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Rated Excellent 4.77/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Last reviewed within 7 days
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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,020 product reviews

Average score of 4.77/5
5 star
84%
4 star
12%
3 star
2%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

4/5

Lifetime Mortgagr

Very efficient and speedy response when obtaining a lifetime mortgage

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Mortgages
Ronald Hume 14th November 2024

Latest negative rating

2/5

Just opened up a Cash ISA.

Just opened up a Cash ISA. My wife and I have quite a few ISAs and opening this account was the hardest of them all,... Just opened up a Cash ISA. My wife and I have quite a few ISAs and opening this account was the hardest of them all, by far! Took a week from opening the account to receiving my login information so that I can move funds in. You only have 14 days in which to do so and I've already wasted a week. The service desk promised to email me the account details and never did. To transfer an existing ISA into this account you need to manually download and complete a Transfer Form and post it to them - others do this online and all completed within 24 hours! No confirmation that they received the form so I don't know if it will move across - time will tell! Another call tomorrow I think. When it did finally arrive, their account information letter is not very clear. To transfer funds in from your bank they detail 2 account numbers are required, one for the company and a unique one for your actual account. They don't make it clear which the second account number is for as it just says "Your account number". Obvious when you know the answer, but the letter could simply say "Your unique SBS account number found at the top of page 1". So their business practices seem to be as they were in the 1980s! Not impressed and wont be using them again. One positive, their interest rate is competitive. Read more Read less

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Savings
Mark J 6th November 2024

About Scottish Building Society

Scottish Building Society are as true to our purpose today as the day we were founded in 1848– we help the people of Scotland and beyond to buy homes and save for the future by providing uncomplicated financial products in a reassuring and friendly way.

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Reviews for Scottish Building Society

Showing 11 of 2020 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Lifetime Mortgagr

Mortgages 14th November 2024

Very efficient and speedy response when obtaining a lifetime mortgage

Rated Good 4/5
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Just opened up a Cash ISA.

Savings 6th November 2024

Just opened up a Cash ISA. My wife and I have quite a few ISAs and opening this account was the hardest of them all,... Just opened up a Cash ISA. My wife and I have quite a few ISAs and opening this account was the hardest of them all, by far! Took a week from opening the account to receiving my login information so that I can move funds in. You only have 14 days in which to do so and I've already wasted a week. The service desk promised to email me the account details and never did. To transfer an existing ISA into this account you need to manually download and complete a Transfer Form and post it to them - others do this online and all completed within 24 hours! No confirmation that they received the form so I don't know if it will move across - time will tell! Another call tomorrow I think. When it did finally arrive, their account information letter is not very clear. To transfer funds in from your bank they detail 2 account numbers are required, one for the company and a unique one for your actual account. They don't make it clear which the second account number is for as it just says "Your account number". Obvious when you know the answer, but the letter could simply say "Your unique SBS account number found at the top of page 1". So their business practices seem to be as they were in the 1980s! Not impressed and wont be using them again. One positive, their interest rate is competitive. Read more Read less

Rated Poor 2/5
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  • 1/5

    DATED AND OUT OF TOUCH

    It's nearly 2025 and no app for saving accounts. Dated. Way behind other savings accounts in similar companies.

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    Savings
    Le Dona 3rd November 2024
  • 5/5

    Brilliant Scottish asset

    I have recommended you to many people. I really like and feel secure with the face-to-face experience, the knowledge of staff and range of products... I have recommended you to many people. I really like and feel secure with the face-to-face experience, the knowledge of staff and range of products on offer with good interest rates for savers. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Verified Member 29th October 2024
  • 5/5

    Great, friendly, efficient

    Efficient phonecall by Peter, followed up with face-to-face service at the office in Glasgow with Lorraine. Easy and efficient, pleasant and friendly.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 29th October 2024
  • 5/5

    Friendly and business-like

    Pleasant and personable staff made the interaction easy.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 29th October 2024
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Easy and fast service. Very friendly.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 29th October 2024
  • 5/5

    Safety of funds and explanations excellent

    Account explained and questions answered clearly. Polite staff.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 29th October 2024
  • 5/5

    Very fair

    I found Lorraine very helpful and knowledgeable of products available to me. Very professional.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 29th October 2024
  • 5/5

    Helpful, good service

    It was very easy to open an account. Staff were very helpful in Glasgow and explained everything.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 29th October 2024
  • 5/5

    Helpful, efficient, professional

    Most helpful and transaction well explained.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 29th October 2024

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