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Scottish Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 3,214 reviews, last reviewed 16th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

First Rate Service with a Smile Audrey, the teller could not have been more helpful and pleasant throughout my time in the Galashiels branch. She gave me clear information and helpe... Read more Reviewed on: 16th 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 (3222)

Local, informative, helpful

5
Staff were very helpful and precise with all their information. Reviewed on: 27th June 2024

Friendly, helpful, efficient

5
Easy and straightforward to open new ISA. No appointment and no lengthy talk of video to go through. Reviewed on: 27th June 2024

Welcoming, helpful, efficient

5
Face-to-face, young teller was very helpful and efficient. Reviewed on: 27th June 2024

Efficient, courteous, approachable

5
Representatives are knowledgeable, courteous and provide a high quality service. Reviewed on: 21st June 2024

Friendly, approachable, efficient

5
I like being able to go into lcoal branch to discuss business. Reviewed on: 21st June 2024

Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable

4
I like it because it offers a passbook and I do not have to use the internet. One small complaint - the desk I sat at was blocked in on my side so it was difficult to sit at. Reviewed on: 21st June 2024

Accessible, friendly, helpful

5
Like - accessible; branches and access to them; can call branch direct - no call centres; staff know me (Galashiels branch mainly). Could be better - interest rates. Reviewed on: 21st June 2024

Super and straightforward

5
Personal service and I prefer their passbooks. Reviewed on: 21st June 2024

Old-fashioned excellence

5
Personal service is excellent at Inverness branch, and the telephone assistance. Reviewed on: 17th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Your representative was friendly and welcoming. She was helpful, knowledgeable about products and advised us of suitable accounts for us. Also, it is good to be able to speak to someone face-to-face. Reviewed on: 17th June 2024

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