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4.74
Based on 5,985 reviews, last reviewed 5th Feb 2026
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I'm 66 now and have been with Saffron Walden buildi... I'm 66 now and have been with Saffron Walden building society since I was 18 .The staff have always been polite,friendly and extremely helpful, doesn... Read more Reviewed on: 5th February 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

No way to withdraw funds I have an 'instant access' account with Saffron. I went to withdraw from it an could but work out how. I didn't ages trying to find a way, including l... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026
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Saffron Building Society have a wide range of savings accounts on offer.

Choose from regular savers, easy access accounts, fixed rate bonds and notice accounts. You can also book a free Financial Wellbeing review to help you make the most of your savings.

Saffron Building Society savings account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Saffron Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

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Saffron Building Society Savings reviews (5985)

They always offer competitive savings rates.

5
They always offer competitive savings rates. Reviewed on: 28th January 2026
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Helen R

Market beating rate but only on £600 max balance

4
One of the savings accounts that I have is a regular saver paying 8% - a market beating rate. However, it also has the lowest monthly subscription (£50) of any regular saver on the market; this means a . maximum balance = £600 Reviewed on: 28th January 2026
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Bridge_Coach

Always helpful

5
Always helpful and provides clear and positive advice Reviewed on: 28th January 2026
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Anthony P

Savings advice.

5
They are always helpful and friendly when I want advice on how to organise my savings. They make me feel valued as a customer Reviewed on: 27th January 2026
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Margaret Taylor

We love having a local branch with helpful staff.

5
We love having a local branch with helpful staff. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026
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Tom Larkin

Kens savings review

4
i have enjoyed good savings rates and hope to take advantage of future isa interest rates in April. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026
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kenneth

Saffron Building Society are the best

5
We have our mortgage with Saffron Building Society and would not go anywhere else. They are helpful and have time to explain any queries we have. We would definitely recommend using them . Reviewed on: 27th January 2026
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Lorna J

Excellent rates and service

5
Some market-leading regular savings plans, a good website and an excellent telephone service. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026
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Bruce R

TheExcellent Building Society

5
The website is easy to use. When I have contacted by phone the staff are very helpful and reassuring. They make me feel valued. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026
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Gillian A

Very helpful and very efficient considering i was ne...

5
Very helpful and very efficient considering i was new to the Braintree branch. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026
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