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Scottish Building Society: Savings reviews

4.89
Based on 3,048 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent service - well done Amy was excellent and able to answer my questions immediately and to my complete satisfaction. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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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 (3048)

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

Galashiels branch review

4
When looking for a mortgage at the age of 23 in 1963/64, Scottish Building Society gave me one without security, other than a horse! How could you better that. That's why I am opening an account with the Scottish Building Society now. Reviewed on: 29th June 2020

Savings Review

5
Fantastic service from the Edinburgh branch. Lovely touch getting a welcome call from Richard. Reviewed on: 27th June 2020

Savings Review

4
Good personal service by friendly staff Reviewed on: 15th June 2020

Savings Review

5
Postal service for accounts is convenient Reviewed on: 15th June 2020

Savings Review

5
Mutual organisation. Local. Small and friendly Reviewed on: 10th June 2020

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