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4.90
Based on 3,279 reviews, last reviewed 27th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very easy to deal with at the busiest time of year b... Very easy to deal with at the busiest time of year but the staff could not have been more helpful Reviewed on: 27th 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 (3279)

Review of the Scottish Building Society, Savings:

Savings review

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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Galashiels branch review

5
Comparatively good interest rate, very friendly and helpful on the phone Reviewed on: 25th February 2021
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ISA

4
Spoke over the phone to Pamela which was very good. However an office nearby would be better (Dumbarton) Reviewed on: 19th February 2021
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Galashiels branch review

4
I really welcome a High Street presence as I will not do any online banking. I appreciate your simple, straightforward operating style. I would welcome more competitive interest rates for savers Reviewed on: 11th February 2021
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Edinburgh branch review

5
Prompt service, also very efficient and courteous, would like to see regular savings account re-introduced Reviewed on: 11th February 2021
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Edinburgh branch customer

Troon branch review

4
You can easily speak with someone who is friendly and knowledgeable. It is small, local and uncomplicated Reviewed on: 9th February 2021
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Troon branch customer

Savings review

5
It's Scottish, and concentrates on just being a building society. providing a safe, secure home for savings Reviewed on: 31st January 2021
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Glasgow branch review

5
Attractive interest rate. Easily accessible information, Speedy response when posting items Reviewed on: 28th January 2021
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Glasgow branch customer

Glasgow branch review

5
We completed our mortgage with SBS over 30 years and have dound them welcoming and friendly on our return Reviewed on: 27th January 2021
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Savings review

5
Simple to apply, good communication, helpful, friendly staff Reviewed on: 26th January 2021
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Savings customer

Glasgow branch review

5
Passbooks allow me to see my finances clearly, very pleasant staff in the Glasgow office Reviewed on: 25th January 2021
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