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Scottish Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 4,145 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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 4145 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I had the pleasure of speaking with Abbie today.

Savings 21st July 2026

I had the pleasure of speaking with Abbie today. She answered the questions about my maturing bond and couldn’t have been more helpful.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Very impressed with the service received by Abbie he...

Savings 21st July 2026

Very impressed with the service received by Abbie helping me get online. The service at the Scottish is second to none.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Absolutely excellent!

    I had trouble logging in to the online system so called the support number and spoke with Katie in Troon and she tried to help... I had trouble logging in to the online system so called the support number and spoke with Katie in Troon and she tried to help over the phone and then invited me to the Troon branch. She went through everything and we got sorted. Her patience and customer service skills are second to none. This has been a huge weight lifted from my shoulders. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 21st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Natalie was very helpful and made banking with sbs v...

    Natalie was very helpful and made banking with sbs very easy

    Savings
    Verified source 21st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Online Banking

    Had problems setting up our new online banking. Katie from Troon branch could not have been more helpful with my problems. No rush whatsoever and... Had problems setting up our new online banking. Katie from Troon branch could not have been more helpful with my problems. No rush whatsoever and waited on phone till she was sure I had completed my login. She is an asset to Scottish Building Society. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Isobel 21st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Shirley in Inverness was excellent.

    Shirley in Inverness was excellent. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable throughout. The whole experience was welcoming and both staff members couldn’t have been more helpful than... Shirley in Inverness was excellent. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable throughout. The whole experience was welcoming and both staff members couldn’t have been more helpful than they were. Thank You SBS for your super service! Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 20th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    My visit to inverness branch

    Shirley at inverness branch and the other staff were very helpful friendly and made our visit easy and pleasant

    Savings
    Verified source 20th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Super service by super staff

    Your treated like family, and you never feel rushed the staff happy to help and can always answer any questions.

    Savings
    Verified source 20th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Kaia gave excellent service today.

    Kaia gave excellent service today. I rate the Scottish very highly on their approach to account openings. In the branch with a human!

    Savings
    Verified source 20th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful and efficient service from Abbie in Edi...

    Very helpful and efficient service from Abbie in Edinburgh today.

    Savings
    Verified source 20th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Galashiels Relationship Centre

    Went into Galashiels to pay in cheque & have passbooks updated was dealt with by Lorraine who was helpful & friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 20th July 2026

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