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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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responded to in good time as agreed

Responded to in good time as agreed. Spoke to Lisa Adams who was very knowledgble and easy to understand and helpfull.

August 3, 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 Lisa!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Helpful

The Family Service Team Member Lisa Adams was very helpful with resolving my query.

August 3, 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 Lisa!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke with Saniya Banerjee

Spoke with Saniya Banerjee, extremely helpful & knowledgeable.

August 3, 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

MESSIAH WAS VERY HELPFUL AND HAD A…

MESSIAH WAS VERY HELPFUL AND HAD A BEAUTIFUL TELEPHONE MANNER,SO SCARCE IN THIS DIGITAL WORLD

July 31, 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

Excellent Customer Service Over The Phone

I called up and spoke to Rodger who was really helpful, stayed with me on the line while we resolved my internet banking issues, he explained everything and was super patient which I really appreciated. Issue resolved = happy customer.

July 31, 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 Rodger!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional and helpful

Sophie was professional and a very helpful customer service agent. Unfortunately I had to re register for online service, even though I had previously been registered as an existing customer, therefore cannot access my account until a code has been received by post, which should be with me in 5 days, but sadly with the state of Royal Mail deliveries in my area I can see this taking up to two or three weeks before it arrives! If you are a new customer you get the Vitrification code by email within 24 Hours!!

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Family Building Society

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we're glad to hear you found Sophie most helpful.

Your feedback regarding the online service has been passed on to the relevant team to support ongoing improvements to the new system.

Kind regards
Family Building Society

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service team

The customer service team, contactable by phone, are extremely helpful and competent, dealing effectively with any complications on the website, even calling back later to check. Thank you in particular, Tracy R.

July 31, 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

Easy and painless

It was painless; the phone was answered rapidly and after security questions, the advisor was able to help me with all my queries

July 30, 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

Customer Feedback

Was polite, patient and answered all my questions.

Thank you.

July 30, 2026
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Thanks for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The wonderful Jayden was so helpful and…

The wonderful Jayden was so helpful and clear speaking with an old person. Thank you.

July 30, 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 Jaydon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be very careful when dealing with Family as they make financial decisions on your behalf

Whilst managing my parents estate following the death of my father it became apparent that a bond had matured. Rather than this being placed in a low interest instant access account like 99% of investment companies Family took it upon themselves to lock this money into a 18 month bond (previously 12 month). When we called to get this money released we were told we had missed the cooling off period (30 days apparently). Cooling off periods relate to distant selling and when you make a decision and think better of it. We were then subjected to a list of very person questions as to why my elderly widowed mother wanted her money and what other assets we had held elsewhere. At the time of writing we are still waiting to hear if Family will release the money they have locked away but they have failed to come back with their decision within the 48 hours that they promised. Please be very careful when dealing with Family as they make financial decisions on your behalf.

July 27, 2026
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Reply from Family Building Society

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences.

We appreciate how difficult it can be to manage financial matters in these circumstances. Under the terms of the account, where no maturity instructions are received before the maturity date, funds are automatically reinvested into the equivalent fixed-term product.

We understand that individual circumstances can be challenging, and where customers are experiencing financial hardship, we can consider arrangements to release funds where needed to provide support.

We're sorry for the frustration caused, particularly regarding the delay in responding to your queries. We can confirm that an email has now been sent to address the concerns you raised.

Thank you again for sharing your feedback. We value your comments and are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations.

Kind regards
Family Building Society

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jaydon Kinshott of the Family Service was very helpful

Jaydon Kinshott of the Family Service Team was very patient in talking me through the process for creating a new login and in assisting in a withdrawal.

July 29, 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 Jaydon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Friendly, helpful staff. Knowledgeable and call answered promptly.

July 29, 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

Beyond the Call of Duty

I had a problem with registration onto the online system.
I rang for advice, got through promptly and the member of staff was exceptionally patient with me.

July 27, 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

Excellent service and clear

Excellent service and clear, concise advice.

Very pleased.

July 27, 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

Sarah- Jane-Vasquez- Phillips was…

Sarah- Jane-Vasquez- Phillipsn was kind, patient and very helpful to a deaf old dodderer. Many thanks!!

July 27, 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

Messiah was very helpful

Messiah was very helpful

July 27, 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 Messiah!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rebecca was extremely helpful and…

Rebecca was extremely helpful and patient in assisting me with arranging a new login – extremely good customer service

July 24, 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 Rebecca!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Vandelle Shango was very friendly and helped me through the proceedure that I needed. Just how Customer Services should be but often isn't.

July 24, 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 advisor

Helpful advisor, eash to deal with.

July 24, 2026
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Reply from Family Building Society

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

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