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Rated Excellent 4.88/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 3,663 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
5 star
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4 star
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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  • Online services and digital processes are outdated and frustrating for many users.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 3663 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Always a good experience, fast and efficient from Ge...

Savings 31st March 2026

Always a good experience, fast and efficient from Gerard.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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I have an ISA and savings account with the Troon Bra...

Savings 31st March 2026

I have an ISA and savings account with the Troon Branch. I opened my accounts a couple of years ago as I prefer to visit... I have an ISA and savings account with the Troon Branch. I opened my accounts a couple of years ago as I prefer to visit a local branch and deal with the staff face to face. It is good to support the local community/jobs, having previously worked in the town from 1996 to 2008. I do not use online banking. The Troon staff are all friendly, pleasant and helpful. It is mostly Dawn I have seen when visiting the branch. They provide a wonderful service. It is a lovely branch. It is clean and tidy with a relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend the Troon branch of The Scottish Building Society. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    I was in the Edinburgh office to transfer an ISA and...

    I was in the Edinburgh office to transfer an ISA and I was impressed with the efficiency of the branch staff, thank you to Kaia... I was in the Edinburgh office to transfer an ISA and I was impressed with the efficiency of the branch staff, thank you to Kaia who helped me with the application. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 31st March 2026
  • 5/5

    Busy branch who always take the time to make you fee...

    Busy branch who always take the time to make you feel important. 5 stars Troon.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st March 2026
  • 5/5

    Simple and effective.

    Simple and effective. Amy was timely her actioning our business

    Savings
    Verified source 31st March 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly service and helpful staff

    Friendly service and helpful staff

    Savings
    Verified source 30th March 2026
  • 5/5

    I was in your branch on Frederick street and Kaia as...

    I was in your branch on Frederick street and Kaia assisted me with getting an interest certificate and was very efficient with this.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Very good service when dealing with myself and Mum

    Very good service when dealing with myself and Mum

    Savings
    Verified source 30th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Helpful, polite, important, Gerard

    Helpful, polite, important, Gerard

    Savings
    Verified source 30th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Very easy to deal with at the busiest time of year b...

    Very easy to deal with at the busiest time of year but the staff could not have been more helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 27th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service in gala always knowledgeable and helpf...

    Great service in gala always knowledgeable and helpful kudos to Lorraine who always goes out her way to help

    Savings
    Verified source 27th March 2026

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