Paid advertisement
Smart Money People Logo

Voting in the Consumer credit awards 2026 is open - Vote here

Share this page

Scottish Building Society reviews

Scottish Building Society Logo
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 3,885 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
91%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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.
Summarised by AI
Was this helpful?

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.

Scottish Building Society at a glance

Contact details

Website
Visit provider website

Reviews for Scottish Building Society

Showing 11 of 3885 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Cara was very helpful and answered all my questions...

Savings 27th May 2026

Cara was very helpful and answered all my questions and explained everything very clearly. Excellent service!

Verified source
Rated Excellent 5.00/5
Read more product reviews

The service we received was impeccable.

Savings 27th May 2026

The service we received was impeccable. Natalie was very patient helping set up my account. She was very professional and friendly

Verified source
Rated Excellent 5.00/5
Read more product reviews
  • 5.00/5

    Great service helpful young ladies

    Great service helpful young ladies

    Savings
    Verified source 26th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great experience.

    My experience so far has been very good. Got taken very quickly at my appointment time. was told all information from start to finish. Everything was made very clear.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th May 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Customer Service

    Shirley was very helpful & knowledgeable

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I visited the Inverness branch...

    I visited the Inverness branch to discuss some accounts that my Mum hold with SBS as Mum was in hospital and not able to attend.... I visited the Inverness branch to discuss some accounts that my Mum hold with SBS as Mum was in hospital and not able to attend. She took me through how Mum could make the transactions needed and gave me the forms for Mum to complete. The service she provided was very friendly, personal and helpful. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service in Aberdeen and always a warm welcome.

    Great service in Aberdeen and always a warm welcome. Thank you

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Savings helo

    Lorraine was excellent and friendly in her help today. Thanks

    {"display":"David U","full_name":"David U","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    David U 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff in Edinburgh are really great, Kaia and Abbie...

    Staff in Edinburgh are really great, Kaia and Abbie were extremely helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Audrey was very knowledgable, friendly and helpful.

    Audrey was very knowledgable, friendly and helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great customer service

    I was requesting to transfer money from the Building Society to my bank account. I received excellent service from Shirley at the Inverness Branch. Very... I was requesting to transfer money from the Building Society to my bank account. I received excellent service from Shirley at the Inverness Branch. Very helpful, knowledgeable and patient. Shirley made me feel very secure indoing this transaction Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026

    Products from Scottish Building Society

    Showing all products offered by Scottish Building Society

    We are Smart Money People

    Join 2 million active users who make better financial decisions with the power of reviews.

    Create an account

    Protecting trust by verifying companies and reviewers

    The only site that specialises in financial services

    Providing everyday people with a voice