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Rated Excellent 4.79/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,284 product reviews

Average score of 4.79/5
5 star
84%
4 star
12%
3 star
2%
2 star
1%
1 star
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Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Today Natalie Macdonald has been the Face of Scottis...

Today Natalie Macdonald has been the Face of Scottish Building Society and as such deserves to be awarded 11 out of 10 by her Line... Today Natalie Macdonald has been the Face of Scottish Building Society and as such deserves to be awarded 11 out of 10 by her Line Manager. I have been unable to access my online ISA account since February 21st. After four attempts by staff unable to sort the problem Natalie has today resolved the situation with care and understanding Thank you so much Natalie. It has been a very frustrating and trying time. I am a lady of a certain age and Natalie has sorted the situation with care and kindness very quickiy Read more Read less

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Savings
Hazel J 12th March 2025

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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Today Natalie Macdonald has been the Face of Scottis...

Savings 12th March 2025

Today Natalie Macdonald has been the Face of Scottish Building Society and as such deserves to be awarded 11 out of 10 by her Line... Today Natalie Macdonald has been the Face of Scottish Building Society and as such deserves to be awarded 11 out of 10 by her Line Manager. I have been unable to access my online ISA account since February 21st. After four attempts by staff unable to sort the problem Natalie has today resolved the situation with care and understanding Thank you so much Natalie. It has been a very frustrating and trying time. I am a lady of a certain age and Natalie has sorted the situation with care and kindness very quickiy Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Savings 10th March 2025

I had to call the Society's customer services to resolve my inability to change the details of my linked bank account. The person who answered... I had to call the Society's customer services to resolve my inability to change the details of my linked bank account. The person who answered my call was polite and efficient, although she could not resolve the issue there and then. However, I followed her advice and the issue was successfully resolved within the hour. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    I've had my mortgage with the Scottish Building Soci...

    I've had my mortgage with the Scottish Building Society for a number of years. Everything has gone so smoothly. On the one occasion I needed... I've had my mortgage with the Scottish Building Society for a number of years. Everything has gone so smoothly. On the one occasion I needed to contact them, to arrange an overpayment, their customer service was brilliant. Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    Seamus 4th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Great, quick, helpful

    very helpful and polite and informative.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Appreciate personal service

    Very satisfied with service. Good advice given which I appreciated.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th February 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    In-branch always helpful and efficient. Better online system needed.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th February 2025
  • 5/5

    An excellent service

    The staff are very knowledgeable, polite and helpful. The walk-in service is really good too.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Helpful, informative, available

    I like face-to-face experience, easier to manage than online.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th February 2025
  • 4/5

    In branch service review

    I like that they continue to have branches and deal by post and with passcards.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Convenient, professional, friendly

    I like the fact that there's a branch I can walk into for assistance.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Competent, helpful, pleasant

    I was very happy with my experience today.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th February 2025

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