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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 3,950 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
91%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Scottish Building Society really shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the personal touch of local branches, which many find reassuring and easy to deal with. The savings products are generally well explained and competitive, though some feel the interest rates could be better. Online services and digital processes often frustrate users, especially with ISA transfers and account management, and there’s a strong wish for more branches and improved digital tools.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and professional.
  • The personal service and face-to-face contact at Scottish Building Society branches is much appreciated.
  • Scottish Building Society’s ISA and savings account staff provide clear advice and helpful support.

Negative themes

  • The online system is often confusing and not user-friendly for Scottish Building Society savers.
  • Interest rates at Scottish Building Society are sometimes seen as uncompetitive or too low.
  • Fewer branches and limited local access frustrate many Scottish Building Society 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 3950 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

A very personal service.

Savings 10th June 2026

A very personal service. Visit every 3 months and know the staff. Very understanding and empathetic staff.

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Savings 10th June 2026

I am the Executor to the Estate of my Mother-in-Law who had savings accounts with SBS. I have had to contact them on several occasions... I am the Executor to the Estate of my Mother-in-Law who had savings accounts with SBS. I have had to contact them on several occasions to request information to help me apply for Probate and each time, whoever I have spoken to, has been very friendly and helpful particularly Katie McKnight at Troon who I have spoken to several times and with whom I have had regular email contact. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Abbie helped me with queries I had about my ISA.

    Abbie helped me with queries I had about my ISA.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The staff were very friendly and Kaia explained all...

    The staff were very friendly and Kaia explained all of the savings options clearly. I was impressed by the experience.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I visited the Aberdeen branch to open a new savings...

    I visited the Aberdeen branch to open a new savings account and Cara couldn’t have been more helpful. She was polite and friendly and answered... I visited the Aberdeen branch to open a new savings account and Cara couldn’t have been more helpful. She was polite and friendly and answered all my questions. It’s reassuring to know that I have any questions I can visit a local branch Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely helpful ladies in Aberdeen.

    Lovely helpful ladies in Aberdeen. Very friendly service

    Savings
    Verified source 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful staff on the counter in Inverness, alwa...

    Very helpful staff on the counter in Inverness, always easy to deal with

    Savings
    Verified source 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Simple and easy account opening process

    Simple and easy account opening process

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very pleasant experience with knowledgeable and help...

    Very pleasant experience with knowledgeable and helpful staff

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent response to my ISA value query

    Excellent response to my ISA value query and good advice about an ISA transfer. i spoke with Katie McKnight at the Troon branch/

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    Savings
    Michael C 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Visited the Galashiels branch today to ask about get...

    Visited the Galashiels branch today to ask about getting online access to our accounts. Audrey was very helpful and explained to us how to do this. Great customer service.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026

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