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Rated Excellent 4.88/5

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 3,616 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Scottish Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and clear, personal service that makes banking feel human. People love the face-to-face access and find the mortgage and ISA processes straightforward when supported by staff. However, many find the interest rates on savings and ISAs a bit low and wish for better online services, including apps and easier transfers. Branch hours and postal delays also cause some frustration.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society staff are friendly, helpful, and make banking personal and easy.
  • People appreciate Scottish Building Society’s clear communication and helpful mortgage service.
  • Opening ISAs and savings accounts with Scottish Building Society is straightforward with friendly help.

Negative themes

  • Interest rates on savings and ISAs are often seen as too low compared to competitors.
  • Online services and digital processes are outdated and frustrating for many users.
  • Branch opening hours and postal delays cause inconvenience and frustration for some 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 3616 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I made a mistake in online banking, after calling SB...

Savings 19th March 2026

I made a mistake in online banking, after calling SBS for help a nice person, called Dawn Paton sorted my problem very quickly.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Always excellent to deal with and good product choice

Mortgages 19th March 2026

Always excellent to deal with and good product choice

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Was dealt with by Gerard.

    Was dealt with by Gerard. He was very friendly and helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Clear statements which are informative & understanda...

    Clear statements which are informative & understandable

    Mortgages
    Verified source 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Quick and efficient with knowledge and friendly assi...

    Quick and efficient with knowledge and friendly assistance

    Savings
    Verified source 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly and helpful service from Gerard in Glasgow

    Friendly and helpful service from Gerard in Glasgow

    Savings
    Verified source 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent Customer Service

    Customer Service was excellent. June had the patience of a saint helping us out. Looking forward to your new updated online system coming on line... Customer Service was excellent. June had the patience of a saint helping us out. Looking forward to your new updated online system coming on line as your present system seemed hard for us to navigate. Apart from that everything great. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Ziggy 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Customer service

    Phoned customer service as I had forgotten my details. June was extremely helpful and patient with my request and resolved my problem

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    Savings
    Richard 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Loraine was extremely friendly, professional and eff...

    Loraine was extremely friendly, professional and efficient. My query was dealt with in a timely manner and resolved to my complete satisfaction. I’d give 6 stars if possible!

    {"display":"James M","full_name":"James M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    James M 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Very Impressed

    I was assisted patiently and professionally by an SBS member of the team called Rachel Speedie. She was absolutely great in guiding and supporting during the call.

    {"display":"Alan Hay","full_name":"Alan Hay","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Alan Hay 19th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Inverness staff very helpful

    Natalie and Shirley in Inverness were very helpful. It's a pleasure going into the branch

    Savings
    Verified source 19th March 2026

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