent as I really struggle with accents. However the customer service line would ideally be open for longer as sometimes you need help outside of office hours. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Great savings products; easy to deal with; good / ho...

5
Great savings products; easy to deal with; good / honest customer service Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Absolutely 100% .

5
Absolutely 100% . Polite, knowledgeable staff. An absolute find. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Excellent

5
Clear precise and patient Guy and Donnika were excellent Reviewed on: 17th April 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

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

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

Great service on the phone

5
Great service on the phone and Genevieve was clear and very helpful Reviewed on: 16th April 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

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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