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4.90
Based on 3,241 reviews, last reviewed 20th Mar 2026
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5

Traditional values ... As I already bank with a Scottish Bank, I decided to try the Scottish Building Society. I am not, to date anyway, disappointed with the service. The t... Read more Reviewed on: 20th March 2026
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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 (3241)

Review of the Scottish Building Society, Savings:

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

5
Good staff, good location, but rates not as good as others. Reviewed on: 4th August 2023
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Scottish Building Society Branch Review

5
Efficient, courteous and helpful staff. Reliable with correspondence and enclosing a replied, paid envelope. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2023
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Scottish Building Society Branch Review

5
You could have more staff in the Society. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2023
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Scottish Building Society Branch Review

5
High interest rates and it's easy to set-up new bonds. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2023
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Scottish Building Society Branch Review

5
Friendly staff. Opening times could be better, 3pm closing is too early and there is no Saturday opening. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2023
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Scottish Building Society Branch Review

5
Excellent speed when answering phone calls and they are always friendly, professional and helpful staff responding. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2023
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5
Would be easier if all correspondence was online. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2023
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5
Efficient service via telephone and post. Option to open account by post. Good interest rates - competitive at the present time). Reviewed on: 2nd August 2023
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5
Easy to talk to somebody and everything was explained and was easy to understand. You do what you say you are going to do. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2023
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4
I like that they keep investments simple and straightforward. Your current rate of interest for your one year cash ISA (214) is low compared with others, e.g. Coventry BS and Leeds BS. Reviewed on: 1st August 2023
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