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Rated Excellent 4.87/5

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 3,577 product reviews

Average score of 4.87/5
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Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Scottish Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and clear, personal service that makes banking feel human. People love the face-to-face access and find the mortgage and ISA processes straightforward when supported by staff. However, many find the interest rates on savings and ISAs a bit low and wish for better online services, including apps and easier transfers. Branch hours and postal delays also cause some frustration.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society staff are friendly, helpful, and make banking personal and easy.
  • People appreciate Scottish Building Society’s clear communication and helpful mortgage service.
  • Opening ISAs and savings accounts with Scottish Building Society is straightforward with friendly help.

Negative themes

  • Interest rates on savings and ISAs are often seen as too low compared to competitors.
  • Online services and digital processes are outdated and frustrating for many users.
  • Branch opening hours and postal delays cause inconvenience and frustration for some 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 3577 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent customer service

Savings 12th March 2026

Very comfortable with conversation, everything explained about my new ISA, great service from Loraine

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Only as good as your staff.

Savings 11th March 2026

I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN COMPUTING ALL MY LIFE AS A LECTURER AND DEVELOPER. HOWEVER GETTING OLDER I AM NOT SO SHARP AS I USED... I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN COMPUTING ALL MY LIFE AS A LECTURER AND DEVELOPER. HOWEVER GETTING OLDER I AM NOT SO SHARP AS I USED TO BE. I had some problems when I messed up the logging into my account that I could not solve. I contacted the help number where I was introduced to Ms. Audrey Smith who had an amazing amount ot patience and after listening to my sob story was very pleasant and solved my problems very quickly. Her very nice personality and calm nature were a god send. Many thanks Audrey and I will ask for you for my next problem. Thanks Ian Martin. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Excellent customer service

    Lorraine at the Glasgow branch was most helpful and made the whole process easy

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    Savings
    Fin 10th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service and friendly staff.

    I spoke to Katie in Troon about some problems I had getting logged in to my online account. She was extremely friendly and helpful and... I spoke to Katie in Troon about some problems I had getting logged in to my online account. She was extremely friendly and helpful and got my issue sorted without a delay. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Jac C 10th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Outstanding service

    Outstanding service - Natalie was very helpful and professional

    Savings
    Verified source 10th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent rates for saving

    Need to make an appointment and have necessary identification so takes a while to set up. Excellent rates for savings. Friendly staff.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Thanks you Loraine for your help yesterday,

    Thanks you Loraine for your help yesterday,

    Savings
    Verified source 10th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Above and beyond

    Shannan went over all the options available to us so efficiently, that it was easy for myself and my husband to make our decision on... Shannan went over all the options available to us so efficiently, that it was easy for myself and my husband to make our decision on what we wanted to do with our maturing bond. She also helped with our instant access account, getting us a better interest rate. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 9th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Savings product options

    Kath at Galashiels branch provided excellent information and knowledge of all of the options available when considering the most suitable products for our requirements.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent Customer Service

    I phoned up to ask for some assistance and Audrey was extremely helpful and very friendly.

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    Savings
    Louis 9th March 2026
  • 5/5

    All options explained by very helpful and knowledgea...

    All options explained by very helpful and knowledgeable Katie. Very happy with service received and will highly recommend.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th March 2026

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