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Rated Excellent 4.69/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 6,362 product reviews

Average score of 4.69/5
5 star
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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 6362 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

the personal touch

Savings 31st December 2025

I Had some queries about some savings accounts and Zoe was able to help with these. Setting up an online account didn;t go so well... I Had some queries about some savings accounts and Zoe was able to help with these. Setting up an online account didn;t go so well but this was partly my fault. It was also New Year's Eve. Read more Read less

Rated Good 4/5
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I wanted to open a one year bond before the end of t...

Savings 31st December 2025

I wanted to open a one year bond before the end of the year

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Savings update

    Zoe was very helpful, kind and considerate and explained everything I needed to know.

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    Savings
    Mrs J Chase 30th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Helpful and friendly

    I've had a savings account with Saffron for several years. It works well, the interest rate is competitive, and on the relatively few occasions I've... I've had a savings account with Saffron for several years. It works well, the interest rate is competitive, and on the relatively few occasions I've needed to speak to someone they are helpful and friendly and get things done quickly. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Homeowner 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    I went into Royston branch to give maturity instruct...

    I went into Royston branch to give maturity instructions for myself and my wife.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    A reminder about my 1 st mortgage payment

    I got a reminder about my 1 st mortgage payment so I assumed that the DD had not been set up. Lisa explained the situation... I got a reminder about my 1 st mortgage payment so I assumed that the DD had not been set up. Lisa explained the situation very clearly that it was only a reminder to ensure that the funds were available in my bank account Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Regular saver is maturing

    Regular saver is maturing and wanted confirm continuation of this account for 2026. Zoe was very helpful and explained every step. Thank you.

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    Savings
    Bb 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Saffron Walden Online Community Saver account

    Russell and Sarah were wonderfully helpful when I opened a savings account on behalf of a charity. They made the process smooth and I would highly recommend.

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    Savings
    Sarah Collins 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Zoe was extremely helpful & professional!

    Zoe was extremely helpful & professional! My requests were dealt with exactly as I'd hoped. Thank you very much.

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    Savings
    Deborah H 29th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Great service helpful and friendly

    Great service helpful and friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 24th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very helpful and professional

    Kim was very helpful in all senses giving me the products that were available to me.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 23rd December 2025

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