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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 3,879 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 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 3879 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great service in Aberdeen and always a warm welcome.

Savings 22nd May 2026

Great service in Aberdeen and always a warm welcome. Thank you

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Savings 22nd May 2026

Lorraine was excellent and friendly in her help today. Thanks

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Staff in Edinburgh are really great, Kaia and Abbie...

    Staff in Edinburgh are really great, Kaia and Abbie were extremely helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Audrey was very knowledgable, friendly and helpful.

    Audrey was very knowledgable, friendly and helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great customer service

    I was requesting to transfer money from the Building Society to my bank account. I received excellent service from Shirley at the Inverness Branch. Very... I was requesting to transfer money from the Building Society to my bank account. I received excellent service from Shirley at the Inverness Branch. Very helpful, knowledgeable and patient. Shirley made me feel very secure indoing this transaction Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly, helpful and face-to-face service

    In the Galashiels branch I was assisted in opening my account by Audrey who provided excellent service in terms of explaining how the account works... In the Galashiels branch I was assisted in opening my account by Audrey who provided excellent service in terms of explaining how the account works and dealing promptly with issues arising. I look forward to visiting the branch when necessary. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Why I have chosen to bank with SBS

    I am pleased to have found a bank that is on the high street and offers a personal rather than solely online service.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Customer Service

    I phoned customer services regarding a savings matter. The call was answered timeously. Audrey was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and provided clear advice. I would not... I phoned customer services regarding a savings matter. The call was answered timeously. Audrey was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and provided clear advice. I would not hesistate in recommending the Scottish Building Society as a first port of call on savings matters. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Janette S 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excvellent customer service

    I made a mess of logging in and phoned you. The call was taken with almost no waiting time by Shirley from Inverness who was... I made a mess of logging in and phoned you. The call was taken with almost no waiting time by Shirley from Inverness who was extremely helpful and pleasant and sorted the problem quickly and with no fuss. I later missed a call from Kaia from Glasgow and when I returned the call which was answered quickly, spoke to Gerard who wanted me to confirm that the withdrawal was my decision and for a non suspicious reason. He again was very friendly and supportive. This is so refreshing compared with the customer support offered by other online banking firms. My only slight concern was the time taken for the transfer of funds to happen. I would have liked to be told upfront what the likely timescale would be. However, all in all, I had considered closing the account but having had this excellent customer service experience, I shall now keep it open.Excellent Customer Service Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Alice H 20th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Coming into the bank I was met with Audrey, she was...

    Coming into the bank I was met with Audrey, she was really helpful with opening my account and I had no problems I would recommend... Coming into the bank I was met with Audrey, she was really helpful with opening my account and I had no problems I would recommend this back for in-person help and issure Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 20th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good Scottish Company

    Set up Isa with no issues-very efficient and friendly staff

    Savings
    Verified source 20th May 2026

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