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Scottish Building Society: Savings reviews

4.89
Based on 2,943 reviews, last reviewed 9th Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Remote application for Regular Saver I was delighted with Customer Service explaining how the application form could be downloaded then emailed for which Shirley of Inverness deserves con... Read more Reviewed on: 9th December 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Archaic, Useful Why no online opening, you made me write the first cheque in offer 10 years and POST IT. Reviewed on: 24th November 2025
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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 (2943)

Galashiels branch review

5
I like passbooks. I like cash / cheque transactions. I like the friendly personal over-the-counter service from the Galashiels staff - they know what I like and what I don't like! Reviewed on: 13th July 2020

Galashiels branch review

5
Opened account over telephone. Lovely lady helpful and professional but friendly Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

Galashiels branch review

5
Customer service. Online servicing would be beneficial. Sometimes rates are good, sometimes less so. Reviewed on: 8th July 2020

Galashiels branch review

5
The Society is well organised, publicity material is clear and concise, and while 'traditional' in the best sense, is also forward looking, including technology Reviewed on: 7th July 2020

Glasgow branch review

4
Personable interest rates. Friendly staff. Easy to fill in application forms. Reviewed on: 7th July 2020

Glasgow branch review

5
No nonsense, plain language, a mutual building society, fine Scottish voices to speak to. All legal and above board. Reviewed on: 6th July 2020

Galashiels branch review

4
Savings interest rates could be much better Reviewed on: 1st July 2020

Savings review

5
Friendly service, friendly staff, interest rates better than most but could be better Reviewed on: 30th June 2020

Savings review

4
Friendly and welcoming in branch and attractive interest rates last year Reviewed on: 30th June 2020

Troon branch review

5
Friendly service, new account passbook arrived quickly. Loyalty ISA: Could the application form for new financial years not be made more streamlined for existing account holders. Reviewed on: 29th June 2020

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