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Scottish Building Society: Savings reviews

4.89
Based on 3,203 reviews, last reviewed 12th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent customer service Very comfortable with conversation, everything explained about my new ISA, great service from Loraine Reviewed on: 12th 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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About this product

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.

Scottish Building Society’s savings reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Scottish Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Scottish Building Society Savings reviews (3203)

Review of the Scottish Building Society, Savings:

Savings review

5
Very helpful and friendly staff. Good communication in clear language and sent in good time Reviewed on: 7th August 2020

Friendly, convenient, helpful

5
Great to have somewhere you can go and talk to a person face-to-face. Could get a slightly better rate elsewhere but would not deal with anyone else. Staff in Troon are all professional and friendly. Reviewed on: 28th March 2025

Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly

5
Like the face-to-face service. Can ask questions we struggle to find information online. Reviewed on: 28th March 2025

Perfect, friendly, support

5
I was given all the help I required to transfer ISA from Virgin Money to Scottish BS and then some to another BS. Reviewed on: 27th March 2025

Approachable, friendly, interested

5
My wife is already a customer. Very nice people in the Galashiels office. Great to talk to a person face-to-face. Reviewed on: 25th March 2025

In branch service review

4
Visited Aberdeen branch on Friday 14/03 - closed all day. Went back 17/03 - closed for lunch. Then closed at 3pm on Thurs, ended up doing it all by post. Opening hours not customer-friendly. Also not much prviacy when discussing financial details when others are waiting to be served. Reviewed on: 25th March 2025

Friendly, helpful, efficient

5
Prompt friendly service. When asked to post information it is done immediately. Don't hurry elderly people!. Reviewed on: 25th March 2025

Efficient, helpful, clear

5
Always answer phone promptly and offer clear and concise information. Reviewed on: 25th March 2025

Sets standards for others

5
Good customer relationship. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Reviewed on: 24th March 2025

Friendly, approachable, knowledgeable

5
My experience, everytime I go there has been exceptional and I am always made to feel extremely welcome. Always happy to help if I have anything I may want to ask or discuss about. It is always a pleasure to go there, always a warm welcome when I arrive. Reviewed on: 24th March 2025

Knowledgeable, professional staff/society

5
I enjoy being greeted with a smile and can take a seat to conduct my business!. Reviewed on: 24th March 2025

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