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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 3,688 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
5 star
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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 3688 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Very Good Help Desk

Savings 3rd April 2026

I contacted the help desk as I was locked out of my online account and spoke to Katie. As I have a disability. using a... I contacted the help desk as I was locked out of my online account and spoke to Katie. As I have a disability. using a keyboard takes me a bit of time. Katie was extremely helpful and patient and talked me through the process of getting into my account again. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Efficient, friendly staff

Savings 3rd April 2026

Every time I spoke to a staff member in any branch, they were friendly, helpful and efficient, going out of their way to sort my request.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Helpful and Supportive Staff Members

    I have been managing both parents accounts with the building society with having POA . The staff were so understanding when mum passed anway. We... I have been managing both parents accounts with the building society with having POA . The staff were so understanding when mum passed anway. We to get probate/ confirmation etc . They helped so much with their support and compassion at a very difficult time Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd April 2026
  • 5/5

    Katie, Dawn and Amy were amazing

    Katie, Dawn and Amy were very helpful and provided excellent service

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd April 2026
  • 5/5

    Relevant Linguistic Skills are Important in Banking.

    I always get to speak to someone Scottish who can actually understand the Scots language. This is in stark contrast to other ‘Scottish’ banks or... I always get to speak to someone Scottish who can actually understand the Scots language. This is in stark contrast to other ‘Scottish’ banks or BS. It’s usually someone in a branch I speak too as well, which I value. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Davie 2nd April 2026
  • 5/5

    Opened a new account yesterday, great service

    Opened a new account yesterday, great service

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd April 2026
  • 5/5

    Fantastic service in Inverness

    Fantastic service in Inverness - even though they were very busy they were still very professional and pleasant

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd April 2026
  • 5/5

    Help is at hand !

    Having had difficulty with last minute transfer of funds from my bank to SBS I called the latter for assistance. I was connected to June... Having had difficulty with last minute transfer of funds from my bank to SBS I called the latter for assistance. I was connected to June (Mitchell) in the Edinburgh office. June listened and gave advice in a patient, clear and friendly manner. June then insisted on staying on line whilst I tried ( this time successfully) the transfer process again. June has a talent for putting members/customers at ease from the start of a conversation. A true customer service champion. Many thanks for your assistance June. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Stuart 2nd April 2026
  • 4/5

    The staff was very professional and very helpful

    The staff was very professional and very helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd April 2026
  • 5/5

    The Friendliest Building Society

    I like the friendly service from the staff in Galashiels. They're always happy to help me and greet me by name when I visit the... I like the friendly service from the staff in Galashiels. They're always happy to help me and greet me by name when I visit the branch. Lorraine was excellent yesterday, taking the time to ask how I was before efficiently dealing with my requests. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 1st April 2026
  • 5/5

    Our visit to Troon Branch

    We were given an appointment that suited our timescale very quickly. At the branch we were warmly welcomed by both girls and dealt with extremely efficiently.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st April 2026

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