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Rated Excellent 4.71/5

Family Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,226 product reviews

Average score of 4.71/5
5 star
82%
4 star
10%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
Reviews for Family Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Locked out of my account and had amazing service fro...

Locked out of my account and had amazing service from Steph McGrath helping me set up on the new online system. Very patient and understanding. Fabulous customer service.

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Savings
Susan O 20th May 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

After endless chasing chasing and chasing finally go...

After endless chasing chasing and chasing finally got some action out of them

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 1226 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

After endless chasing chasing and chasing finally go...

Savings 20th May 2025

After endless chasing chasing and chasing finally got some action out of them

Rated Terrible 1/5
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Locked out of my account and had amazing service fro...

Savings 20th May 2025

Locked out of my account and had amazing service from Steph McGrath helping me set up on the new online system. Very patient and understanding. Fabulous customer service.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    FBS sees gaps in the market to offer mortgages to th...

    FBS sees gaps in the market to offer mortgages to those families turned away by others. This is highly appreciated and forward thinking.

    {"display":"Paul h","full_name":"Paul h","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Paul h 20th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Catherine Croucher helped me this morning reactivate...

    Catherine Croucher helped me this morning reactivate my on-line account.She was extremely helpful and patient, talking me through each step of the process and offering... Catherine Croucher helped me this morning reactivate my on-line account.She was extremely helpful and patient, talking me through each step of the process and offering reassurance when I became somewhat confused during some parts. Her manner was superb Read more Read less

    {"display":"FFrangoul","full_name":"FFrangoul","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    FFrangoul 20th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Easy to use telephone service.

    Easy to use telephone service. Guy Williams was extremely polite and helpful.

    {"display":"William C","full_name":"William C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    William C 20th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Very helpful efficient new her job

    Very helpful efficient new her job

    {"display":"Jennifer P","full_name":"Jennifer P","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jennifer P 20th May 2025
  • 1/5

    Extremely negative.

    Extremely negative. Appalling service.

    {"display":"peter d","full_name":"peter d","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    peter d 19th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Customer Service

    Very impressed with Catherine - extremely patient and informative. Being of the older generation it really does help

    {"display":"Sandra B","full_name":"Sandra B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Sandra B 19th May 2025
  • 3/5

    Competent phone support but a poor online platform.

    I tried to log in online to view my savings accounts but was faced with a new online savings portal. Unfortunately the new portal did... I tried to log in online to view my savings accounts but was faced with a new online savings portal. Unfortunately the new portal did not recognise my password and I was unable to follow the instructions that were meant to follow. I called the office and after holding for over 6 minutes I spoke to Lisa. She required me to re-register online again and she sent over an activation code. The activation code was input but the online platform now requires an verification code which will be sent to me by post before I can access by account details. Lisa advised if I do not receive this in 7 days, I should call the office and they can give this to me by phone. Therefore I cannot access my Online Saver account until I have received this.consequently I have lost confidence in Family Building Society’s new online platform and rather than transfer my mature Bond Funds to the Online Saver which offers a competitive interest rate I have elected to withdraw the funds to my bank account on maturity as Lisa advised I would currently require a manager’s approval to access my funds from my instant access online saver. In summary Lisa offered reassuring and competent support in progressing these issues but sadly the Online Savings Platform appears far too complex with many hurdles to navigate than I have experienced from other savings providers. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Keith Hickman","full_name":"Keith Hickman","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Keith Hickman 19th May 2025
  • 5/5

    customer service..

    after long wait to speak to advisor the change to accounts was well handled & full transfer made to cash ISA. suggest more staff are... after long wait to speak to advisor the change to accounts was well handled & full transfer made to cash ISA. suggest more staff are put on phone lines to answer calls . a lot of matters cannot easily be dealt with online Read more Read less

    {"display":"gram","full_name":"gram","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    gram 19th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Donnika Help

    Donnika was excellent and very helpful

    {"display":"Jeffrey A","full_name":"Jeffrey A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jeffrey A 19th May 2025

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