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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 3,631 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
5 star
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4 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  • Online services and digital processes are outdated and frustrating for many users.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 3631 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

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

Savings 24th March 2026

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

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Staff member very professional in telling me about S...

Savings 24th March 2026

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

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    The staff in Edinburgh were very professional and po...

    The staff in Edinburgh were very professional and polite whilst dealing with my accounts.

    Savings
    Verified source 24th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Sorting savings out today and changed account to get...

    Sorting savings out today and changed account to get more intrest

    Savings
    Verified source 24th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent telephone service

    Phone call today to assist with a withdrawal. Excellent service from Gerard to register online, process and follow up. Always a bonus to deal with... Phone call today to assist with a withdrawal. Excellent service from Gerard to register online, process and follow up. Always a bonus to deal with people and not a ‘chat’ AI tool. Thanks Gerard! Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Angela C 24th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Great branch

    Enjoy visiting branch and Loraine is always friendly and helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 24th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Good savings rates, local friendly service from Gerard.

    Good savings rates, local friendly service from Gerard.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd March 2026
  • 5/5

    staff were polite and most helpful

    staff were polite and most helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd March 2026
  • 5/5

    Great help today from Rachel with on line access

    I had great help today from Rachel Speedie who assited me in accessing my on line account, patient and supportive whilst I navigated the system

  • 5/5

    Easy to make appointment, products well explained in...

    Easy to make appointment, products well explained in branch by Audrey and easy to open account selected

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd March 2026
  • 5/5

    Second to none

    The customer service of SBS is second to none. Every time you try them and they're just excellent.

    {"display":"Sanjay Mehra","full_name":"Sanjay Mehra","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Sanjay Mehra 23rd March 2026

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