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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 3,850 product reviews

Average score of 4.89/5
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Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended negatively 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

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Savings 14th May 2026

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Lovely staff - extremely helpful

Savings 14th May 2026

The member of staff, Gerard, was extremely helpful and attentive towards my questions, explained everything in detail and clearly he was very personable

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Member event

    Member event was excellent. Thank you as I really enjoyed it

    Savings
    Verified source 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    The staff in Edinburgh are a lovely bunch, I was kin...

    The staff in Edinburgh are a lovely bunch, I was kindly served by Kaia today who was great.

    Savings
    Verified source 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent service

    Staff are extremely helpful and polite

    Mortgages
    Verified source 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    The service we get at Aberdeen is always so personal.

    The service we get at Aberdeen is always so personal. It’s great to be able to go in and chat to someone

    Savings
    Verified source 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    June was very helpful and patient with me when I got...

    June was very helpful and patient with me when I got locked out of my account online

    Savings
    Verified source 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Natalie was very helpful sorting out my ISA, gave he...

    Natalie was very helpful sorting out my ISA, gave helpful information and was very efficient

    Savings
    Verified source 13th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Shirley helped me with my queries

    Shirley helped me with my queries

    Savings
    Verified source 12th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Great help and friendly staff

    I have dealt with the SBC for many years and have always been helped by the friendly staff especially Audrey from Galashiels.

    Savings
    Verified source 12th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Such a wonderful experience today, kaya Sampson was...

    Such a wonderful experience today, kaya Sampson was very friendly and professional

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026

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