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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 4,305 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 4305 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Solving on line account issue

Savings 13th August 2026

I phoned the customer services line for assistance with resolving an issue with setting up my on line account and Maxine was excellent in resolving the problem

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Interest statements

Savings 13th August 2026

I received great service from Kaia today when enquiring about my interest statements. She was very friendly and polite.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful.

    Very helpful. Took plenty of time with me, not rushed and very patient and pleasant. I have always found SBS to be like this

    {"display":"Jeffrey Atkins","full_name":"Jeffrey Atkins","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jeffrey Atkins 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very attentive ladies in Edinburgh was assisted by k...

    Very attentive ladies in Edinburgh was assisted by kaia today, friendly young lady and helpfull

    Savings
    Verified source 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent - always receive great customer service

    Excellent - always receive great customer service

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    Savings
    cYou 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    What patient and helpful staff in Scottish society ,...

    What patient and helpful staff in Scottish society , every time I call I get some one different but the service is just as excellent... What patient and helpful staff in Scottish society , every time I call I get some one different but the service is just as excellent everything, today was the only time I have been asked to provide feedback and once again I was serviced to a high standard audrey was brilliant, she got me online and I can now safely say I am no longer a dinosaur..thanks audrey and sbs Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service from holly today very friendly , effic...

    Great service from holly today very friendly , efficient and helpfull

    Savings
    Verified source 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    ON-LINE REGISTRATION

    Having trouble transferring to the new system, June at the Edinburgh branch went out of her way to assist me. She wanted to see the... Having trouble transferring to the new system, June at the Edinburgh branch went out of her way to assist me. She wanted to see the problem dealt with at the earliest opportunity and kept me informed at every stage in the most professional manner; a big tick in the box for excellent customer service. Read more Read less

    {"display":"KJ","full_name":"KJ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    KJ 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Cara helped my husband and I today.

    Cara helped my husband and I today. A very pleasant young lady who showed herself to be very knowledgeable. Thank you Cara

    Savings
    Verified source 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Called with issue going in to the new online system...

    Called with issue going in to the new online system - June was so helpful and I am now on it

    Savings
    Verified source 13th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great customer service

    Call with Shirley to sort out problem accessing account - got me back on line in no time. Great to speak to a real person rather than AI or Chatbots!

    {"display":"David L","full_name":"David L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    David L 13th August 2026

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