Family Building Society Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 774 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the helpful and polite staff, describing interactions as pleasant and noting that representatives guide them patiently through every necessary step. Reviewers frequently emphasize the excellent customer service, noting quick phone response times and the comforting reassurance of speaking directly with a real person rather than automated chat bots. However, some people mentioned encountering technical hurdles, stating they experienced difficulties logging into online portals or faced frustrating delays regarding account access and support responses. A few users also noted challenges with fixed-term account terms or felt that certain financial products did not fully meet their expectations regarding loyalty benefits.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never any long waiting times and can actually speak to a human rather than a robot! Spoke to a Tracy Rogers who was excellent. Whomever I have spoken to has been very patient and certainly know the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ewan Watling immediately understood why I was calling and after going through security would be able to help with my login problem. It was all sorted very quickly even though he was dealing with a non... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a problem being unable to access my account. After a long call with Lisa the problem was identified. Then, during a follow up call Lisa very patiently 'walked me' through the log in process... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke with Vandelle Shango re my closed CISA for info re transfer. Very clear communication from a really helpful person. Only transferred account because interest rate dropped below 4% so no longer c... See more

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  1. Alternative Financial Service

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Every family, whatever shape or size, is different. Whether you’re a first time buyer or planning your finances for later life, we want to work with you to help achieve the things that matter most. At the Family Building Society, if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. That’s why we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that make the most of your circumstances, and offering a more personal approach to savings and mortgages.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New to the Family Building Society

I opened an account with the Family Building Society yesterday; today I had difficulty logging into my account (my fault entirely, no reflection on the Building Society!). I rang up and my call was answered by a lovely lady called Sarah-Jayne. She was so friendly, helpful and patient with me as she stayed on the line with me and talked me through everything while I logged in. Very impressive customer service!! Happy to recommend the Family Building Society...and their interest rates are very good!

15 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Sarah-Jane!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Telephone made for information.

Telephone made for information.
Received required information in full.
Staff very helpful.

14 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found the application for an account…

Found the application for an account rather long and confusing. However when I telephoned the Family Building Society for clarification I spoke to Sarah-Jane Vazquez-Phillips who was very pleasant and helpful and who managed to answer all my queries clearly and concisely.

14 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Sarah-Jane!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Over the many years I’ve saved with the Family Building Society the staff have always been most efficient and courteous.
On this particular occasion I would like to specifically mention Ewan Watling, Family Service Team - he was extremely helpful and efficient, as indeed he was regarding a separate matter a few months ago.
My sincere thanks to you Ewan.

9 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Ewan!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your service is friendly,helpful

Your service is friendly,helpful, the young man i had dealings with was absolutely first class. It is nice to speak to a person that can answer all your questions fully recommend this company With regards Denise Denman

13 July 2026
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Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressively patient and helpful staff…

Impressively patient and helpful staff members. I have only had to call twice but each time the staff have been excellent and helped me sort out some complicated issues with obvious competence and helpful attitudes. Today I was helped by Messiah.

10 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Messiah!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always reliable

Always good rates, always friendly. And today Alfie Lander was very helpful.

9 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Alfie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The patience of Rebecca was outstanding…

The patience of Rebecca was outstanding. The application process for joining the Family Building Society proved to be one of the most complex - but will be worth it in the end! Great telephone service - and actually being able to speak to a person, is a great bonus and avoiding any engagement with 'bots' is even better...

9 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Rebecca!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My sincere thanks to Sarah-Jane

My sincere thanks to Sarah-Jane; a very personable lady who helped me with a problem that I was having with Family Building society website. After going through essential security questions I was patiently talked through the correct procedure.
Again, my sincere thanks!

9 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Sarah-Jane!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Savings and ISA Tracker Accounts - Top Choices

I have found them excellent for their Savings and ISA Tracker Accounts - I would recommend these accounts to anyone

I have been very reassured to hear that the destination account for any funds cannot be easily changed so there is a double level of security

Excellent customer service representative

7 July 2026
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Thanks for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and efficient staff and…

Very helpful and efficient staff and good rates of interest. Saniya Banerjee was most hepful,

7 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Saniya!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed to move money to my current…

I needed to move money to my current account and wasn’t sure how the system worked. I spoke with Vandella who was very helpful she was very knowledgeable, polite , courteous and user friendly. Just one phone call all and she carried out exactly what I needed. I would definitely recommend family BS
Thank you.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Family Building Society

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Vandelle!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

Alfie was very helpful. He resolved my doubts and took the trouble to call me back when the line dropped. My experience with the Family Building Society has always been positive.

3 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Alfie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very good building society to deal with!

I always find F.B.S.very helpfull when I need to contact them,and today was no exception with young man I dealt with was very helpfull!

3 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience!

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