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Rated Excellent 4.67/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 6,285 product reviews

Average score of 4.67/5
5 star
81%
4 star
10%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches like Halstead and Brentwood, making banking feel personal and easy. However, the online experience and app often frustrate users, with slow systems and unclear processes. Branch opening hours and staffing levels also leave some feeling let down.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
  • Local branches like Halstead and Brentwood offer a warm welcome and great face-to-face service.
  • Saffron Building Society makes maturity instructions and account changes straightforward with helpful staff.

Negative themes

  • The online system and app are often slow and difficult to use for many customers.
  • Branch opening hours and staffing levels sometimes cause long waits or closures when expected open.
  • Interest rates are seen as low and uncompetitive compared to other providers.
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About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society are a mutual organisation and have a number of branches throughout Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk.

Saffron Building Society’s roots go back to January 1849 when the 'Saffron Walden Second Building Society' was founded by Reverend John Marten.

Products offered by Saffron Building Society include savings, mortgages and equity release.

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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 6285 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Outstanding Service!!

Savings 5th December 2025

Truly impressed with the level of speed and service. Special shout out to Alistair and Lewis; they were amazing!!

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Having had a problem in trying to use the website i1...

Savings 5th December 2025

Having had a problem in trying to use the website i1 site was unable to progress my options I telephoned and spoke a member of... Having had a problem in trying to use the website i1 site was unable to progress my options I telephoned and spoke a member of staff who was help full and polite in a very short time. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    As an elderly customer with mobility issues I found...

    As an elderly customer with mobility issues I found christine very helpful on the phone helping me send cheques to charities

    Savings
    Verified source 5th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Thank you for helping me renew my ISA evie was polit...

    Thank you for helping me renew my ISA evie was polite and friendly while helping me and did it nice and quick

    Savings
    Verified source 5th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Judy was very polite and helpful when sorting out my...

    Judy was very polite and helpful when sorting out my new account she did it straight away

    Savings
    Verified source 5th December 2025
  • 5/5

    I just had a call from Safron about my remortgage.

    I just had a call from Safron about my remortgage. After going through the initial security checks, Rosanna was good and professional. She explained varionus... I just had a call from Safron about my remortgage. After going through the initial security checks, Rosanna was good and professional. She explained varionus product types, took her time to listen to my concerns and generally very calm and was comfortable with my enquiry. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Rosanna Nahome was excellent.

    Rosanna Nahome was excellent. She provided comprehensive advice, and took the time to break it down and explain the options in an easy to understand... Rosanna Nahome was excellent. She provided comprehensive advice, and took the time to break it down and explain the options in an easy to understand way. She was very patient and approachable. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Sophia was a gem.

    Sophia handled my query fantastically. Polite, efficient, knowledgeable - just what you'd hoped for!

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    Savings
    John Gowen 5th December 2025
  • 5/5

    10 out of 10 seeing kyle at Colchester branch excell...

    10 out of 10 seeing kyle at Colchester branch excellent and extremely efficient. Phone service is excellent with a fast answer. Thetreatment is the best we get from any other provider

    Savings
    Verified source 5th December 2025
  • 5/5

    10 out 0f 10 - excellent.

    10 out 0f 10 - excellent. Extremely efficient phone service is excellent with fast answering the treatment is better than any other we get

    Savings
    Verified source 5th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very efficient.

    Very efficient. Always happy with the service.

    Savings
    Verified source 5th December 2025

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