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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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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
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Galashiels branch review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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