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Rated Excellent 4.67/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,800 product reviews

Average score of 4.67/5
5 star
81%
4 star
10%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
Reviews for Family Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Family Building Society really shines with its friendly, patient, and knowledgeable staff who make mortgages and savings straightforward and personal. Their mortgage advisers explain options clearly and support older borrowers well. However, the online banking system and website cause frustration with complicated logins, slow responses, and limited electronic services. Phone wait times can be long but service is excellent once connected.

Positive themes

  • Family Building Society staff are friendly, patient and genuinely helpful on phone and in branch.
  • Mortgage advisers at Family Building Society explain options clearly and guide you through the process.
  • Family Building Society offers competitive savings rates with easy online account setup.

Negative themes

  • The online banking system is confusing and difficult to use with frequent login issues.
  • Long phone wait times frustrate but service is good once you get through.
  • Family Building Society cannot accept electronic ISA transfers or payments by bank transfer.
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About Family Building Society

Family Building Society is a trading name of National Counties Building Society which has been looking after people's money and helping homebuyers since 1896.

From its headquarters in Epsom, Surrey, Family Building Society helps over 47,000 customers throughout England and Wales. Being a mutual means it’s owned by and run for the benefit of members. With no shareholders, all profits are put back into the Society.

Family Building Society offer a range of products across mortgages and savings.

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Reviews for Family Building Society

Showing 11 of 1800 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

excellent customer service when i called your office...

Mortgages 2nd January 2026

excellent customer service when i called your office to discuss new mortgage products... thank you, you made to whole process easy.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Easy to phone and uk staff.

Savings 2nd January 2026

Easy to contact by phone, with uk based staff who are knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant to deal with.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Reinvestment of cash isa

    I needed telephone advice about the process of reinventing a fixed rate cash isa. Messiah was courteous, friendly and efficient. He dealt with the reinvestment... I needed telephone advice about the process of reinventing a fixed rate cash isa. Messiah was courteous, friendly and efficient. He dealt with the reinvestment for me over the telephone. The process was made very easy. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Mrs S","full_name":"Mrs S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mrs S 2nd January 2026
  • 5/5

    I needed help getting online.

    I needed help getting online. I used the online help number. It was answered quickly. The colleague put me at ease and stayed with me... I needed help getting online. I used the online help number. It was answered quickly. The colleague put me at ease and stayed with me until I was happy that I was successfully active online with my mortgage account. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Jim H","full_name":"Jim H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Jim H 30th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Account status confirmation.

    I contacted the Building Society today to confirm my account status and to receive advice on accessing my grandchildren's savings accounts. The advisor I spoke... I contacted the Building Society today to confirm my account status and to receive advice on accessing my grandchildren's savings accounts. The advisor I spoke to was very helpful and talked me through the process. The advisor was efficient and professional in her approach and had a friendly demean which was much appreciated. My registration status with the Society was confirmed. I was then guided through the process of registering for an online account. From my perspective, the whole process went seamlessly and to my complete satisfaction. The advisor was helpful throughout making it a very satisfactory experience. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Edward ","full_name":"Edward ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Edward 30th December 2025
  • 5/5

    I always struggle with accessing my account because...

    I always struggle with accessing my account because the OTP comes to my landline and the robot talks too fast. Lisa suggested I move the... I always struggle with accessing my account because the OTP comes to my landline and the robot talks too fast. Lisa suggested I move the phone to my mobile and that works a lot better. She couldn't have been more helpful. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Kim A","full_name":"Kim A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Kim A 30th December 2025
  • 1/5

    I’ve tried to call and have been left waiting for 15...

    I’ve tried to call and have been left waiting for 15mins plus - not good enough

    {"display":"Kingy","full_name":"Kingy","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Kingy 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Good response to queries .

    Good response to queries .Efficient and professional ser ice .

    {"display":"Abdul","full_name":"Abdul","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Abdul 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Call back service was fast and very helpful

    I arranged a call back to confirm recent transactions. Fast call back and niceclady was very helpful and efficient

    {"display":"Stephen J","full_name":"Stephen J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Stephen J 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    I needed help with log-in the agent was very helpful...

    I needed help with log-in the agent was very helpful the transaction was done as cut off time was very close thanks for the assistance

    {"display":"David A","full_name":"David A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    David A 24th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Their customer service is fabulous

    Been with Family building Society for years. So many in fact that I still haven’t got used to the name change from National Counties. They... Been with Family building Society for years. So many in fact that I still haven’t got used to the name change from National Counties. They always were and still are the best building society though because of their excellent customer service. You ring up and do not have to go though menu after menu and are answered, usually very quickly, by a real person who is based locally, and quickly grasps what you want to know or to be done. And they can usually sort you out within a couple of minutes because the person who answers can usually do everything that needs to be done. Fast, simple and your savings are sorted. Love this company. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Debbie W","full_name":"Debbie W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Debbie W 23rd December 2025

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