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Rated Average 3.34/5

Scottish Friendly reviews

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Last reviewed within 14 days

Review summary

People rate this company as Average based on 30 product reviews

Average score of 3.34/5
5 star
47%
4 star
13%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
37%
Reviews for Scottish Friendly have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Fantastic product, had it for over 10 years and alwa...

Fantastic product, had it for over 10 years and always performed well. User friendly but safe website and app. Makes it easy to save.

Latest negative rating

1/5

Shockingly Bad Company - Do NOT choose

As someone who takes reviews seriously and writes them with sincerity, I always try to be fair and transparent. When a company deserves recognition, I’m... As someone who takes reviews seriously and writes them with sincerity, I always try to be fair and transparent. When a company deserves recognition, I’m more than happy to give it. But when a business fails so completely that it borders on absurd, I feel it’s my duty to warn others — so they don’t have to endure the same drawn-out frustration that I have. Unfortunately, my experience with Scottish Friendly falls squarely into the latter category. In all honesty, they’ve proven to be one of the most unprofessional, disorganised, and downright infuriating companies I’ve dealt with in years. What should have been a simple transfer of funds from a Scottish Friendly account to One Family turned into a six-month ordeal that tested every ounce of my patience. Six months — and still, they couldn’t manage to complete a basic administrative task. Meanwhile, One Family acted promptly and professionally throughout, keeping me updated and doing everything in their power to move things along. The contrast between the two companies could not have been starker. Repeated requests from One Family went completely unanswered by Scottish Friendly, as though they were operating in a parallel universe where customer service simply doesn’t exist. After months of this nonsense, I finally lodged a formal complaint — only to receive a dismissive and robotic response claiming that Scottish Friendly was not at fault because they had “only just received communication” from One Family. That explanation is as implausible as it is insulting. It perfectly captures their attitude: no accountability, no apology, and no awareness of how damaging such negligence can be to customers. Rather than investigate or take ownership, they chose to hide behind bureaucratic excuses and pass the blame elsewhere. At this point, I’ve given up expecting any resolution from them. Instead, I’m sharing my experience publicly so others can make an informed choice before entrusting their money to a company that seems incapable of performing even the most straightforward tasks. In short: Scottish Friendly have been anything but friendly. Their customer service is dreadful, their communication non-existent, and their attitude dismissive. If you value your time, your sanity, and your money, I’d strongly advise you to look elsewhere. 1 Star – Appalling Service and Zero Accountability. Read more Read less

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Junior ISA
Luca 16th October 2025

About Scottish Friendly

Scottish Friendly is one of the UK’s biggest mutual life offices and has been helping members since 1862. As a mutual, Scottish Friendly is run for the benefit of members and not shareholders.

Scottish Friendly started out as the City of Glasgow Friendly Society and is still based in the heart of Glasgow serving over 814,000 members.

Products include ISAs, Junior ISAs and over 50s life insurance.

Scottish Friendly at a glance

Reviews for Scottish Friendly

Showing 11 of 30 company reviews Last reviewed within 14 days

Shockingly Bad Company - Do NOT choose

Junior ISA 16th October 2025

As someone who takes reviews seriously and writes them with sincerity, I always try to be fair and transparent. When a company deserves recognition, I’m... As someone who takes reviews seriously and writes them with sincerity, I always try to be fair and transparent. When a company deserves recognition, I’m more than happy to give it. But when a business fails so completely that it borders on absurd, I feel it’s my duty to warn others — so they don’t have to endure the same drawn-out frustration that I have. Unfortunately, my experience with Scottish Friendly falls squarely into the latter category. In all honesty, they’ve proven to be one of the most unprofessional, disorganised, and downright infuriating companies I’ve dealt with in years. What should have been a simple transfer of funds from a Scottish Friendly account to One Family turned into a six-month ordeal that tested every ounce of my patience. Six months — and still, they couldn’t manage to complete a basic administrative task. Meanwhile, One Family acted promptly and professionally throughout, keeping me updated and doing everything in their power to move things along. The contrast between the two companies could not have been starker. Repeated requests from One Family went completely unanswered by Scottish Friendly, as though they were operating in a parallel universe where customer service simply doesn’t exist. After months of this nonsense, I finally lodged a formal complaint — only to receive a dismissive and robotic response claiming that Scottish Friendly was not at fault because they had “only just received communication” from One Family. That explanation is as implausible as it is insulting. It perfectly captures their attitude: no accountability, no apology, and no awareness of how damaging such negligence can be to customers. Rather than investigate or take ownership, they chose to hide behind bureaucratic excuses and pass the blame elsewhere. At this point, I’ve given up expecting any resolution from them. Instead, I’m sharing my experience publicly so others can make an informed choice before entrusting their money to a company that seems incapable of performing even the most straightforward tasks. In short: Scottish Friendly have been anything but friendly. Their customer service is dreadful, their communication non-existent, and their attitude dismissive. If you value your time, your sanity, and your money, I’d strongly advise you to look elsewhere. 1 Star – Appalling Service and Zero Accountability. Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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Fantastic product, had it for over 10 years and alwa...

