Absolutely wonderful experiance today. I went in wanting some advice and to look at options to open an ISA Helen and Anna were very knowledgeable, funny and kind to a fool knows nothing about savin... Toon meer
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I have used Furness for 3 mortgages across 3 properties over the past 10 years, and they have always been excellent. You can just pick up the phone or drop an email, and you are straight through to yo... Toon meer
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We have recently been looking at getting a 2nd mortgage and reached out to Furness to look at our options. From the very first conversations with Mandy, Sammy and Tiana right through to our con... Toon meer
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At Furness Building Society, we’ve been supporting our members and communities for over 150 years. As a mutual, we exist to serve our members, not shareholders, which means everything we do is focused on helping people achieve their financial goals with confidence. Whether you’re saving for the future, buying your first home, or managing your finances, we’re here to offer clear guidance, straightforward products, and a personal service you can rely on. We understand that everyone’s journey is different, so we take the time to listen and provide support tailored to individual needs. We’re proud of our roots and the communities we serve, combining local knowledge with a responsible approach to lending and saving. Our teams are committed to doing the right thing, offering honest advice, resolving issues when they arise, and continually improving the experience we provide. Feedback from our members is incredibly important to us. It helps us learn, grow, and ensure we’re delivering the level of service our members expect and deserve. At Furness, it’s about working together, supporting each other today and building a stronger financial future for generations to come.
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Lancaster Branch today - Really lovely experience
Visited the Lancaster Branch today, had amazing customer Service off a lovely lady called Helen! She was really helpful, friendly and welcoming, helped me with sorting some things I needed to go through - highly recommend and the office is lush!! Really impressed - it’s nice to deal with nice people so Thankyou x
4 juli 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience at our Lancaster branch.
Helen will be thrilled to read your kind words, we'll make sure your lovely feedback is passed on to her. It's great to know she made you feel so welcome and was able to help you with everything you needed.
We're also really pleased you enjoyed your visit to the branch, we wanted to create a welcoming space where people feel comfortable, so it's fantastic to hear you loved it!
Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. 😊
Contacting and speaking to staff…
Contacting and speaking to staff overall very pleasant and helpful.
However they only provide an annual statement in December of each year, but you don't receive it for several months after, so not up to date information.
I was a model customer never missing any payments and overpaid. However on my last renewal, I was quoted a much larger increase in percentage of interest, until I queried it, it was then reviewed as an existing customer, and lower rate offered. I very nearly moved my account.
I was on target for finishing my mortgage 2 years early, and received a confusing letter stating they were going to reduce my payments, but again on speaking staff clarified I could continue as I had been.
I had to contact them again as I had no end date, a terrible jargon filled letter arrived, giving different figures than staff had provided, no thank you for my valued custom. No app to monitor payments, this just a poor and disappointing ending, to a long customer relationship. Would recommend an app so customers can track there account. Staff had said they would pass this on, but no update provided.
2 juli 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your many years of loyalty to Furness Building Society. We really appreciate your thoughtful feedback.
We're pleased to hear that you found our colleagues pleasant and helpful whenever you got in touch. Providing friendly, personal service is something we care deeply about.
We're sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience didn't meet your expectations, particularly around your mortgage renewal, communications and the clarity of the information you received towards the end of your mortgage. We understand how frustrating this must have been, especially after being such a loyal customer.
We also appreciate your comments about online account access and the ability to track your mortgage more easily. Feedback like yours is invaluable and helps us continue to improve the experience we provide for our members.
Thank you again for sharing your experience. We wish you all the very best for the future and appreciate the opportunity to have supported you throughout your mortgage journey.
Great customer service
Their customer service is second to none. Always cheerful, always helpful.
We had a mortgage with Furness and would highly recommend
24 juni 2026
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that our team made such a positive impression with their cheerful and helpful service.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Great service
I needed some guidance on the process to reinvest the balance of an account. John at Furness’s Lancaster Branch could not have been more helpful. Not only explain the process and terminology but also offered a tutorial on the Furness App as well as answering more questions I had. Very satisfied. Thanks.
