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Scottish Building Society: Savings reviews

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

Galashiels branch review

5
Straightforward. Very helpful lady - Audrey, clear forms and not many of them. Audrey phoned back when she said she would and had answers needed. Great product knowledge. Reviewed on: 3rd December 2020

Troon branch review

5
Like - efficient organisation. Professional, friendly staff. Could be better - more convenient branch location. Reviewed on: 2nd December 2020

Edinburgh branch review

5
Great to find an account that you don't have to open and manage online. Good old cheque in post is good for me! Reviewed on: 30th November 2020

Glasgow branch review

5
Very efficient and professional counter staff. Also very competitive fixed term rate!! Reviewed on: 29th November 2020

Troon branch review

5
The ladies at Troon branch have gave the extra mile to sort out an issue for me regarding return of my ID documents Reviewed on: 26th November 2020

Inverness branch review

5
Getting paperwork to and from could be quicker Reviewed on: 25th November 2020

Galashiels branch review

5
Phone answered promptly. Very pleasant helpful staff, who easily answered questions. Application received on a Wednesday and your welcome letter and book received on Friday. Thanks Audrey, pleasure to deal with Reviewed on: 24th November 2020

Inverness branch review

5
Local building society, very friendly efficient staff Reviewed on: 23rd November 2020

Troon branch review

5
Society has local branch (I transferred from TBS as they are closing local branch) Society issues a passbook, and does not only offer online accounts Society adheres strictly to Covid guidelines (I feel safe in office) Reviewed on: 22nd November 2020

Galashiels branch review

5
Efficient and helpful staff and access to a local branch Reviewed on: 21st November 2020

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