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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 4,220 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
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 really shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of face-to-face service in local branches. People appreciate the clear explanations and personal touch, especially when dealing with savings and ISAs. On the downside, many find the interest rates a bit low and wish for better online services and more branch locations.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society’s staff are friendly, helpful, and make banking feel personal. (81 mentions)
  • Scottish Building Society’s branches offer a welcoming face-to-face experience that many really value. (37 mentions)
  • Scottish Building Society makes ISA setup and transfers straightforward with clear advice. (21 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Interest rates on Scottish Building Society savings and ISAs could be more competitive. (6 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 4220 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Information regarding untaxed interest.

Savings 4th August 2026

Tax query .phoned to confirm how much untaxed interest was paid to me in the last financial year. Maxine helped me quickly and was very efficient and polite.

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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new SBS Online Registration

Savings 4th August 2026

Had to contact customer service re issue new SBS Online Registration. Katie McKnight / Troon answered my call. Katie spoke with a calm clear friendly... Had to contact customer service re issue new SBS Online Registration. Katie McKnight / Troon answered my call. Katie spoke with a calm clear friendly voice reassuring me that the issue would be resolved. Following her advice and with a little help from the tech people at her end a good outcome achieved. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Helpful and friendly.

    Locked out of my account and was helped though the process by Lisa. Friendly and helpful.

    {"display":"Claire j","full_name":"Claire j","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Claire j 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I just came into Edinburgh to pay some cash in and K...

    I just came into Edinburgh to pay some cash in and Kaia made me aware that my account wasn’t a great interest rate. I was... I just came into Edinburgh to pay some cash in and Kaia made me aware that my account wasn’t a great interest rate. I was grateful that she mentioned this and took the time to review my savings. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was assisted yesterday on the telephone by audrey,...

    I was assisted yesterday on the telephone by audrey, appologies i didnt get what branch she is based in so i hope this message finds... I was assisted yesterday on the telephone by audrey, appologies i didnt get what branch she is based in so i hope this message finds her well, I just want to say thank you for all your help and assistance I received all my codes today and have access to my account online. Sandy. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    New ISA.

    Excellent service from Kaia today in Edinburgh.

    Savings
    Verified source 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Thank you lisa the manager in Edinburgh who helped me.

    Thank you lisa the manager in Edinburgh who helped me.over the phone to get registered online , she guided me through each step clearly and... Thank you lisa the manager in Edinburgh who helped me.over the phone to get registered online , she guided me through each step clearly and then talked me through how to update my address using the message service and stayed on the telephone while I also sent my ID....this is what you call service really went over and beyond ever so gratefull Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Called with a query relating to registration for new...

    Called with a query relating to registration for new system, spoke with Abbie who was extremely helpful in guiding me through the set up.

    {"display":"Andrew S","full_name":"Andrew S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Andrew S 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A very helpfull and knowledgeable lady called Lisa a...

    A very helpfull and knowledgeable lady called Lisa assisted my helping getting my self and wife on line..she made the journey clear and talked me... A very helpfull and knowledgeable lady called Lisa assisted my helping getting my self and wife on line..she made the journey clear and talked me through every stage , thank you this really was excellent Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 4th August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Assistance on the phone

    Phoned for assistance with registering on line on new system as I had muddled myself. Abbey M. was very helpful in assisting and even rang... Phoned for assistance with registering on line on new system as I had muddled myself. Abbey M. was very helpful in assisting and even rang me back swiftly when we got cut off on the phone. Much appreciated. Read more Read less

    {"display":"EScot","full_name":"EScot","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    EScot 4th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Customer service as it should be.

    Lisa was great, helping me get registered with SBS's new online system. Information and instructions were clear and she was very patient with an old Luddite.

    {"display":"Paul K","full_name":"Paul K","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Paul K 4th August 2026

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