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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.77
Based on 6,625 reviews, last reviewed 9th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent customer service I called in order to open a savings account. I wasn't expecting to find a dormant account, awaken it and get it switched over to an account that suit... Read more Reviewed on: 9th May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Saving for the future Good products but poor rates over a number of years after being top Reviewed on: 21st April 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.

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Saffron Building Society Savings reviews (6625)

Very welcoming no matter how much money you have, ev...

5
Very welcoming no matter how much money you have, everyone is treated very well, great customer service. Reviewed on: 25th February 2025

All was friendly.

5
All was friendly. All was the right answer the question I have asked. Reviewed on: 25th February 2025

Staff very helpful and did a lot to reassure

5
Staff very helpful and did a lot to reassure Reviewed on: 24th February 2025

Wanted to enquire about 5% accounts.

4
Wanted to enquire about 5% accounts. Thought there was something. Reviewed on: 24th February 2025

Lady suggested that i swap to a higher paying accoun...

5
Lady suggested that i swap to a higher paying account as I didn't realise my regular saver had finished. Personal service like this is why i stay with saffron. All staff at Colchester that I have dealt with with are great. Reviewed on: 24th February 2025

I was recommended to saffron by a friend and was imp...

5
I was recommended to saffron by a friend and was impressed by the knowledgeable staff I was able to open a yearly account straight away in a meeting room. Bronwen was helpful and patient. Reviewed on: 24th February 2025

Rolled over a bond and made appointment for consultant

5
Rolled over a bond and made appointment for consultant Reviewed on: 24th February 2025

Great customer service from Ian today

5
Great customer service from Ian today to help assist with an enquiry of making a 3rd party payment from our ISA accounts to our ‘approved’ 3rd party bank accounts. Ian was so helpful and informative and made the process, post security verification, so easy for us. Thank you Reviewed on: 21st February 2025

Saffron Experience

5
Kendra Coady Gleeson was extremely helpful, polite and also expert in her work. Reviewed on: 21st February 2025

Amazing review with Emily

5
Financial wellbeing review with Emily. Happy with the products I have received. Explained everything clearly and is very lovely Reviewed on: 21st February 2025

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