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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 3,893 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
91%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended negatively 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 3893 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Branch staff in Edinburgh are extremely helpful.

Savings 29th May 2026

Branch staff in Edinburgh are extremely helpful. Kaia was very efficient.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Excellent service

Savings 29th May 2026

As new customers we were welcomed into the branch and promptly attended to by Natalie. She listen to our needs and quickly and clearly addressed... As new customers we were welcomed into the branch and promptly attended to by Natalie. She listen to our needs and quickly and clearly addressed them. Natalie was very helpful and approachable, she is a credit to the Scoiety. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service from Shirley and Natalie in partic...

    Excellent service from Shirley and Natalie in particular. Would be happy to stay if SBS offered the type of account I now need

    Savings
    Verified source 29th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Wonderful service in Inverness, the ladies were a joy

    Wonderful service in Inverness, the ladies were a joy

    Savings
    Verified source 29th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I regularly come into the Aberdeen office.

    I regularly come into the Aberdeen office. Always a warm welcome and efficient service

    Savings
    Verified source 29th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always great customer service in Galashiels.

    Always great customer service in Galashiels. Audrey was very helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service in Edinburgh a lovely young lady dealt...

    Great service in Edinburgh a lovely young lady dealt with my enquiries and I must say she was very pleasant

    Savings
    Verified source 28th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Kaia was extremely helpful today, I was late handing...

    Kaia was extremely helpful today, I was late handing in my maturity instructions but she was very reassuring.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Cara was very helpful and answered all my questions...

    Cara was very helpful and answered all my questions and explained everything very clearly. Excellent service!

    Savings
    Verified source 27th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The service we received was impeccable.

    The service we received was impeccable. Natalie was very patient helping set up my account. She was very professional and friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 27th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service helpful young ladies

    Great service helpful young ladies

    Savings
    Verified source 26th May 2026

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