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Rated Excellent 4.89/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 3,827 product reviews

Average score of 4.89/5
5 star
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4 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 3827 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Inverness team are always so welcoming.

Savings 7th May 2026

Inverness team are always so welcoming. So nice to go in to smiles and a chat whilst getting my errands done.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Star Emloyee Audrey

Savings 7th May 2026

I was in the branch to transfer some money and Audrey went above and beyond to help me. Nothing was a problem.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Very helpful and friendly in Inverness

    Very helpful and friendly in Inverness

    Savings
    Verified source 7th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Katie MacKnight was very helpful - thanks

    Katie MacKnight was very helpful - thanks

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    Savings
    Martin E 6th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Customer service

    Your representative was very helpful professional and polite

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    Savings
    Robert K 6th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent customer service

    Didn’t realise I needed an appointment and the women there (Dawn and akatie) were super accommodating and seen me there and then - which was really helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 6th May 2026
  • 5/5

    New Scottish Building Society members.

    We were welcomed by Cara and she immediately put us at ease and helped us arrange two new accounts.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th May 2026
  • 5/5

    I recently visited the branch to open a new account...

    I recently visited the branch to open a new account and had a genuinely great experience. The team were brilliant from start to finish, friendly,... I recently visited the branch to open a new account and had a genuinely great experience. The team were brilliant from start to finish, friendly, professional, and incredibly efficient. Everything was explained clearly and the whole process felt simple and well-organised, which made a real difference. I even found myself saying I wish more organisations made things this easy! I also really appreciated that, despite arriving quite late, the team continued to serve me without any rush, even after hours. That level of customer care doesn’t go unnoticed. A big thank you to the team for making what could have been a stressful task feel straightforward and positive. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 6th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy to deal with.

    Easy to deal with. Everything explained clearly.

    Savings
    Verified source 5th May 2026
  • 5/5

    The ladies in Frederick street are a delight.

    The ladies in Frederick street are a delight. I was assisted by Kaia today and she handled all of my queries perfectly.

    Savings
    Verified source 5th May 2026
  • 5/5

    A couple of issues were sorted out quickly by Katie...

    A couple of issues were sorted out quickly by Katie McKnight

    {"display":"JACK DRAKE","full_name":"JACK DRAKE","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    JACK DRAKE 5th May 2026

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