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Rated Excellent 4.88/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 3,708 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 3708 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Busy branch given a new tax year not surprised howev...

Savings 8th April 2026

Busy branch given a new tax year not surprised however the staff were attentive ,polite and nothing was trouble

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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I spoke with Katie McKnight, Troon Branch earlier to...

Savings 8th April 2026

I spoke with Katie McKnight, Troon Branch earlier today. She was very friendly, helpful and efficient which I appreciated very much. An added bonus was... I spoke with Katie McKnight, Troon Branch earlier today. She was very friendly, helpful and efficient which I appreciated very much. An added bonus was that the phone was answered almost immediately. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Good standard of care for their members and lovely t...

    Good standard of care for their members and lovely to speak to a person face to face. Don’t change

    Savings
    Verified source 8th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Busiest I have ever seen the branch in Troon today b...

    Busiest I have ever seen the branch in Troon today but the service still faultless.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Perfect experience as always.

    Perfect experience as always. Amy and her team are outstanding and they are an example of what service should be provided in all establishments.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful and friendly staff in Glasgow branch so...

    Very helpful and friendly staff in Glasgow branch sorted everything we needed ,very efficient and explained to us about new isa available will be making a new appointment.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Great people

    Great staff great to do business with would recommend

    Savings
    Verified source 8th April 2026
  • 4/5

    The Edinburgh branch was very busy yesterday but the...

    The Edinburgh branch was very busy yesterday but the staff were excellent and helped me with my application, Kaia answered all of my queries and was very professional.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Took time to explain the why to my questions, Credit...

    Took time to explain the why to my questions, Credit due to Scottish building soc and Amy Richardmond who answered my call

    Savings
    Verified source 8th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Well done SBS

    I was impressed by the service , I didn't have to wait for ages for the phone to be answered. I needed help and although... I was impressed by the service , I didn't have to wait for ages for the phone to be answered. I needed help and although I didn't have all the information required Katie McKnight was able to answer my query and provide paperwork to confirm the information. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    george birch 8th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Called to enquire about some details and answered th...

    Called to enquire about some details and answered then lovely email from Amy Richmond to confirm details which was very handy to refer back too.

    Savings
    Verified source 7th April 2026

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