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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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People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,134 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 positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

So grateful for this company

We applied at the wrong time of year really, but this is the only company willing to look at us for us, and not just... We applied at the wrong time of year really, but this is the only company willing to look at us for us, and not just a tick box. Extremely grateful to SBS for everything Read more Read less

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Mortgages
Joanne C 20th January 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 2134 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

So grateful for this company

Mortgages 20th January 2025

We applied at the wrong time of year really, but this is the only company willing to look at us for us, and not just... We applied at the wrong time of year really, but this is the only company willing to look at us for us, and not just a tick box. Extremely grateful to SBS for everything Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Old school service but in the best way.

Mortgages 28th December 2024

Old school service but in the best way. Personal touch and friendly customer service.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Fast, responsive, professional

    Application over the internet was easy and straightforward. Instructions for online access received a couple of days later, details on how to fund account also... Application over the internet was easy and straightforward. Instructions for online access received a couple of days later, details on how to fund account also easy and straightforward to do. So far so good. Very satisfied. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 27th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Excellent, friendly, welcoming

    Loraine is excellent and extremely knowledgeable about SBS products and services, helping us to choose the best products every time, much appreciated. Mudassar is also... Loraine is excellent and extremely knowledgeable about SBS products and services, helping us to choose the best products every time, much appreciated. Mudassar is also an excellent branch manager at SBS Glasgow, welcoming customers and providing a cup of team, very friendly and professional. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 27th December 2024
  • 4/5

    Thorough, considerate and friendly

    Customer service is superb and interest rates very favourable. I find the limied opening hours a bit inconvenient, especially the one hour lunchtime closure in the middle of the day.

    Savings
    Verified source 27th December 2024
  • 5/5

    They are helpful

    The people at the end of the phone are helpful. Just wish you could improve the Royal Mail.

    Savings
    Verified source 27th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Fantastic, understanding, straightforward

    Fantastic all round. Audrey in Galashiels was amazing and so helpful, kind and clear at a difficult time when my mother is dying. SBS have... Fantastic all round. Audrey in Galashiels was amazing and so helpful, kind and clear at a difficult time when my mother is dying. SBS have by far been the best bank/building society I have dealt with. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 24th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Local, friendly, helpful

    You can go into branch and have a face-to-face meeting, no appointment required. Staff are helpful and friendly.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd December 2024
  • 5/5

    Helpful, informative, friendly

    Opening my ISA was straightforward and I was given relevant information.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd December 2024
  • 5/5

    Home from home

    From the moment you enter you're made welcome - very helpful staff.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd December 2024
  • 5/5

    Easy, friendly, Scottish

    You're in Scotland. I like feeling my money is in Scotland and you're a mutual (we're a mutual!) and that feels good too. Your online... You're in Scotland. I like feeling my money is in Scotland and you're a mutual (we're a mutual!) and that feels good too. Your online banking system is easy to use, your info is clear, your people very friendly and helpful. All good. Your interest rates good too. You make it all feel easy. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 20th December 2024

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