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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.73
Based on 5,853 reviews, last reviewed 28th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Always helpful Always helpful and provides clear and positive advice Reviewed on: 28th January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Never answer phone. Never answer phone. Absolutely the worst society have used. Reviewed on: 27th January 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 (5853)

Review of the Saffron Building Society, Savings:

Foundation

5
Children’s regular saver .. a great way to get children to save and carry on through life. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2021

Saffron for Service, Savings and Mortgages for Everyone

5
Good for advice and guidance in providing the best value for savings, both long and short term. The staff are always friendly, polite and helpful and the service outstanding. Best of all, it is a local service in a town where all banks have been closed. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Always get a person, not a bot.

5
Always get a person, not a bot. The also listen and answer my question or help me do what I want to do. A personal service, truly and simply. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Good communication

4
Communication with SBS has been easy and straightfoward. Easy to speak on the phone or via email. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Staff are amazing.

5
Staff are very knowledgeable, helpfull and nothing is to much bother. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Friendly, helpful snd knowledgeable

5
I have always found Saffron to be extremely friendly and helpful with all my savings needs. They have an excellent range of products and because they are still local, I feel they offer really good, caring customer service. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Helpful staff in the Brentwood Branch.

5
Helpful staff always explain everything in detail. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Very professional , helpful service.

5
Very professional , helpful service. Staff explained all options clearly and patiently. They provide an excellent service and are a valued part of the community. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

regular savers

5
I have savings accounts -regular saving for all of my grandchildren. they are really great. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Service is great, savings rates are great, convenien...

5
Service is great, savings rates are great, convenience of shop is great and i love having a passbook Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Professional and friendly staff.

5
Professional and friendly staff who recognise and know their customers, and are always ready to help with any issues. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

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