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Scottish Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 3,198 reviews, last reviewed 10th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent rates for saving Need to make an appointment and have necessary identification so takes a while to set up. Excellent rates for savings. Friendly staff. Reviewed on: 10th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Very poor communication and service to members Moving account after drop in interest rate. Delay in contact me on day of maturity so delay in receiving money. Then request copy of my bank statement... Read more Reviewed on: 4th February 2026
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Scottish Building Society have a wide range of savings accounts to choose from.

Scottish Building Society savings accounts include products with fixed or variable rates, limited or instant access and some can be opened with just £1.

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Scottish Building Society Savings reviews (3198)

Review of the Scottish Building Society, Savings:

Friendly local service

5
Been a member of the Scottish for many years. Great service and consistently good interest rates without introductory teasers and they're still a mutual. Reviewed on: 11th April 2021

Very Friendly and Helpful

5
I like the friendly and helpful way the staff are, I recommend "Lorraine" at the Glasgow Branch. A lovely Lass. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

Excellent Easy

5
Very pleasant staff, very helpful and feel as though I'm not just a number. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

In branch service review

5
A fabulous rate on the 1 year ISA. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

Better than Skipton

5
Scottish, a better alternative to Skipton. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

In branch service review

5
Handed my queries and transactions promptly and very helpful. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

Local, Efficient, Scottish

5
Great staff and branch but no Kids accounts. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

Competent and Straight forward

4
Only deal with Edinburgh branch but new passbook issued by Galashiels Branch - why?. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

Friendly Society

5
Friendly ness of staff continue what doing. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

Very Professional company.

5
Very helpful and polite Had to travel hour and half on bus to go to nearest branch. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

It is excellent

5
Its local to me and I can talk with an advisor face to face. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

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