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4.89
Based on 3,075 reviews, last reviewed 5th Feb 2026
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Good experiences with Sbs I had a good experience with Sbs. The setup was easy and they had some good to hear security checks when I set up my ISA. Ending correspondence was pr... Read more Reviewed on: 5th February 2026
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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 (3075)

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5
When I retired I went to the Glasgow branch to invest my pension because I already had a savings account Reviewed on: 17th April 2020
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5
1. Loss of local office is very inconvenient. 2. Maturity transfer is unneccessarily complex. 3. Maturity notice gives no idea of amount saved. Reviewed on: 14th April 2020
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5
1) Friendly phone / postal contact. 2) Quick service by post BUT interest rates compare poorly with other organisations - otherwise I would invest far more Reviewed on: 14th April 2020
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5
A national Society which seems local Reviewed on: 8th April 2020
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4
I don't understand why passbooks need to be issued for members bonds when no funds can be added or withdrawn during the term. A certificate would suffice. Reviewed on: 6th April 2020
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5
Very good building society. Very friendly staff and very efficient. Reviewed on: 6th April 2020
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4
The way the Society could do better is to open a branch in Kirkcaldy. I have to bank by post or get information by phone as I live so far away. However, customer service is very good. Reviewed on: 31st March 2020
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5
I like the idea of it being Scottish - can't think what could be improved on! Reviewed on: 30th March 2020
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4
Regular savings account - good interest rate. Initially ID which had been used with another BS was not accepted but pleased this was sorted out. Reviewed on: 26th March 2020
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5
Reliable, helpful, always dealt with as a human being. Patient and civil. Reviewed on: 24th March 2020
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