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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 4,170 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
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 4170 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Renewing an ISA in Inverness

Savings 24th July 2026

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

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Getting back online

Savings 24th July 2026

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

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 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
  • 5.00/5

    Lorraine in gala was very helpful during our telepho...

    Lorraine in gala was very helpful during our telephonic conversation arranged a call back to support getting on line and this has not long happened,... Lorraine in gala was very helpful during our telephonic conversation arranged a call back to support getting on line and this has not long happened, thats me fully active and can view my accounts, if i had juat read the password requirements I would have saved both of us alot of time but i am ever so grateful for the help and efficiency from scottish building society Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was just in you Frederick Street branch and had a...

    I was just in you Frederick Street branch and had a delightful experience with June who helped me download your new banking app, and helped... I was just in you Frederick Street branch and had a delightful experience with June who helped me download your new banking app, and helped me register for online, I was originally an online customer and never used it much as it wasn't user friendly however she has explained the new online and it sounds very modern she has explained next steps clearly and give me her card to call her if I need support , very attentive and personable experience Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was in the Edinburgh branch on Tuesday and was ser...

    I was in the Edinburgh branch on Tuesday and was serviced by maxine who was very attentive and helpful she assisted me through the web... I was in the Edinburgh branch on Tuesday and was serviced by maxine who was very attentive and helpful she assisted me through the web to show me how to become a digital customer which I wasn't going to do given I only have a fixed isa with your self and dont feel the need to, however she explained its always good to be able to view your account and maturity dates and also if I opened any further accounts I would see them immediately so I will indeed think about this but she was very helpful Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 24th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Had a brilliant experience from a young lady called...

    Had a brilliant experience from a young lady called Abbie in the Edinburgh branch. I went in without an appointment and was taken almost straight... Had a brilliant experience from a young lady called Abbie in the Edinburgh branch. I went in without an appointment and was taken almost straight away. She was very knowledgable and the process to open a savings account was straight forward. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Customer service ...

    Call answered quickly on both times , problem resolved quickly, both were very polite professional and communication was excellent

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