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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,307 reviews, last reviewed 14th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Brilliant customer service and very good interest rates Brilliant customer service and very good interest rates Reviewed on: 14th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

There wasn't 'normal' online servicing of the saving... There wasn't 'normal' online servicing of the savings account available. Reviewed on: 15th February 2026
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About this product

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.

Saffron Building Society Savings reviews (6307)

Review of the Saffron Building Society, Savings:

Great regular saver rates albeit on quite small amounts

4
Great rates albeit on quite small amounts Reviewed on: 20th November 2024

Good local ethical building society

5
Only recently opened an account. So far very good. Good interest rates and good responsiveness from staff. Impressed with focus on local ethical investment strategy. Reviewed on: 30th June 2025

Saffron gives me everything I, need, &, want, for sa...

5
Saffron gives me everything I, need, &, want, for savings. Full marks. As a person, who’s disabled, &, having Special Needs, when I, speak to your staff, they’re always polite, respectful, &, do their best, to help me. Reviewed on: 30th June 2025

Your interest rates are no longer competitive, so ha...

1
Your interest rates are no longer competitive, so have moved my money out Reviewed on: 30th June 2025

Always have a laugh when I visit the Haverhill branch.

5
Always have a laugh when I visit the Haverhill branch. Very good staff. Reviewed on: 28th June 2025

Been a customer for years always happy with the serv...

5
Been a customer for years always happy with the service in Haverhill branch Reviewed on: 28th June 2025

Wonderful customer service

5
The lady I spoke to was so empathic and helpful with my question regarding my elderly mother who had just been discharged from hospital. She was delightful, concerned and extremely helpful. Reviewed on: 27th June 2025

I went to the Colchester branch and lauryn was amazing.

5
I went to the Colchester branch and lauryn was amazing. She helped me close my account and was very approachable. Reviewed on: 27th June 2025

I use Bishops Stortford branch and the phone service...

5
I use Bishops Stortford branch and the phone service - excellent, love talking to Nicky and Kendra Reviewed on: 27th June 2025

I use Bishops Stortford branch and all the staff are...

5
I use Bishops Stortford branch and all the staff are lovely, We always have a laugh anf joke Reviewed on: 27th June 2025

Overall very happy with the service , I did have a r...

5
Overall very happy with the service , I did have a recent problem when opening an Isa as I wanted to tfr an isa in and add this years allowance Reviewed on: 27th June 2025

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