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Scottish Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 4,184 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
90%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
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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 4184 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Very happy with the service received from Abbie help...

Savings 28th July 2026

Very happy with the service received from Abbie helping me to get on to the new online system she was so patient with me.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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First class service from Katie and De applying for I...

Savings 28th July 2026

First class service from Katie and De applying for ISA 25/26

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    A very professional and informative interaction.

    A very professional and informative interaction.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff in Edinburgh are so polite and very professional.

    Staff in Edinburgh are so polite and very professional. Kaia took me through the application in a very efficient manner.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent customer service and problem solving

    Came in with a query I couldn't solve myself. The team Loraine and Lucy were amazing, brought me inside and walked me through the entire... Came in with a query I couldn't solve myself. The team Loraine and Lucy were amazing, brought me inside and walked me through the entire new process. Very personable yet professional all the way. Highly recommended. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Had to get in contact as I had a problem with transf...

    Had to get in contact as I had a problem with transferring a substantial amount of funds to my account.A very helpful lady Named Lorraine... Had to get in contact as I had a problem with transferring a substantial amount of funds to my account.A very helpful lady Named Lorraine Thomson assured me me she would look right into it and contact me later that day. Which she did with my problem rectified and the funds in my account. She was very helpful and reassuring and provided excellent customer services. Very satisfied. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Steve 27th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Guardianship ISA transfer

    I had to transfer an ISA which was a guardianship account. The colleague (Gerard) was fantastic. Really helpful, provided updates when he said he would... I had to transfer an ISA which was a guardianship account. The colleague (Gerard) was fantastic. Really helpful, provided updates when he said he would and really went the extra mile Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 27th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    New online system but helpful branch staff member

    Set up online in February 2026 and used fine, but when I tried to log in last week the system had changed and I couldn't.... Set up online in February 2026 and used fine, but when I tried to log in last week the system had changed and I couldn't. Waiting for code via Royal Mail would take too long. As I needed to make a withdrawal I had to travel to branch. Gerard was very helpful and made the transfer for me and printed out the letter with code. I said it was ridiculous to make this change without earning.today I received email about change. A BIT LATE !!! Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 27th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Wonderful service as always by the Galashiels team a...

    Wonderful service as always by the Galashiels team always efficient during every visit

    Savings
    Verified source 27th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great help from june over the phone i believe she is...

    Great help from june over the phone i believe she is Edinburgh based, very helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 27th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    There must be an easier way to Register.

    I have had to try and Register for the new system. I have had problems online and had to contact the Society by telephone. I... I have had to try and Register for the new system. I have had problems online and had to contact the Society by telephone. I spoke to Katie McKnight at Troon and I must say she managed my call with patience (as I am not too good with technology), gave me really good instructions to follow, was respectful, efficient and was a pleasure to talk with. My problem is that the system would not allow the registration process to be completed and I was asked to update my memorable information and call back to complete the process. On calling back the lady who answered my call ( unfortunately I didn't get her name ), was also very helpful and I have no issue with her at all, but even though I had updated the system and verified my personal details, again the system failed to complete registration process. My complaint is that I have spent time in having to make these two calls initially giving the answers to multiple questions to verify who I am and rather than simply transferring my accounts onto a new system I am put through this farce unnecessarily where I now have to wait till tomorrow and see if the registration has now worked and if not I have to make another call back. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Andrew 27th July 2026

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