19 mei 2026
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Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear that John at our Lancaster branch was able to provide such helpful guidance and support while you reinvested your account balance.
At Furness Building Society, we believe in taking the time to explain things clearly and make banking as straightforward as possible, so it’s wonderful to know John was able to help you understand the process and terminology, as well as introduce you to the Furness App.
We’re especially pleased that you felt fully supported and had all your questions answered along the way. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to John and the wider Lancaster team.
Thank you again for your support and for choosing Furness Building Society.
Superb service definitely recommend
Mortgages arent the most exciting thing to deal with, and remortgages even less so. But I can honestly say the service that I received from Furness and Sammy in particular was excellent. I was up against it timewise to renew before going on to the fixed rate, as I was waiting for some funds to come in to pay off a lump sum, so it was a tight squeeze.
The service was quick and efficient and very simple in the end. Really helpful and kept me informed on what was going on and next steps
19 mei 2026
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Thank you for your brilliant 5-star review. We’re so pleased to hear that Sammy and the team were able to make your remortgage process quick, straightforward and stress-free, especially with the time pressures involved.
We understand that remortgaging can sometimes feel complicated, so it’s great to know that clear communication, regular updates and efficient service helped make everything much simpler for you in the end.
We pride ourselves on supporting members through every step of the process and taking the time to understand individual circumstances. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Sammy and the wider team.
Thank you again for choosing Furness Building Society, and for taking the time to share your experience.
Dealt with John at Lancaster branch
Dealt with John at Lancaster branch. Excellent service and explained things clearly
13 mei 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear that John at our Lancaster branch provided excellent service and explained everything clearly for you.
At Furness Building Society, we’re committed to offering friendly, straightforward support to every member, so it’s wonderful to know John made such a positive impression. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to him and the team.
Thank you again for your support and for choosing Furness Building Society.
Great Building Society and a great team in Lancaster.
Just managed to sort a new ISA for my father, using my POA, for the new financial year. The Lancaster Branch are a superb team and it’s great to deal with real people on the high street. Highly recommended and special thanks to John for going the extra mile in helping get everything sorted. I can highly recommend the Furness for all your personal needs.
8 mei 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review. We’re so pleased to hear that our Lancaster branch team were able to help you arrange a new ISA for your father and support you through the process using your Power of Attorney.
Providing personal, friendly service and taking the time to help our members and their families is incredibly important to us, so it’s fantastic to know the team made the experience such a positive one. We’ll make sure your special thanks are passed on to John for going the extra mile to get everything sorted for you.
It’s also great to hear how much you value being able to deal with real people on the high street something we’re very proud to continue offering in our local communities.
Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Furness Building Society.
You deal with people instead of computers
I bought a house at auction and contractualy I had to complete within 28 days.
The mortgage advisor Fern was extremely helpful and arranged a fast valuation and spoke to the underwriters straightaway.
Despite it being an auction property and my employment being complicated, the mortgage offer was firmed up and ready to go within 8 days.
What could have been a stressful situation, ended up being a straightforward one hour phone call and signing on few forms on the online portal.
16 april 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear that Fern was able to support you through what could have been a very time-sensitive and stressful situation.
Buying a property at auction with a tight completion deadline can be challenging, so it’s great to know Fern’s proactive approach, clear communication and close work with our underwriting team helped make the process smooth and straightforward for you.
At Furness Building Society, we pride ourselves on taking the time to understand each member’s individual circumstances, and we’re especially pleased that we could support you with a more complex case and deliver your mortgage offer so quickly. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Fern and the wider team.
Thank you again for choosing Furness Building Society, and we wish you all the best in your new home.
Confusing application process
I’ve opened many ISAs in the past and the online application for this one did not go well. After submitting my ID details I was advised that my application would need to be reviewed and then just minutes later another email telling me that I still need to complete the application process? Was eventually passed a few days later and have now funded the account so just hope that now works out ok.
