Scottish Widows  Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 8,708 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally helpful, polite, and patient when guiding individuals through important decisions and complex financial processes. Most people note that getting in touch is simple and efficient, with support teams answering calls promptly and resolving everyday queries effectively. Some reviewers were not happy with response times and communication delays when trying to resolve critical administrative issues or document requests. A few customers experienced lengthy waiting times on the phone and a lack of proper follow-up when dealing with specific account updates and policy changes.

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Service

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User experience

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to telephone with quick response time. Pleasant to deal with Finn and previously Henry. Clear English and concise information given at all times. Dealt with my query quickly whilst on the ph... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are polite and welcoming. They know their subject well and they guide you through all the things you need to consider. They are not pushy and make sure you have understood everything you nee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The CS agent I spoke to, Charlie, was fantastic! Professional, helpful and friendly. He immediately put me at ease and resolved my issues with patience and kindness. I would certainly recommend Scotti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Doing things online makes me anxious and I messed up trying to do it myself. A lovely gentleman helped me through everything I needed to do. Honestly 5 star not only for being knowledgeable but for be... See more

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Company details

  1. Pension Office
  2. also in
  3. Insurance Company
  4. Investment Company

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Scottish Widows - the financial planning provider who calmly, expertly and with care, helps customers benefit today from planning for tomorrow.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke with David Dunn

Spoke with David Dunn, he was patient, polite and knew the products very well. I felt valued as a customer and would highly recommend Scottish Widows, based on my experience today. David is definitely worthy of five stars!

5 November 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Getting though on the phone is quite…

Getting though on the phone is quite quick and there is always a helpful advisor there. Completing some of the forms on my phone required a couple of phone calls to be sure I understood what they wanted from me, but that was done quickly.

5 November 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am fairly new to investing

I am fairly new to investing. Sometimes I've felt I needed support and the telephone customer service has been good and helpful. I have found getting through to someone on the phone to be pretty quick compared to many companies.
The cost to hold shares or funds is quite low. Some other ISA providers charge more.
4/5 because I have not found the website offers the smoothest or easiest of experiences but hopefully my experience will improve as I use it more and get used to it.

5 November 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Profesional and helpfull operator.

Nice and helpfull operator.

5 November 2026
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Reply from Scottish Widows

We appreciate your positive feedback and are pleased to hear that our team member was polite and supportive during your interaction. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an Excellent call with Emma

Had an Excellent call with Emma, very Professional, relayed all information in a clear concise way, and was extremely polite & Courteous.
Very Happy with Scottish Widows over the Years they've been looking after my account.

5 November 2026
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Reply from Scottish Widows

We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience during your recent call. It is wonderful to know that our colleague provided clear, concise, and polite assistance, and we truly appreciate your continued trust and loyalty over the years. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I spoke to Fraser today he was really helpful and efficient. He got everything sorted during this one call and it was very simple. Very happy with the excellent service.

5 November 2026
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Reply from Scottish Widows

We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience during your call. It is wonderful to know that our colleague was helpful and efficient, resolving everything for you quickly and making the entire process straightforward. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback with us.

We’d be grateful if you could respond to the information request. Please note, the email will come from Trustpilot rather than Scottish Widows.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

**Update 05/11**

Hi Tracey,

Thank you for responding to our request for information. We have passed your feedback on to the relevant team.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very courteous agent and very…

very courteous agent and very professional

5 November 2026
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Reply from Scottish Widows

We appreciate your feedback and 5-star rating! We are delighted to hear that you found our colleague to be polite and professional during your interaction.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent from start to finish

Excellent from start to finish , average 5 minutes for to get through to advisors who were very knowledgeable and helpful .

5 November 2026
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Reply from Scottish Widows

Thank you for the 5 stars! It’s great to hear you received excellent service from start to finish and found our colleagues knowledgeable and helpful.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The operator was really patient with me…

The operator was really patient with me and was really helpful for a full hour

5 November 2026
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Reply from Scottish Widows

We appreciate your 5-star rating! We are delighted to hear that our colleague was patient. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.

We’d be grateful if you could respond to the information request. Please note, the email will come from Trustpilot rather than Scottish Widows.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and polite would deal with…

Very helpful and polite would deal with this person again

5 November 2026
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Reply from Scottish Widows

We appreciate your feedback and 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear that you experienced a courteous and supportive interaction with our colleague.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

5 November 2026
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Reply from Scottish Widows

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re delighted you received excellent service.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealt with my transaction perfectly

Dealt with my transaction perfectly. Could not ask for more.

5 November 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Scottish Widows

We appreciate your positive feedback and five-star rating! We are delighted to hear that your transaction was handled seamlessly and met all of your expectations.

We’d be grateful if you could respond to the information request. Please note, the email will come from Trustpilot rather than Scottish Widows.

Thanks,
Jenny - Scottish Widows

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