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Rated Excellent 4.80/5

Scottish Building Society reviews

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People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,405 product reviews

Average score of 4.80/5
5 star
85%
4 star
12%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
Reviews for Scottish Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

4/5

Overall a good experience

All completed in time. Underwriting experience pretty straightforward. Some delays in this process was only negative in whole experience, but our independent mortgage adviser kept... All completed in time. Underwriting experience pretty straightforward. Some delays in this process was only negative in whole experience, but our independent mortgage adviser kept on top of things and us informed throughout, so no complaints. Read more Read less

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Mortgages
Richy m 9th April 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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Showing 11 of 2405 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Overall a good experience

Mortgages 9th April 2025

All completed in time. Underwriting experience pretty straightforward. Some delays in this process was only negative in whole experience, but our independent mortgage adviser kept... All completed in time. Underwriting experience pretty straightforward. Some delays in this process was only negative in whole experience, but our independent mortgage adviser kept on top of things and us informed throughout, so no complaints. Read more Read less

Rated Good 4/5
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Friendly approachable staff.

Savings 2nd April 2025

Friendly approachable staff. Having access to able to visit the office to discuss matters is great. Great deals on savings.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Immediate, fast, efficient

    It's great that staff are able to help without an appointment.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Brilliant

    The lovely staff are so friendly and welcoming. Very efficient service when dealing with my requests. It's so nice to have a wee chat and... The lovely staff are so friendly and welcoming. Very efficient service when dealing with my requests. It's so nice to have a wee chat and bit of banter - a nice personal touch. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Very very good

    The customer service was excellent.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Helpful, efficient and easy to get to branch.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Friendly, professional, competitive

    Friendly, helpful staff. Improvement in opening hours, not sure closing 1 hour for lunch is customer friendly.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025
  • 4/5

    In branch service review

    I disagree with all banks and building societies closing local branches. It is not always easy to travel into the city from home.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Helpful

    Always helpful and happy to explain options available for my savings.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Helpful, professional, kind

    Explained savings accounts/rates clearly. Great service.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Excellent, knowledgeable, professional

    Staff were quick to understand everything I required. Explained all I needed, excellent. But 4 people were waiting and only 1 person on desk, maybe need more staff.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th March 2025

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