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Scottish Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

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 4,359 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
1%
2 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 4359 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I have called up today as I had issues getting on line.

Savings 20th August 2026

I have called up today as I had issues getting on line...there was some technical issues but was assured a call back with in 2... I have called up today as I had issues getting on line...there was some technical issues but was assured a call back with in 2 hours to have it resolved....I got the call and my issue resolved ( it was my fault) so thank you for your time , patience and disnt make me feel stupid or an inconvenience I was treat with kindness and was supported thank you Colin Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Always a pleasure when visiting gala the ladies alw...

Savings 20th August 2026

Always a pleasure when visiting gala the ladies always treat me like a person not a robot

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Help with savings account needed and received

    I was assisted via the secure email system by both Katie and Dawn. Both were prompt and efficient in the information and assistance they gave... I was assisted via the secure email system by both Katie and Dawn. Both were prompt and efficient in the information and assistance they gave me. Following on from that, Maxine further assisted me over the phone. Maxine provided a quick and accurate, definitive answer to my primary question, however her friendly and professional manner and approach resulted in me asking her advice on a separate issue regards future savings options. She has left me furnished with information that will be extremely valuable going forward. In all cases, glad that communication, whether by email or over the phone is quick and effective. Thank you. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    RM 20th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Visited Edinburgh today and was greeted by 2 very yo...

    Visited Edinburgh today and was greeted by 2 very young delightful ladies very helpful indeed , I was served by kaia who is an extremely attentive young lady

    Savings
    Verified source 20th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Dealt with Cara and David recently while sorting out...

    Dealt with Cara and David recently while sorting out my bond. Both so friendly and helpful. A pleasure to deal with

    Savings
    Verified source 20th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was greeted by Abbie today when I went into the Ed...

    I was greeted by Abbie today when I went into the Edinburgh branch with a number of ISA queries. Abbie couldn’t have been more happy... I was greeted by Abbie today when I went into the Edinburgh branch with a number of ISA queries. Abbie couldn’t have been more happy to help thank you for such a brilliant service. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 20th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    So easy to do my banking, simple and quick.

    So easy to do my banking, simple and quick. Wonderful service from Natalie, always very pleasant.

    Savings
    Verified source 20th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very good personal attention from Katie at Troon bra...

    Very good personal attention from Katie at Troon branch. Tried to help over telephone some days ago and invited me in to solve my problem in person. Wonderful service.

    Savings
    Verified source 20th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    SBS have upgraded their online services.

    SBS have upgraded their online services. This required new passwords , profiles and memorable words. This sadly is an irksome necessity in today's world. Living... SBS have upgraded their online services. This required new passwords , profiles and memorable words. This sadly is an irksome necessity in today's world. Living nowhere near a branch I had to 'phone for assistance. The call was not preceded by the usual " we are experiencing high volumes of calls". I didn't have to wait to speak to a human being, I was spared the frustrations of Quora the online A.I assistant that one endures with other banks. I spoke to a helpful, patient and knowledgeable lady who sorted out my problem cheerfully and without transferring me to another queue. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Keith J 20th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    They turned 16 this week

    When my daughters turned 16 this week, I wanted to transfer ownership of there Scottish Building Society Accounts, which was set up by my late... When my daughters turned 16 this week, I wanted to transfer ownership of there Scottish Building Society Accounts, which was set up by my late mother, over to them for there 16th birthday. I contacted the Scottish Building Society by phone, and Lisa McKay, at the Edinburgh branch, talked me through the process, and posted me out the documents required for the transfer of ownership. On there Birthday, I phoned again to make sure everything had been received OK. and Deirdre at the Troon Branch, asked me some security questions, told me she would check everything had been processed, and call me back to confirm. Deirdre called me back at 3pm that day, to confirm everything had been processed correctly, and my daughters savings were transferred into there bank accounts around the same time. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Andrew Thom 19th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Recieved all my documents in the post today as advis...

    Recieved all my documents in the post today as advised by maxine in Edinburgh, howber my account was opened by kaia which I did leave... Recieved all my documents in the post today as advised by maxine in Edinburgh, howber my account was opened by kaia which I did leave previous feedback, I understand this is important to the individual both these ladies were attentive , friendly but very down to earth which i feel was very refreshing Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 19th August 2026

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