ScottishPowerReviews 

193,095
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 57,070 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, respect, and patience, especially when dealing with vulnerable individuals or complex issues. The customer service is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with many appreciating the personalized approach and quick resolution of problems. Reviewers often describe the overall service as excellent, noting the ease of switching suppliers and the beneficial half-price electricity offers. The user experience is generally positive, with many finding the processes straightforward and the information provided clear and helpful. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with pricing, finding it too high or experiencing unexpected changes after an initial period. A few other people also felt that the company mishandled their accounts or provided poor service when resolving serious issues, including missed appointments and incorrect information.

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Staff

People report positive experiences with staff, consistently describing them as helpful, polite, and... See more

Customer service

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Service

Customers generally report positive experiences with the service, often highlighting helpful and efficient... See more

User experience

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Price

Users describe ambiguous interactions with price, with some reviewers finding prices excellent, competitive,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Scottish Power has, on occasions, acquired a bad reputation. I have been with them for a few years now, and, to be totally honest, they 'ain't done bad' at all. If you really do have an emergency or s... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have always been treated with respect and courtesy on the phone lines when I had cause to call. I am a vulnerable person with severe health issues, and having someone take the time to let me explain... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I'm new to SP and awaiting my first quarterly bill. The change from my previous supplier was trouble free. I had an email requesting I send a meter reading - odd, I thought as they take readings on l... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Although I think it’s great that we can save money on using at certain times. However don’t understand how the times chart works, it is not explained very well. I use my washing machine at the weekend... See more

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Company details

  1. Energy Supplier
  2. Electric Utility Company
  3. Gas Company
  4. Green Energy Supplier

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ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. The ScottishPower Group only produces 100% green electricity - our focus is on wind energy, smart grids and driving the change to a cleaner, electric future and we’re investing millions of pounds every working day to make this happen. We’re committed to speeding up the transition to cleaner electric transport, improving air quality and over time, driving down bills. To deliver a better future, quicker for everyone

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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meter reading problem.

Meter reading problem solved in a very courteous and efficient manner by your responder named “Joe” who could not have been more polite, helpful and friendly!
Downside= the music whilst waiting, awful!
I like “Pink Floyd”

July 2, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that our team member provided such excellent and efficient service in resolving your meter reading issue.

Many thanks,
Kai

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very informative

Very informative

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi, Mrs Milford.

We are pleased to hear we are very informative.We appreciate your feedback.

Many thanks,
Saif

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi, Tony.

We are pleased to hear we are very helpful. We appreciate your feedback.

Many thanks,
Saif

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New starter…

I have only been with scottish power for a few week or a little more and ican see the differance in how much gas and electric i am saving i am one happy customer and thing you need to know there are very helpful and friendly

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi Sheila,

We're so happy to hear you're already seeing a difference in your gas and electricity usage. It's wonderful that our team has been helpful and friendly! Thank you for your positive feedback.

Many thanks,
Kai

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use website

Easy to use website

July 2, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi Frank,

We're so pleased to hear that you found our website easy to use! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback.

Many thanks,
Kai

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The person i spoke with was very very…

The person i spoke with was very very helpful.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi Dawn,

Thanks for leaving us a five-star review! We're so pleased to hear that our team was very helpful. We appreciate your feedback.

Many thanks,
Kai

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The agent was very helpful

The agent was very helpful. She said she’d call me back and did, at the agreed time.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi Audrey,

We're so pleased to hear that our agent was helpful and called you back at the agreed time. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Many thanks,
Kai

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful but agent spoke to quickly…

Very helpful but agent spoke to quickly with a lot of facts figures and gargon

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi, Isobel.

We appreciate your feedback and are glad our agent was helpful. We understand that a lot of information can be overwhelming, and we will work on ensuring our agents communicate more clearly and at a comfortable pace.

Many thanks,
Saif

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

after putting in smart meter and no heating

First time ringing Scottish power unbelievable no one new what they were doing service was like a comedy couldn’t understand what was said to them and rude finally got to Wendy at complaints dept was very helpful and think it’s sorted out but won’t know till autumn when trying out heat to see if working as it should so hope it is as don’t want to have to deal with again

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi, Michael.

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear about the initial difficulties and frustration you encountered when contacting us. We're glad that a member of our team was able to assist you. We hope everything works as it should.

Many thanks,
Saif

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team member was very helpful and…

The team member was very helpful and polite

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi Andrew,

We're so pleased our team member was helpful and polite. We appreciate your kind words and are glad you had a positive experience with us.

Many thanks,
Kai

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Telephone answered promptly

Telephone answered promptly. All questions answered and details updated very well

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi,

We're so pleased to hear that your call was answered promptly and that all your questions were answered, with details updated very well. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Many thanks,
Kai

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to identify the tariff that I…

Very easy to identify the tariff that I wanted.

July 1, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi Alexander,

We're delighted to hear that you found it very easy to identify the tariff you wanted. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Many thanks,
Kai

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent uk based customer support

Excellent uk based customer support

July 3, 2026
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Reply from ScottishPower

Hi Stuart,

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We are delighted to hear that you found our UK-based customer support to be excellent. Thank you for your kind words.

Many thanks,
Kai

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