Scottish Building Society Reviews

Mortgages

Excellent personalised service

We were first attracted to SBS by the fact that it is a mutual organisation, owned and run for the benefit of its members. Unlike many other financial institutions is not primarily motivated by maximising profit and has a strong ethical... Read more

We were first attracted to SBS by the fact that it is a mutual organisation, owned and run for the benefit of its members. Unlike many other financial institutions is not primarily motivated by maximising profit and has a strong ethical commitment.

What we didn’t expect, when we first became SBS members, was an incredible personalised service from dedicated professionals.

The fact that we can talk to the same person about an issue rather than have to go through a call centre has been invaluable. Advice has always been provided clearly, in a timely and pleasant manner.

The level of service provided is second to none, particularly during Covid which must have challenging. The high level of service was maintained and the reassurance and expertise provided was invaluable.

Reviewed on 16th November 2021

Kirsty R

Mortgages

Website is outdated

Called and wasted my time completely to find out that they haven’t update their website, so that I now won’t qualify despite prior it appearing that I would.

Reviewed on 3rd November 2021

Jenna

Savings

Online review

It's Scottish. Why stop the regular saver?

Reviewed on 21st October 2021

Online customer

Savings

Troon branch review

I can go in an chat with the staff who are extremely pleasant

Reviewed on 21st October 2021

Troon branch customer

Savings

Galashiels branch review

Local, helpful & friendly. Mutual

Reviewed on 18th October 2021

Galashiels branch customer

Savings

Troon branch review

The transfer went through without a problem and any questions I had were quickly and professionally answered. The welcome pack was well laid out and very informative

Reviewed on 14th October 2021

Troon branch customer

Savings

Galashiels branch review

Very friendly staff, always willing to help

Reviewed on 12th October 2021

Galashiels branch customer

Savings

Troon branch review

Staff always very pleasant and helpful - taking time to explain transactions. Branch in Troon easily accessible. Calmly deal with transactions in a positive way

Reviewed on 8th October 2021

Troon branch customer

Savings

Glasgow branch review

Well done on your recent article in Society Magazine Loraine. So interesting to read and a lot I can relate to, you are very much a people person. Very helpful and knowledge

Reviewed on 6th October 2021

Glasgow branch customer

Savings

Troon branch review

Friendly, knowledgeable staff, all questions answered. Transfer of cash ISA from Virgin Money executed without any problems. Comprehensive information pack posted with transfer details

Reviewed on 5th October 2021

Troon branch customer

Mortgages

Peter McSherry was great.

We applied for additional borrowing against our existing mortgage with SBS and Peter McSherry was spot on from the beginning with what was a bit of a complex application for us. His advice and explanations definitely show his experience. Thank you!!

Reviewed on 16th September 2021

Blair Aitchison

Savings

Inverness branch review

Easy to use website, has local branch in Aberdeen

Reviewed on 13th September 2021

Inverness branch customer

Savings

Galashiels branch review

I was not informed in advance that the regular savings account was to be discontinued

Reviewed on 10th September 2021

Galashiels branch customer

Savings

Galashiels branch review

I like the branch network and especially the traditional passbook for transactions - especially suitable for an older customer with little digital knowledge skills or interest

Reviewed on 8th September 2021

Galashiels branch customer

Savings

Edinburgh branch review

Gives you a chance to put some money aside for when you may need it

Reviewed on 7th September 2021

Edinburgh branch customer

Savings

Aberdeen branch review

Fine and handy, good times, very helpful

Reviewed on 6th September 2021

Aberdeen branch customer

Savings

Aberdeen branch review

I prefer they now have an Aberdeen branch, as opposed to an agency. I like their ISA accounts being 'open ended' as opposed to 'fixed term'. Obviously interest rates could always be better (this applied to the entire banking industry!)

Reviewed on 17th August 2021

Aberdeen branch customer

Savings

Galashiels branch review

Friendly but professional staff. Very helpful. Better interest rate - but that's a sign of the times at the moment :(

Reviewed on 17th August 2021

Galashiels branch customer

Savings

Aberdeen branch review

Cashier (Sam) was very friendly and gave first class service. Can't fault anything.

Reviewed on 9th August 2021

Aberdeen branch customer

Savings

Galashiels branch review

Personal counter service is excellent - it's important to know your customers. Very important to retain passbooks!

Reviewed on 9th August 2021

Galashiels branch customer