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Scottish Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.90/5

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 4,390 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
5 star
90%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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. (81 mentions)
  • Scottish Building Society’s branches offer a welcoming face-to-face experience that many really value. (37 mentions)
  • Scottish Building Society makes ISA setup and transfers straightforward with clear advice. (21 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Interest rates on Scottish Building Society savings and ISAs could be more competitive. (6 mentions)
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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 4390 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I went into the Scottish building society on Frederi...

Savings 25th August 2026

I went into the Scottish building society on Frederick street today to query about the new fixed rate bond and was seen by Abbie who... I went into the Scottish building society on Frederick street today to query about the new fixed rate bond and was seen by Abbie who was very attentive and answered all the questions I had Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Great service

Savings 25th August 2026

Audrey dealt with our application efficiently and professionally - great service

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Kaia was so helpful today and gave me detailed infor...

    Kaia was so helpful today and gave me detailed information about your new fixed rate bond account. I look forward to opening this.

    Savings
    Verified source 25th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful and polite

    Had to go in to deposit some cash the cashier was very helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 25th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful ladies in the Inverness Branch, pleasan...

    Very helpful ladies in the Inverness Branch, pleasant and professional

    Savings
    Verified source 25th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Katie from Troon provided SBS online setup assistance

    Katie from Troon provided the assistance I required to set up my SBS Online account. Took me through the procedure step by step very clear... Katie from Troon provided the assistance I required to set up my SBS Online account. Took me through the procedure step by step very clear and concise, although we did exactly what I I had done 3 times previously without assistance I now received the verification code email, job done. I am now waiting for postal confirmation and/or email to complete setup. It was the email verification code I wasn't receiving prior to Katie's intervention. Thankyou Read more Read less

    {"display":"Harry T","full_name":"Harry T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Harry T 25th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Maxine was very patient and very helpful.

    Maxine was very patient and very helpful.

    {"display":"Mary ","full_name":"Mary ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mary 25th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Run into difficulty registering on new online system

    Have a savings account and run into a few difficulties registering on new online system. Telephoned for help and spoke to David Armstrong. After a... Have a savings account and run into a few difficulties registering on new online system. Telephoned for help and spoke to David Armstrong. After a lengthy problem solving discussion over a few phone calls problem resolved. David remained calm and reassuring throughout this process. Exceptional friendly help. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Sandra A","full_name":"Sandra A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Sandra A 25th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Holly and Audrey were exceptional and very helpful w...

    Holly and Audrey were exceptional and very helpful with my bank transfer

    Savings
    Verified source 25th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent customer service

    I was helped by a lovely lady in customer services who stayed on the phone with me whilst I registered for the new SBS online.

    {"display":"SM","full_name":"SM","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    SM 24th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Difficulty with access my a/c online due to changes...

    Difficulty with access my a/c online due to changes in web page. Phoned SBS and was assisted by Rachel who was very patient and helpful.

    {"display":"suzmjo","full_name":"suzmjo","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    suzmjo 24th August 2026

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