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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,328 reviews, last reviewed 20th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

Quick, friendly and efficient service. Quick, friendly and efficient service. No waiting in a long queue Reviewed on: 20th 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 (6328)

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

professional service

5
The advisor who dealt with my query was professional, polite, friendly and clear in his explanations with regard to the product features. Making the renewal of my maturing savings account quick & easy Reviewed on: 2nd February 2025

P.O.A management of funds and information

5
Having all sorts of problems managing money for my mum and dad as POA, Judy went over and above with much needed information to help with other applications as well, Thank You, Regards Darren Reviewed on: 1st February 2025

Excellent customer service.

5
Excellent customer service. Very friendly but professional staff. Reviewed on: 1st February 2025

Excellent service form the Brentwood team as always...

5
Excellent service form the Brentwood team as always it nice to talk to a real person and a very helpful lady as well Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Colchester Branch

5
Good rates compared to others in town. Staff very pleasant and knowledgeable answered my queries with ease. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Excellent service with a smile as usual.

5
Excellent service with a smile as usual. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Served by Freddie at saffron walden, was very helpful

5
Served by Freddie at saffron walden, was very helpful Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Access denied

4
I was unable to access my account on line; the saffron system seemed unable to allow the password changes initiated by the advisor. (Several attempts were required.) Eventually, between us access was obtained - but I think we both found it a frustrating experience, and it took over half an hour to achieve. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Great local building society - always helpful

5
Great local building society - always helpful Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Good service

5
A little bit of a wait but got everything sorted with Freddie in branch that I needed to Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

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