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Rated Excellent 4.87/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 3,496 product reviews

Average score of 4.87/5
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Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Scottish Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and clear, personal service that makes banking feel human. People love the face-to-face access and find the mortgage and ISA processes straightforward when supported by staff. However, many find the interest rates on savings and ISAs a bit low and wish for better online services, including apps and easier transfers. Branch hours and postal delays also cause some frustration.

Positive themes

  • Scottish Building Society staff are friendly, helpful, and make banking personal and easy.
  • People appreciate Scottish Building Society’s clear communication and helpful mortgage service.
  • Opening ISAs and savings accounts with Scottish Building Society is straightforward with friendly help.

Negative themes

  • Interest rates on savings and ISAs are often seen as too low compared to competitors.
  • Online services and digital processes are outdated and frustrating for many users.
  • Branch opening hours and postal delays cause inconvenience and frustration for some customers.
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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 3496 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Dealt with immediately and efficiently.

Savings 19th February 2026

Dealt with immediately and efficiently.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Always have great service with the ladies in your Fr...

Savings 19th February 2026

Always have great service with the ladies in your Frederick street branch, i do wish there was parking however not the building society issue,

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Very good service at galashiels by Audrey

    Very good service at galashiels by Audrey

    Savings
    Verified source 19th February 2026
  • 5/5

    SavingsVery good service.

    Very good service. Very helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 19th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Had problems logging in.

    Had problems logging in. Katherine was very helpful and patient with me, guiding me step by step. Was very pleased when I could see my... Had problems logging in. Katherine was very helpful and patient with me, guiding me step by step. Was very pleased when I could see my account online . I’m not a patient person with computer and was kept calm. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Bella 18th February 2026
  • 5/5

    5 star service

    Professional and friendly staff memberwho knows her stuff. Kathleen answered my queries and didn't make me feel an idiot. My transaction completed successfully.

    Savings
    Verified source 18th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Natalie went way beyond

    Natalie went way beyond her duties to help me, even helped me download my documents from my phone. Absolutely outstanding, never get this kind of service anywhere else.

    Savings
    Verified source 18th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Attended to set up a Regular Savings Account at the...

    Attended to set up a Regular Savings Account at the Glasgow Queen Street branch and the staff were very helpful. Really quick and easy process, would defiantly recommend.

    Savings
    Verified source 18th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Savings account

    I had a very quick efficient meeting with a young gentleman jakke, he opened my account in no time. He asked me to complete a... I had a very quick efficient meeting with a young gentleman jakke, he opened my account in no time. He asked me to complete a servey via QR code.. This didnt work in the branch, i have attempted again after i left and was successful, thank you jake great service i hope this reaches you Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 18th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful staff.

    Very helpful staff. Made everything straightforward

    Savings
    Verified source 18th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Second to none

    Allways a great service, friendly and helpful staff

    Savings
    Verified source 18th February 2026

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