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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 3,640 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
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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  • Online services and digital processes are outdated and frustrating for many users.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 3640 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great customer service as always

Savings 25th March 2026

Excellent service provided by Katie when depositing funds into existing savings accounts by card over thevphone

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Very helpful and friendly.

Savings 25th March 2026

Very helpful and friendly. I took home forms to fill in later once I have decided which account I want.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Lorraine in gala was very helpful as always

    Lorraine in gala was very helpful as always

    Savings
    Verified source 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Really pleasantly surprised with the service I recei...

    Really pleasantly surprised with the service I received in Edinburgh branch, very warm and welcoming feel when you enter and the ladies were very helpful,... Really pleasantly surprised with the service I received in Edinburgh branch, very warm and welcoming feel when you enter and the ladies were very helpful, I will be opening an account very soon once I get my ID sorted, I belive the lady was called abbey Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Katie nails it - and no waiting

    I had to ask for help by phone this morning, as I was unable to transfer money into our new account online. Katie McKnight of... I had to ask for help by phone this morning, as I was unable to transfer money into our new account online. Katie McKnight of the Troon branch solved the problem in a courteous, friendly and patient manner and stayed with me as I did the transaction online. It may come as a surprise to customers of other banks to learn that I was connected within two minutes of calling. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Raymond 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Troon branch

    I visited the Troon branch on Monday to discuss my recently matured bond and savings account. Both members of staff were very helpful on the... I visited the Troon branch on Monday to discuss my recently matured bond and savings account. Both members of staff were very helpful on the matter and also gave me accurate directions to my next port of call in Troon. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Stephen O 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Katie explained all the options available without pr...

    Katie explained all the options available without prejudice

    Savings
    Verified source 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    I got help from Kaia today with my savings accounts...

    I got help from Kaia today with my savings accounts and she informed me about all of the isa rates, I may be moving funds... I got help from Kaia today with my savings accounts and she informed me about all of the isa rates, I may be moving funds due to the merge of nationwide and virgin, so this was very helpful. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Face to face appointment

    Excellent, all staff very helpful and knowledgeable, Loraine has been excellent this morning

    Savings
    Verified source 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    The man that served me (gerard) was very helpful and...

    The man that served me (gerard) was very helpful and kind. I felt so welcomed into the society and could not have had a better experience

    Savings
    Verified source 24th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Staff member very professional in telling me about S...

    Staff member very professional in telling me about Scottish building society products.

    Savings
    Verified source 24th March 2026

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