My Choice ISA 11th March 2025

Fantastic product, had it for over 10 years and always performed well. User friendly but safe website and app. Makes it easy to save.

Rated Excellent 5/5
Read more product reviews
  • 5/5

    A great company to deal with, have a look at them

    At all times they have been very helpful and friendly. This includes before, during and after setting up a policy.

    {"display":"Steve ","full_name":"Steve ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Life Insurance
    Steve 4th September 2024
  • 5/5

    Scottish Friendly have a conscience

    I chose Scottish Friendly because of their green credentials and social conscience. The funds I have invested have performed well and I am able to... I chose Scottish Friendly because of their green credentials and social conscience. The funds I have invested have performed well and I am able to chose carefully where I invest my money around the world. Read more Read less

    {"display":"sosp","full_name":"sosp","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    My Choice ISA
    sosp 1st September 2024
  • 5/5

    Love this product

    I love this product I have been saving with them for over a decade, they make it easy, simple and user friendly with a great... I love this product I have been saving with them for over a decade, they make it easy, simple and user friendly with a great safe website, great saving rates and offers, and incentives too save Read more Read less

  • 4/5

    Smooth sign up process

    Just opened an ISA with them and the process was very smooth and quick

    {"display":"Sam S","full_name":"Sam S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    My Choice ISA
    Sam S 15th June 2024
  • 5/5

    Scottish Friendly ISA

    Very easy to use website with clear explanation of various funds and expected returns.

  • 5/5

    Isa made easy

    I started with Scottish friendly to create isas for my kids and it's been very easy for others to pay in to these isas aswell... I started with Scottish friendly to create isas for my kids and it's been very easy for others to pay in to these isas aswell so if I have hard times and can't always pay in I know there future is still secure I also opened an isa for myself aswell for my future Read more Read less

    {"display":"Streeetch","full_name":"Streeetch","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    My Choice ISA
    Streeetch 15th April 2024
  • 5/5

    Simple, easy to use.

    Simple, easy to use. Isa with automatic payments and great information from the company.

    {"display":"Adele R","full_name":"Adele R","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    My Choice ISA
    Adele R 18th March 2024
  • 5/5

    Excellent telephone and online services

    Excellent telephone and online services

    {"display":"James K","full_name":"James K","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    My Choice ISA
    James K 5th February 2024
  • 1/5

    Excuse after excuse

    I have a life insurance policy with Beagle Street, underwriters being Scottish Friendly which myself and my husband have paid into for 10 years. Unfortunately... I have a life insurance policy with Beagle Street, underwriters being Scottish Friendly which myself and my husband have paid into for 10 years. Unfortunately my husband died in Sept 2023 following a road traffic accident. The insurer has moved the goal posts for submitting my claim time and time again. First they need death cert - tick. Then check Dr's records- tick. Then Post Mortem - Tick. They're happy to take your premium for 10 years but find excuse after excuse to delay payout. It's disgusting. No compassion and no real I'm understanding. Shameful!!!!! Read more Read less

    {"display":"Leigh Forester","full_name":"Leigh Forester","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/800709.png"}}'s avatar
    Life Insurance
    Leigh Forester 28th December 2023

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