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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 4,054 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
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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 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.
  • Scottish Building Society’s branches offer a welcoming face-to-face experience that many really value.
  • Scottish Building Society makes ISA setup and transfers straightforward with clear advice.

Negative themes

  • Interest rates on Scottish Building Society savings and ISAs could be more competitive.
  • Online services are slow or cumbersome; many wish for better digital options.
  • Branch closures and limited opening hours frustrate those who prefer in-person banking.
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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 4054 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great service by Loraine in Glasgow.

Savings 1st July 2026

Great service by Loraine in Glasgow. Closure of account into regular saver completed swiftly and efficiently, not to mention with a friendly smile. Same as always, 10/10.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Lovely staff on Inverness, they always greet me with...

Savings 1st July 2026

Lovely staff on Inverness, they always greet me with a smile

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Scottish building society are fantastic

    Scottish building society were fantastic when my father passed away. Katie reviewed all the details and was so patient and understanding making the whole process smooth and clear

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Audrey serviced our accounts very effjciently and wa...

    Audrey serviced our accounts very effjciently and was helpful.we have been with SBC for a number of years.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Audrey was very helpful, we understood what she was...

    Audrey was very helpful, we understood what she was telling me

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Spoke to Sophie today about my accounts.

    Spoke to Sophie today about my accounts. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. Felt at ease and comfortable during my visit too

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    SBS App Technical Advice - Regostration Isdues

    Phoned up asking for help with new SBS App. Could not sign in. Katie McNight , Edinburgh, was brilliant. She talked me through the process,... Phoned up asking for help with new SBS App. Could not sign in. Katie McNight , Edinburgh, was brilliant. She talked me through the process, identified whete I was going wrong. Problem dolved Read more Read less

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    Savings
    IL 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always friendly faces and great service in Aberdeen

    Always friendly faces and great service in Aberdeen

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Natalie was very helpful getting my matured account...

    Natalie was very helpful getting my matured account sorted. Very friendly and professional.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Additional investment Term Bond

    Was topping up my latest term bond. Was delighted by the knowledge, assistance and guidance given by Abbie Mckinley. First class. Appreciated.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Additional investment Term Bond

    Was topping up my latest term bond. Was delighted by the knowledge, assistance and guidance given by Abbie Mckinley. First class. Appreciated.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026

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