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Scottish Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 4,002 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
4 star
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3 star
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Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Scottish Building Society really shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the personal touch of local branches, which many find reassuring and easy to deal with. The savings products are generally well explained and competitive, though some feel the interest rates could be better. Online services and digital processes often frustrate users, especially with ISA transfers and account management, and there’s a strong wish for more branches and improved digital tools.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and professional.
  • The personal service and face-to-face contact at Scottish Building Society branches is much appreciated.
  • Scottish Building Society’s ISA and savings account staff provide clear advice and helpful support.

Negative themes

  • The online system is often confusing and not user-friendly for Scottish Building Society savers.
  • Interest rates at Scottish Building Society are sometimes seen as uncompetitive or too low.
  • Fewer branches and limited local access frustrate many Scottish Building Society customers.
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About Scottish Building Society

Scottish Building Society are as true to our purpose today as the day we were founded in 1848– we help the people of Scotland and beyond to buy homes and save for the future by providing uncomplicated financial products in a reassuring and friendly way.

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Reviews for Scottish Building Society

Showing 11 of 4002 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great service from Lorraine always helpful and looks...

Savings 22nd June 2026

Great service from Lorraine always helpful and looks after my accounts

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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A very prompt response to my telephone call enquiry

Savings 22nd June 2026

A very prompt response to my telephone call enquiry

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Seen immediately by Natalie, very helpful.

    Seen immediately by Natalie, very helpful. Organised all my accounts very efficiently.

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service and help from Loraine, clear and welco...

    Great service and help from Loraine, clear and welcoming

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent Service Able to carry out my business easily.

    Able to carry out my business easily. Rachel was professional and excellent. Mudassar leads an excellent team - well done and thank you. Always a... Able to carry out my business easily. Rachel was professional and excellent. Mudassar leads an excellent team - well done and thank you. Always a pleasure to conduct business in a very welcoming environment. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly staff and efficient, informative service

    Friendly staff and efficient, informative service

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly staff and efficient, informative service

    Friendly staff and efficient, informative service

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly staff and efficient, informative service

    Friendly staff and efficient, informative service

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    very good customer service, friendly

    very good customer service, friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 21st June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    My husband and I wanted to open savings accounts.

    My husband and I wanted to open savings accounts. Kaia Simpson was very helpful and guided us to the accounts we wanted providing all the... My husband and I wanted to open savings accounts. Kaia Simpson was very helpful and guided us to the accounts we wanted providing all the information and advice we required in a very professional, friendly and kind manner. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 19th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly service in Inverness, helpful staff

    Very friendly service in Inverness, helpful staff

    Savings
    Verified source 19th June 2026

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