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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian British bank awards winner
  • 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 8,505 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
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 where you can speak to real people. Many appreciate the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel less robotic. However, the online services and IT systems often frustrate users with slow responses, confusing processes, and frequent login issues. Mortgage experiences vary but tend to be slow and stressful with poor communication.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (76 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Online services and IT systems cause frequent login problems and delays. (8 mentions)
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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 8505 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Came in to the branch on Saturday in Royston to get...

Savings 12th September 2026

Came in to the branch on Saturday in Royston to get my books up to date. Very happy with service as usual.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Came into Haverhill branch today to update my passbook.

Savings 12th September 2026

Came into Haverhill branch today to update my passbook. Tina was very helpful discussed options for a different account,which she changed for me to get... Came into Haverhill branch today to update my passbook. Tina was very helpful discussed options for a different account,which she changed for me to get a higher interest rate. She also got me setup for online access. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Staff are brilliant in Haverhill.

    Staff are brilliant in Haverhill. Always friendly and personal service. Served by Tina today

    Savings
    Verified source 12th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very happy with the staff in Haverhill.

    Very happy with the staff in Haverhill. Friendly and always there to help.

    Savings
    Verified source 12th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very handy to have a local branch in Haverhill.

    Very handy to have a local branch in Haverhill. Staff friendly and easy to understand. Served by Tina today

    Savings
    Verified source 12th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Nicole was very friendly , helpful and professional .

    Nicole was very friendly , helpful and professional . She answered my questions very quickly and clearly

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    Savings
    Drew 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Tina was very patient in getting me back online, had...

    Tina was very patient in getting me back online, had been meaning to do this for 2 years, popped in on the off chance to sort

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Josh gave me a bar of chocolate, which was a lovely...

    Josh gave me a bar of chocolate, which was a lovely surprise and greatly appreciated

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely experience in Halstead, receiving chocolate...

    Lovely experience in Halstead, receiving chocolate from Josh was brilliant

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was very pleased when I came in last time, receive...

    I was very pleased when I came in last time, received help in upgrading my account to a better interest rate. Lovely staff in Haverhill... I was very pleased when I came in last time, received help in upgrading my account to a better interest rate. Lovely staff in Haverhill always pleasant. Served by Tina today Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I am very happy with the service I get in Colchester.

    I am very happy with the service I get in Colchester. Ian helped me today and was very helpful. I just wish there was a branch closer to me!

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026

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