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Scottish Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.90/5

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 4,480 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
5 star
91%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Scottish Building Society’s Savings product shines with genuinely friendly, helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward. Many love the ease of face-to-face service and quick, patient support, especially with ISAs and online issues. However, some find the online system clunky and wish for better digital tools and clearer communication on account details.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society Savings staff are friendly, helpful and make you feel valued. (81 mentions)
  • Face-to-face service with Scottish Building Society Savings is easy and highly valued. (44 mentions)
  • Scottish Building Society Savings staff are patient and clear when helping with ISAs. (25 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 4480 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Online account issues

Savings 17th September 2026

Katie (Troon) was very helpful and patient when i was locked out of my online account. Had me up and running in 5 minutes.

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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I had a very positive experience in Galashiels branc...

Savings 17th September 2026

I had a very positive experience in Galashiels branch, Audrey was very friendly, professional and helpful. I really appreciated her patience and willingness to go the extra mile to help.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    I visited the Glasgow branch as I was having difficu...

    I visited the Glasgow branch as I was having difficulty with my online sign in. I dealt with a very efficient and polite woman by... I visited the Glasgow branch as I was having difficulty with my online sign in. I dealt with a very efficient and polite woman by the name of Rachel. She was able to help me with my issue and this was resolved without any problems. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 16th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Scottish Building Society staff are friendly, profes...

    Scottish Building Society staff are friendly, professional and take care of you through the process with good communications and excellent advice and guidance.

    {"display":"CP","full_name":"CP","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    CP 16th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Went to the branch in Inverness, didn't have an appo...

    Went to the branch in Inverness, didn't have an appointment but was seen by Natalie straight away. Both ladies in the office were very polite. Great service, thanks

    Savings
    Verified source 16th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    SBS in my town is wonderful.

    SBS in my town is wonderful.i can go in and speak to a human which is so rare nowadays.the fixed term ISAs give very competitive... SBS in my town is wonderful.i can go in and speak to a human which is so rare nowadays.the fixed term ISAs give very competitive interest rates.i also do online banking which is very user friendly. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 16th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Called in as was struggling to get logged into my ac...

    Called in as was struggling to get logged into my account. Spoke to Natalie who very kindly helped my wife and I get logged in.... Called in as was struggling to get logged into my account. Spoke to Natalie who very kindly helped my wife and I get logged in. We do struggle with tech but she was very patient and polite Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 16th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Fantastic service from Holly in Edinburgh.

    Fantastic service from Holly in Edinburgh. She mentioned she was new, but if she hadn’t told me, I would never have known! She was confident, friendly and professional throughout

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    All encounters with staff has been positive and frie...

    All encounters with staff has been positive and friendly in Glasgow branch

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I had difficulty loging into the new system.

    I had difficulty loging into the new system.I am now 78 and the instructions were not clear. I eventually got in successfully and everything seemed... I had difficulty loging into the new system.I am now 78 and the instructions were not clear. I eventually got in successfully and everything seemed Ok until I tried again later and I could not get in. I phoned in and got Katie McKnight who was excellent and solved all my problems. The main problem I have is that I am now 78 and the system I don't think takes into account older customers. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Ian H 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    good service

    They are responsive to queries, take time to make sure all your business is done to your satisfaction and they lend responsibly

    {"display":"Jennifer B","full_name":"Jennifer B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jennifer B 15th September 2026

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