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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 4,288 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
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 4288 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Problems Registering for new SBS Online

Savings 12th August 2026

After having problems trying to register for the new SBS online, I decided to phone. I spoke to Lorraine Thomson, who was very helpful, patient... After having problems trying to register for the new SBS online, I decided to phone. I spoke to Lorraine Thomson, who was very helpful, patient and friendly given that I had to start the process from the beginning about 3 times due to being timed out. I didn’t feel rushed, and Lorraine made me feel calm. We completed the first part of the registration process, and she then went on to explain what would happen at the next stage. She said that if I needed help again that I was just to phone. How lovely to be able to speak to a friendly and helpful ‘human’. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Abbie was so professional and friendly and helped me...

Savings 12th August 2026

Abbie was so professional and friendly and helped me open my bond. I was seen without an appointment very good service in Edinburgh.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Went to Inverness branch to open a new isa, Shirley...

    Went to Inverness branch to open a new isa, Shirley was really knowledgeable and helpful. I like the personal service and being able to speak... Went to Inverness branch to open a new isa, Shirley was really knowledgeable and helpful. I like the personal service and being able to speak with the staff face to face. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 12th August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    I had a login in difficulty and spoke with Shirley w...

    I had a login in difficulty and spoke with Shirley who was polite , friendly and helpful throughout. When the difficulty was not resolved immediately... I had a login in difficulty and spoke with Shirley who was polite , friendly and helpful throughout. When the difficulty was not resolved immediately she phone back as promised and took me through through the process step by step until the issue was resolved. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Rbush 12th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Katie McKnight of Troon was excellent.

    Katie McKnight of Troon was excellent. She was patient and helpful whilst I was setting things up. Proper customer service.

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    Savings
    Mr S 12th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I have been trying to get information about my accou...

    I have been trying to get information about my accounts but I could not figure out the online system, I came into Edinburgh today and... I have been trying to get information about my accounts but I could not figure out the online system, I came into Edinburgh today and Kaia gave me all the information I needed and then said she would take me through the registration process, which was a success. Very happy with the service today. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 12th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Online access

    I spoke with Maxine this morning regarding a problem accessing my account online. Maxine understood the problem very quickly and was polite, reassuring and very... I spoke with Maxine this morning regarding a problem accessing my account online. Maxine understood the problem very quickly and was polite, reassuring and very helpful in resolving this issue for me. Her customer service was excellent. Thank you Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Shirley Houguez 12th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I rang the help number and spoke to Katie from the T...

    I rang the help number and spoke to Katie from the Troon office. She sent me a reset password via email as I had misremembered... I rang the help number and spoke to Katie from the Troon office. She sent me a reset password via email as I had misremembered the password chosen to activate the new SBS Online process so couldn’t complete verification. Thus password enabled me to log in, enter the verification code and then change the password to one of my choice. Katie stayed on the line while I did this and was very friendly and helpful. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Geraldine M 12th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    LOg in Problem

    I was unable to access my account on thew new online system. I spoke to Gerard who contacted the programmers about the problem. This took... I was unable to access my account on thew new online system. I spoke to Gerard who contacted the programmers about the problem. This took a number of days but Gerard kept me updated until the problem was resolved. Thanks Gerard for your help with this matter Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Allan M 11th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Setting up the new SBS app/Changeover front SBs Online

    Requested assistance with setting up new SBS app and migrating from SBS Online. Natalie in the Inverness Relationship Centre was most helpful in taking me... Requested assistance with setting up new SBS app and migrating from SBS Online. Natalie in the Inverness Relationship Centre was most helpful in taking me through the steps required and switching to biometric login. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 11th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Kaia was extremely helpful and patient.

    Kaia was extremely helpful and patient. I managed to get logged into my accounts thanks to her.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th August 2026

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