5 april 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re sorry to hear that the online application process didn’t run as smoothly as it should have. We know how important it is for things to be clear and straightforward, especially when you’re setting up something like an ISA, and it sounds like our communications may have caused some confusion along the way.
It’s good to hear your application was successfully completed and funded, but we appreciate that the journey to get there matters just as much. Your feedback is really helpful and will be shared with the team as we continue to improve our online processes.
Lack of response
I opened an account online and had a follow-up question that I could not see the answer to online. I had no response to online chat (7+ hours still waiting) or 2 phone calls, which were both disconnected after a long hold. Not sure how to rate the experience...from other reviews it sounds like it's great if you actually manage to speak to someone.
7 april 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We’re really sorry to hear about the difficulty you had getting in touch. Waiting on chat for that length of time and experiencing call disconnections isn’t the level of service we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating that must have been—especially when you just needed a quick answer.
We’re pleased you were able to open your account, but being there when our members need us is just as important. Your feedback has been shared with the team so we can look at where things may have gone wrong and make improvements.
Total inefficiency.
I tried to open an ISA and went through all the security procedures, NI; Photo etc. Quite quickly I received an email saying that I had passed the security checks and that I would soon be receiving an email telling me how to proceed. No email arrived that day, so I used their online form to request it. Nothing heard! Two days later I sent them another reminder. Nothing! I cannot bear inefficiency, so I have now deposited my money with another provider.
7 april 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
We’re really sorry to hear about the lack of follow-up after your application. After completing the security steps, you should have received clear and timely communication on what to do next, and we understand how frustrating it must have been not to hear back despite chasing us.
We’re disappointed to hear that this led you to place your savings elsewhere, but we completely understand your decision. This isn’t the experience we want for our members, and your feedback will be shared with the team to help us improve how we manage and respond to applications.
If you would be open to discussing this further, we’d really welcome the opportunity to look into what happened.
EZPZ
Quick and easy to get everything set up and the advisor was helpful. Can't fault anything really
4 april 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for your kind feedback.
We’re really pleased to hear that you found the process quick and easy, and that our advisor was able to help along the way. That’s exactly the experience we aim to provide.
If there’s ever anything more we can support you with, we’re always here when you need us.
Good experience
2 april 2026
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Good company with friendly staff
2 april 2026
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Not great experience
Not a great experience. Stressful and frustrating. A 2 minute query took over an hour and 3 calls. I got through to someone to get cut off after 15 minutes. I called back to be on hold for over half an hour to then be cut off with a robot saying try again another time. No response on live web chat. I think they need to have an estimate of how long the wait is, better plan for busy times and not auto cut people off after 30 minutes; it wasn’t just before they closed.
7 april 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re really sorry to hear how frustrating this was – that’s not the level of service we aim to provide.
We understand how disappointing it must have felt to spend so long trying to resolve what should have been a quick query, especially after being cut off more than once and not being able to get through on other channels. That’s understandably stressful, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Your feedback is really important to us. We’re always looking at how we can improve our service, including how we manage busy periods and keep members informed about wait times.
If you’re still looking for support, we’d really like the opportunity to help resolve your query. Please do get in touch with at furness.direct@furness-bs.co.uk and we’ll make sure you’re supported as quickly as possible.
Still waiting 24 hours later for the…
Still waiting 24 hours later for the money to show up as deposited in my new Isa. Have messaged - no reply. Starting to wish I had paid more attention to other reviews
... Meanwhile hoping my money finds its way to account very soon
7 april 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for your review. We’re really sorry to hear that this has left you feeling uncertain – we understand how worrying it can be when money doesn’t appear in your account as quickly as expected.
ISA transfers and deposits can sometimes take a little time to show, even after funds have been sent, depending on the provider and the transfer process. However, we appreciate that waiting without an update, especially after reaching out, can be frustrating and unsettling.
This isn’t the experience we want for our members. If you’re still waiting, we’d really encourage you to get in touch with us directly so we can check the status of your ISA and give you a clear update.
