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Rated Excellent 4.88/5

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 3,736 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
5 star
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4 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 3736 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Fantastic to get face to face service.

Savings 14th April 2026

Fantastic to get face to face service. The lady on the counter today was so helpful, she made everything so simple and like nothing was too much.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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My meeting today with Shirley mackintosh, relationsh...

Savings 14th April 2026

My meeting today with Shirley mackintosh, relationship centre assistant was very efficiently dealt with and she was very pleasant. A good person representing your society.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Loraine very pleasant and friendly to deal with for...

    Loraine very pleasant and friendly to deal with for my new account

    Savings
    Verified source 14th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Kaia was a great help today Edinburgh

    Kaia was a great help today Edinburgh

    Savings
    Verified source 14th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Very positive and great experience ...

    Very positive and helpful experience got everything I needed

    Savings
    Verified source 14th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendliness of all staff, helpful staff, Loraine wa...

    Friendliness of all staff, helpful staff, Loraine was helpful again with my new application of Isa

    Savings
    Verified source 14th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service, always friendly and efficient

    Great service, always friendly and efficient

    Savings
    Verified source 14th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Visited Inverness branch last week

    Visited Inverness branch last week, they were very busy but despite this Natalie was still smiling away and was very helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 13th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service from all local staff, always pleasant...

    Great service from all local staff, always pleasant and very pleasant to deal with.

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    Savings
    Andrew J 13th April 2026
  • 5/5

    I spoke to lorraine kane who was able to help with m...

    I spoke to lorraine kane who was able to help with my enquiry, very proffesional as always

    {"display":"Janice M","full_name":"Janice M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Janice M 13th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful and informative and good privacy.

    Very helpful and informative and good privacy.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th April 2026

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