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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.77
Based on 6,636 reviews, last reviewed 14th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Sophia sorted everything professionally and effectiv... Sophia sorted everything professionally and effectively with excellent customer service skills Reviewed on: 14th 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 (6636)

Little contact with customer service but excellent w...

5
Little contact with customer service but excellent when needed. ! appreciate the good interest rate but the amount that can be deposited for the best rate is limiting. Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

I wanted some variable rate accounts locked into fix...

5
I wanted some variable rate accounts locked into fixed rates Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

Always very helpful

5
Always very fair and helpful Nothing is too much trouble for your staff Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

Rigid application of rules

1
Rigid application of rules without really understanding the effect of that decision on customer Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

Efficient and with no problems in transferring from...

5
Efficient and with no problems in transferring from my account Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

A few issues

4
I wanted to open a savings account but they can't accept money from a bank card over the phone, unlike the Cambridge. Also not recognised as a payee by my bank HSBC so account not opened unfortunately. Staff very helpful and friendly but...... Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

Professional, friendly staff

5
The staff I deal with are always friendly, helpful & professional. Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

Friendly and helpful staff.

5
Friendly and helpful staff. Website was easy to use, now less so following upgrade. Has some good savings products. Does reward loyal members. Can't comment re mortgages. Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

Poor service

2
I couldn't log on because of changes in your system. Temporary passwords sent out are unnecessarily complicated and difficult to read with many special characters.Saffron ask for feedback but then ignore it Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

Cashier at Bishop’s Stortford was very helpful expl...

4
Cashier at Bishop’s Stortford was very helpful explaining the pros and cons of the various children’s savings products that you currently offer. This clarified the options open to me to make regular monthly deposits for my grandchildren. Reviewed on: 15th January 2024

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