If you’re still looking for support, we’d really like the opportunity to help resolve your query. Please do get in touch with at furness.direct@furness-bs.co.uk and we’ll make sure you’re supported as quickly as possible.
Poor customer service
Application requires photo ID. Have opened other ISA's, never needed this. Have to transfer sum in one transaction - rather than allowing a 'test' transfer to ensure the correct a/c. Just sitting waiting for half an hour on phone to speak to advisor..... still no answer. Cancelling my application.
7 april 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience – it’s clearly been frustrating, and not the straightforward process we aim to provide.
We understand that being asked for photo ID and needing to transfer funds in one transaction may feel different compared to other providers. These steps are in place to help keep your account secure and ensure we meet our regulatory responsibilities, but we appreciate they can feel inconvenient without clear explanation.
We’re also sorry to hear about the difficulty you had getting through to speak to someone.
Your feedback is important and helps us understand where we can improve both our processes and how we communicate them.
If you would be open to it, we’d really welcome the chance to support you further or talk through any concerns. Please do get in touch with at furness.direct@furness-bs.co.uk and we’ll make sure you’re supported as quickly as possible.
Unreliable tech and questionable data protection
In a similar vein to other reviewers, I had my ID taken and a photo taken and then was abruptly rejected for a savings account. Yes - an account where you put money in and hold it there, and there is no risk to the bank but there is a lot of benefit to them. So why the rejection? Can only imagine it's because their tech is broken which doesn't bode well. Where do they hold the sensitive and personal data they collect on applicants? Do they destroy it?
Thanks for the reply and to respond - I have taken an ISA out with another party - I’m a pretty solid financial bet - so the criteria for rejection are obviously a bit unscientific.
31 maart 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
We’re really sorry to hear about your experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.
We understand how frustrating it can feel to go through an application process and not receive the outcome you expected, especially when you’ve been asked to provide identification and personal information. While we can’t comment on individual cases here, decisions are never made lightly and are based on a range of checks designed to protect both our members and the Society.
On your concern around technology, we’re continually reviewing and improving our systems to make sure they work reliably and deliver the experience our members expect. Feedback like yours helps us identify where things may not have gone as smoothly as they should have.
In terms of your data, we take this responsibility very seriously. Any personal information provided during an application is handled securely and in line with UK data protection laws. We only retain information for as long as necessary to meet legal and regulatory requirements, after which it is safely deleted.
We’d really welcome the chance to look into this further for you and provide a clearer explanation. If you’re happy to do so, please contact us directly so we can review your application in detail.
Furness for the human touch
Can't fault Furness for friendly in-person responses via their contact channels (website, app and email). Special hats off to Chrissy C and Claire Y. I wonder if their IT systems have maybe been slightly overwhelmed by the end of tax year investment rush? But very impressed by their real people and it's a lesson for the avaricious top executives that having REAL people and not useless 'chatbots' wins over customers. Well done Furness.
30 maart 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, it really means a lot to us.
We’re delighted to hear that you’ve found our team friendly and helpful across our contact channels. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to our colleagues, they’ll really appreciate the mention.
You’re absolutely right that it can be a particularly busy time around the end of the tax year, and we’re grateful for your patience during that period. While we continue to improve our systems, we firmly believe in the value of real conversations and being there when our members need us.
As a mutual, it’s our people who make the difference, taking the time to listen, understand and support each member as an individual.
Thanks again for your feedback, and for being part of our community.
What a complicated enrolment photo id…
What a complicated enrolment photo id process which doesn't work
30 maart 2026
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Antwoord van Furness Building Society
We’re sorry to hear you’ve had a frustrating experience with the enrolment process.
Applying for an account should feel straightforward, so it’s disappointing to hear that the photo ID step didn’t work as expected. This part of the process is there to help keep our members’ accounts safe and secure, but we know it needs to work smoothly too.
We’re continually reviewing our systems to improve reliability and make things as simple as possible, and feedback like yours is really helpful in highlighting where we need to do better.
If you’re open to it, we’d really like the opportunity to help you complete your application or look into what went wrong. You can get in touch with our team directly and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
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