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Rated Excellent 4.88/5

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 3,760 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
5 star
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4 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 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 3760 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Always there for us.We are always made welcome.

Savings 17th April 2026

We are always made welcome. Staff know their business and can always answer our questions. They will provide important information to help us to reachthe... We are always made welcome. Staff know their business and can always answer our questions. They will provide important information to help us to reachthe right decisions. Always with a smile. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Great to deal with on the phone.

Mortgages 17th April 2026

Great to deal with on the phone. 10/10 Amy

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Cheery and informative Amy was a delight to chat to...

    Cheery and informative Amy was a delight to chat to today and I would recommend the society to anyone looking for savings served with a personality

    Mortgages
    Verified source 17th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Very attentive and helpful staff member

    Very attentive and helpful staff member

    Savings
    Verified source 17th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Once again an excellent experience in branch from Ge...

    Once again an excellent experience in branch from Gerard who was professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Supported by Loraine who makes a mean cup of tea.

    Savings
    Verified source 17th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Cath,Audrey and Lorraine

    Cath,Audrey and Lorraine are super helpful, polite and friendly. Always have a great chat with them. Very informative

    Savings
    Verified source 17th April 2026
  • 5/5

    My husband and myself had a very good experience wit...

    My husband and myself had a very good experience with Audrey from the Galashiels branch. She was very professional and understood perfectly why we were... My husband and myself had a very good experience with Audrey from the Galashiels branch. She was very professional and understood perfectly why we were there. She was very professional and friendly and we left knowing that she had fully executed our visit. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 16th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Great Customer service

    Loraine was very helpful and friendly when myself and husband were in opening ISA's today

    Savings
    Verified source 16th April 2026
  • 5/5

    My enquiry was professionally dealt with by a very p...

    My enquiry was professionally dealt with by a very pleasant Shirley Mackenzie . All details were explained to me in a easy to understand way..

    Savings
    Verified source 16th April 2026
  • 5/5

    ISA 2026/27

    I had an appointment for an ISA which I managed to get within a few days.

    Savings
    Verified source 16th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Natalie was so very friendly on the counter today, t...

    Natalie was so very friendly on the counter today, took the time to have a nice chat and help me with my savings

    Savings
    Verified source 16th April 2026

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