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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 4,190 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 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 comfort of face-to-face service in local branches. People appreciate the clear explanations and personal touch, especially when dealing with savings and ISAs. On the downside, many find the interest rates a bit low and wish for better online services and more branch locations.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society’s staff are friendly, helpful, and make banking feel personal. (81 mentions)
  • Scottish Building Society’s branches offer a welcoming face-to-face experience that many really value. (37 mentions)
  • Scottish Building Society makes ISA setup and transfers straightforward with clear advice. (21 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Interest rates on Scottish Building Society savings and ISAs could be more competitive. (6 mentions)
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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 4190 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Always a smile and a chat whenever I appear

Savings 28th July 2026

Always a smile and a chat whenever I appear

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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The Girls in the Troon office on Tuesday were extrem...

Savings 28th July 2026

The Girls in the Troon office on Tuesday were extremely helpful and new exactly what we required can’t rate them highly enough

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Resolving an issue

    Tried to open an account online and it crashed on me. Made a call to customer services and spoke to Audrey Smith. She was very... Tried to open an account online and it crashed on me. Made a call to customer services and spoke to Audrey Smith. She was very polite, knowledgeable and picked up on my issue very quickly. She then took timeout to talk me through how to register properly in a very easy way for me. She then explained in full what will happen next and what to do. Audrey was a very helpful and a fantastic help. A credit to the company. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Martin 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Katie was so helpful worked through my problem with me

    Got myself into a bit of a mess trying to get online today. Spoke with Katie from the Troon branch she sorted me out brilliantly.... Got myself into a bit of a mess trying to get online today. Spoke with Katie from the Troon branch she sorted me out brilliantly. She explained everything took me through the full process made it so easy. She was fantastic also so nice. Thank you Katie Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Angela 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very happy with the service received from Abbie help...

    Very happy with the service received from Abbie helping me to get on to the new online system she was so patient with me.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    First class service from Katie and De applying for I...

    First class service from Katie and De applying for ISA 25/26

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A very professional and informative interaction.

    A very professional and informative interaction.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff in Edinburgh are so polite and very professional.

    Staff in Edinburgh are so polite and very professional. Kaia took me through the application in a very efficient manner.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent customer service and problem solving

    Came in with a query I couldn't solve myself. The team Loraine and Lucy were amazing, brought me inside and walked me through the entire... Came in with a query I couldn't solve myself. The team Loraine and Lucy were amazing, brought me inside and walked me through the entire new process. Very personable yet professional all the way. Highly recommended. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Had to get in contact as I had a problem with transf...

    Had to get in contact as I had a problem with transferring a substantial amount of funds to my account.A very helpful lady Named Lorraine... Had to get in contact as I had a problem with transferring a substantial amount of funds to my account.A very helpful lady Named Lorraine Thomson assured me me she would look right into it and contact me later that day. Which she did with my problem rectified and the funds in my account. She was very helpful and reassuring and provided excellent customer services. Very satisfied. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Steve 27th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Guardianship ISA transfer

    I had to transfer an ISA which was a guardianship account. The colleague (Gerard) was fantastic. Really helpful, provided updates when he said he would... I had to transfer an ISA which was a guardianship account. The colleague (Gerard) was fantastic. Really helpful, provided updates when he said he would and really went the extra mile Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 27th July 2026

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