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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.81/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • Award winning organisation
    Award winning organisation
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
  • UK-based contact centre
    UK-based contact centre

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 7,709 product reviews

Average score of 4.81/5
5 star
84%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly, helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward, especially in branch and over the phone. Their service is often described as patient and professional, making tricky processes easier. However, the online experience and ISA rates often frustrate, with slow transfers, poor app functionality, and lower interest compared to competitors.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and patient in branch and on calls.
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand.
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers.

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online services and app are often slow and tricky to use.
  • ISA rates at Saffron Building Society are frequently seen as lower than competitors.
  • Mortgage interest rates at Saffron Building Society are considered high and inflexible by some.
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About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society is a mutual organisation and has 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.

Saffron Building Society at a glance

Contact details

Website
Visit provider website
Phone
0800 072 1100
Email
[email protected]
Main address
Saffron House, 1A Market Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HX
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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 7709 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Nice and polite lady who ensured I understood all av...

Mortgages 27th May 2026

Nice and polite lady who ensured I understood all available options

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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All staff very helpful nothing is too much trouble.

Savings 27th May 2026

All staff very helpful nothing is too much trouble.rates are very competative. As well.

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 4.00/5

    She was lovely and very helpful.

    She was lovely and very helpful. And she resolved my issue very quickly and competently.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 27th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very patient and knowledgeable staff

    The staff member patiently helped me through the process of unlocking my account and setting up new data . She was extremely patient and helpful... The staff member patiently helped me through the process of unlocking my account and setting up new data . She was extremely patient and helpful , also answering all my questions relating to my savings account Read more Read less

    {"display":"Fiona S","full_name":"Fiona S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Fiona S 27th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Needed to call for a password reset, the colleague i...

    Needed to call for a password reset, the colleague in the phone was great

    Savings
    Verified source 27th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lots of different products to choose from with excel...

    Lots of different products to choose from with excellent help and advice from the staff.

    {"display":"Denise B","full_name":"Denise B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Denise B 27th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Living abroad with home in UK

    As someone living abroad with a home in the UK, I can highly recommend Saffron Building Society. They offer the right products.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 27th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A real benefit being able to talk to someone in bran...

    A real benefit being able to talk to someone in branch face to face about transferring our ISAs to saffron and sorting our maturities. Michael sorted everything for us.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Chi offered the perfect customer service, listened w...

    Chi offered the perfect customer service, listened well, did not rush you, answered every question, was friendly and very professional. 5* customer service agent !

    {"display":"dee","full_name":"dee","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    dee 24th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Saffron BS competitive accounts and excellent service

    Saffron Building Society offers competitive accounts and an excellent customer service.

    {"display":"Finn","full_name":"Finn","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Finn 23rd May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always a good vibe at Halstwad branch

    Always a good vibe at Halstwad branch

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd May 2026

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