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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 4,176 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
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1 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 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 4176 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

There must be an easier way to Register.

Savings 27th July 2026

I have had to try and Register for the new system. I have had problems online and had to contact the Society by telephone. I... I have had to try and Register for the new system. I have had problems online and had to contact the Society by telephone. I spoke to Katie McKnight at Troon and I must say she managed my call with patience (as I am not too good with technology), gave me really good instructions to follow, was respectful, efficient and was a pleasure to talk with. My problem is that the system would not allow the registration process to be completed and I was asked to update my memorable information and call back to complete the process. On calling back the lady who answered my call ( unfortunately I didn't get her name ), was also very helpful and I have no issue with her at all, but even though I had updated the system and verified my personal details, again the system failed to complete registration process. My complaint is that I have spent time in having to make these two calls initially giving the answers to multiple questions to verify who I am and rather than simply transferring my accounts onto a new system I am put through this farce unnecessarily where I now have to wait till tomorrow and see if the registration has now worked and if not I have to make another call back. Read more Read less

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Excellent Customer Service

Savings 27th July 2026

I was very confused as to how to register my account online as I want to set up a monthly payment. Service by Loraine great... I was very confused as to how to register my account online as I want to set up a monthly payment. Service by Loraine great and very much appreciated as I am elderly, thank you Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful delighted to deal with real people

    Very helpful delighted to deal with real people

    Savings
    Verified source 27th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Account change

    Received the advice required from a friendly Abbie McKinlay

    Savings
    Verified source 26th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I have received all my documents today quicker than...

    I have received all my documents today quicker than expected thank you to all the helpful kind staff in Edinburgh for your friendly quick efficient service

    Savings
    Verified source 25th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Renewing an ISA in Inverness

    I went into the Inverness branch to renew an ISA & Shirley was so helpful thankyou Shirley!!

    Savings
    Verified source 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Getting back online

    Was helped to get back online. The SBS support staff member, Gerard, talked me through the process and was patient and helpful throughout.

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    Savings
    David W 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A very helpful Rachel made my day.

    Rachel was patient and most helpful, emailing me the information I was seeking very promptly indeed.. This has been a very difficult year for me... Rachel was patient and most helpful, emailing me the information I was seeking very promptly indeed.. This has been a very difficult year for me and my family, and I have not paid enough attention to many things. Rachel's help, empathy, and speedy response, has helped me resolve a number of long outstanding situations. I should have made that call long ago, but circumstances prevented me from managing to do so. First class helpful service. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Brian M 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly service from the ladies in Inverness

    Friendly service from the ladies in Inverness

    Savings
    Verified source 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent customer from Lisa in Edinburgh

    Excellent customer from Lisa in Edinburgh

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    Savings
    John G White 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Special thanks to abbie for spending the time today...

    Special thanks to abbie for spending the time today helping me with my accounts , you were very helpful I will be Edinburgh next week... Special thanks to abbie for spending the time today helping me with my accounts , you were very helpful I will be Edinburgh next week to open an account and looking forward to meeting you in person Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 24th July 2026

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