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Rated Excellent 4.89/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 3,804 product reviews

Average score of 4.89/5
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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 personal touch of local branches, which many find reassuring and easy to deal with. The savings products are generally well explained and competitive, though some feel the interest rates could be better. Online services and digital processes often frustrate users, especially with ISA transfers and account management, and there’s a strong wish for more branches and improved digital tools.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and professional.
  • The personal service and face-to-face contact at Scottish Building Society branches is much appreciated.
  • Scottish Building Society’s ISA and savings account staff provide clear advice and helpful support.

Negative themes

  • The online system is often confusing and not user-friendly for Scottish Building Society savers.
  • Interest rates at Scottish Building Society are sometimes seen as uncompetitive or too low.
  • Fewer branches and limited local access frustrate many Scottish Building Society 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 3804 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Quick and efficient service.

Savings 30th April 2026

Quick and efficient service. Excellent customer service at service centre office at Queen Street, Glasgow.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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ISA options

Savings 30th April 2026

Audrey explained the options for reinvesting an ISA very well and made us aware of options we didn't know existed. This will be beneficial to our finances...thank you!

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Staff are always on hand!

    Staff are always on hand! Friendly and professional. Always welcoming

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly service from a lady June very helpful , nic...

    Friendly service from a lady June very helpful , nice to speak to a human and not a robot like big banks , got my needs attended to efficiently

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Wonderful experience

    I was just served by abbie, what a lovely experience , I was in to get a quick check of your interest rates she didn't... I was just served by abbie, what a lovely experience , I was in to get a quick check of your interest rates she didn't just hand me a bit of paper like I was expecting, which would have been fine as I belive that's the norm in banks these days, she sat me down and went through all your current savings offered me an appointment for next week, she was lovely..please pass on my thanks Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Efficient and friendly

    We had to contact Scottish Building Society by post and we got a reply from them along with what we had requested really quickly and... We had to contact Scottish Building Society by post and we got a reply from them along with what we had requested really quickly and efficiently from Audrey. They are also really efficient and friendly if you need to contact them. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Paul 29th April 2026
  • 5/5

    June Mitchell dealt with my problem quickly, efficie...

    June Mitchell dealt with my problem quickly, efficiently and with a pleasant manner. My telephone call was answered promptly and June introduced herself and clarified the information that I required.

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    Savings
    Margaret D 29th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Great help with my Isa paperwork

    Great help with my Isa paperwork

    Savings
    Verified source 29th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Wonderful and professional service received today at...

    Wonderful and professional service received today at the front desk abbie was extremely helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    I was helped by Kaia today in the Edinburgh branch w...

    I was helped by Kaia today in the Edinburgh branch who gave me a run down of your ISA’s. I was very impressed by her... I was helped by Kaia today in the Edinburgh branch who gave me a run down of your ISA’s. I was very impressed by her knowledge and how quickly and efficiently she answered my questions. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Called to speak about the type of accounts Scottish...

    Called to speak about the type of accounts Scottish provide. Spoke to a lady called June who helped me choose the type of account right... Called to speak about the type of accounts Scottish provide. Spoke to a lady called June who helped me choose the type of account right for me and told me ways of applying Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 27th April 2026

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