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Scottish Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 4,039 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
4 star
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3 star
1%
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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 4039 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great service with a more personal touch

Savings 30th June 2026

Audrey helped us to open our joint savings account. She was extremely helpful, friendly and interested in our needs.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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We had a pretty smooth experience opening our joint...

Savings 30th June 2026

We had a pretty smooth experience opening our joint account today. Extremely helpful staff at the local branch in Galashiels.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Thank you for your service today I went in for somet...

    Thank you for your service today I went in for something very specific but I must say I appreciated the young lady on the counter... Thank you for your service today I went in for something very specific but I must say I appreciated the young lady on the counter going over my accounts with my making sure all my affairs were in order, she did ask me to complete a survey but I didn't have time and I did push back, upon reflection of my interaction today the young girl abbie who did kindly pass on her business card for future assistance was extremely polite and I was very happy she checked over my finances which was not my intention today, wonderfully service Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Thank you for your service today I went in for somet...

    Thank you for your service today I went in for something very specific but I must say I appreciated the young lady on the counter... Thank you for your service today I went in for something very specific but I must say I appreciated the young lady on the counter going over my accounts with my making sure all my affairs were in order, she did ask me to complete a survey but I didn't have time and I did push back, upon reflection of my interaction today the young girl abbie who did kindly pass on her business card for future assistance was extremely polite and I was very happy she checked over my finances which was not my intention today, wonderfully service Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service from Lorraine at Glasgow Branch.

    Excellent service from Lorraine at Glasgow Branch. Advice on available rates for accounts received. Visit to branch was definitely worth while.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    My husband and I were happy to find your Edinburgh b...

    My husband and I were happy to find your Edinburgh branch on the corner of Frederick street today. Kaia opened our ISA’s, she was excellent.... My husband and I were happy to find your Edinburgh branch on the corner of Frederick street today. Kaia opened our ISA’s, she was excellent. We were also delighted to hear that we would be getting passbooks. Highly recommend the building society for savings. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Inadvertently paid too much money into my regular sa...

    Inadvertently paid too much money into my regular savings account but Katie sorted it all quickly.

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    Savings
    Stuart 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Got my welcome pack as promised.

    Got my welcome pack as promised. Great service from the Edinburgh gang

    Savings
    Verified source 28th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    All good in Edinburgh as always, served by Kaia today.

    All good in Edinburgh as always, served by Kaia today.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Just been into Edinburgh to close down an account.

    Just been into Edinburgh to close down an account..unfortunately my mum has to go into a care home which was unexpected..the ladies at the desk... Just been into Edinburgh to close down an account..unfortunately my mum has to go into a care home which was unexpected..the ladies at the desk were brilliant made the whole process simple and straightforward Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Wonderful service today in Troon.

    Wonderful service today in Troon. Lovely lady De helped update my passbooks

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026

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