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Rated Excellent 4.78/5

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 2,187 product reviews

Average score of 4.78/5
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

5/5

Low maintenance ISA savings, bonus rugby tickets,

Low maintenance ISA savings, bonus rugby tickets,

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Savings
James J 20th February 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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Reviews for Scottish Building Society

Showing 11 of 2187 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Low maintenance ISA savings, bonus rugby tickets,

Savings 20th February 2025

Low maintenance ISA savings, bonus rugby tickets,

Rated Excellent 5/5
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I just like them and I felt the need to say it.

Mortgages 3rd February 2025

I just like them and I felt the need to say it. I like how I'm not trying to tell a robot what I am... I just like them and I felt the need to say it. I like how I'm not trying to tell a robot what I am calling about. I like the wait times when I call usually less than 30 seconds. I like how simple it is to renew my mortgage on to a new deal when my current one expires. Some of the advisors speak Scottish so there can be a bit of a language barrier but other than that friendly, quick and just really good. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly

    Clear advice. Excellent service. Easy to talk to.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st January 2025
  • 5/5

    On the ball

    Very efficient when renewing savings. Should make it easier for customers to get their cash if not investing. Customers should be notified of interest earned.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st January 2025
  • 5/5

    Traditional, Scottish, honourable

    Have always loved and valued the Scottish Building Society. A rare service nowadays in Scotland. Disappointed that you no longer have a satellite office but... Have always loved and valued the Scottish Building Society. A rare service nowadays in Scotland. Disappointed that you no longer have a satellite office but I understand the need to keep our costs down and interest rates competitive. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 31st January 2025
  • 4/5

    Good simple service

    Opening a savings account was easier. No appointment required and your colleagues completed the application on our behalf. Like having a passbook and face-to-face savings.... Opening a savings account was easier. No appointment required and your colleagues completed the application on our behalf. Like having a passbook and face-to-face savings. More branches if possible would be good (e.g. Falkirk). Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 31st January 2025
  • 5/5

    Professional, courteous, friendly

    Once again, excellent service from Mudassar.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st January 2025
  • 3/5

    In branch service review

    Used the building society when there was a local branch but when that closed it was not convenient or easy to access.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st January 2025
  • 5/5

    Very helpful

    Small friendly branch, very helpful. No privacy at desk if branch is busy though.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th January 2025
  • 5/5

    Accessible, efficient, friendly

    Ease of access and efficient operation with helpful and pleasant staff.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th January 2025
  • 5/5

    Excellent

    The staff were very helpful, the main reason for opening account was the Society is Scottish and has no connections to any English banks. A... The staff were very helpful, the main reason for opening account was the Society is Scottish and has no connections to any English banks. A more local branch would be handy. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 30th January 2025

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