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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,336 reviews, last reviewed 24th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Review of savings with Chi Cameron over telephone. Review of savings with Chi Cameron over telephone. Extremely knowledgeable and transferred and switched maturing account Reviewed on: 24th 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 (6336)

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

I was having trouble transferring funds into savings...

5
I was having trouble transferring funds into savings and called Saffron Walden Building Society. Something in the procedure had changed and then I was able to do once speaking with the advisor who was very helpful.. Also great savings rate. Reviewed on: 6th August 2024

Easily accessed accounts.

5
Easily accessed accounts. Competitive interest rates. Reviewed on: 6th August 2024

Maturity instructions are poor and unclear, however...

4
Maturity instructions are poor and unclear, however staff corrected error quickly and with ease. Good communication from staff. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

GOOD SAVING ACCOUNTS, GOOD SERVICE, GOOD ADVICE!

5
I have saved money in two different accounts over the last few years, and have received good advice about the most advantageous accounts from Ian; Staff in the local Royston Brach are alaways helpful and knowledgeable. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

Friendly and responsive customer service

4
The accounts are set up for my daughter. I do not use my accounts in branch, owing to location. However, when I have spoken to an advisor over the phone, they have always been quick to answer, courteous and willing to help. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

EASY TO DEAL WITH

5
EASY TO DEAL WITH AND GOOD INVESTMENT RATES Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

One brief telephone call sorted out the issue, resol...

5
One brief telephone call sorted out the issue, resolved my concern and started my new saving plan. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

Paying money online into an account

5
I called into the branch in Bishops Stortford on 29th July to ask about customers paying money online into our account and the lady was very helpful and informative. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

All round great savings

5
Customer services were able to solve my problems quickly and on the first call. The wait time on the phone wasn't as long as some other banks. This building society has some excellent rates for existing customers. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

Very good service every time I pop in

5
Very good service every time I pop in Reviewed on: 5th August 2024