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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,363 reviews, last reviewed 1st Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Caroline was very helpful and resolved my query quic... Caroline was very helpful and resolved my query quickly and efficiently. I also appreciated good music while on hold. Reviewed on: 1st April 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 (6363)

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

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2
interest £5.35 on children regular saver not credited to balance . dated 25/04/2023 checked at colchester branch . interest £5.35 was divided into £3.04 and £1.52 which equals £4.56 on the passbook .Then £1.52 is not added again . Reviewed on: 20th July 2023

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5
All of the staff were very friendly and helpful and opening a new account was made so easy Reviewed on: 20th July 2023

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5
I can't think of any improvements - all went very well. Reviewed on: 19th July 2023

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5
Interest rates not keeping up with national trend. Reluctantly, I'll have to go elsewhere for a better investment. Reviewed on: 19th July 2023

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4
the problem is that the branch opening times are somewhat erratic - only 4 days, mainly mornings. I would expect every day. Reviewed on: 18th July 2023

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5
Really good to speak with someone and no long delay getting through. Thank you. Reviewed on: 18th July 2023

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5
It was all excellent, I was very happy. Reviewed on: 18th July 2023

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3
I visited Saffron Walden to open a bond from an existing account. A follow-up email and letter confirmed the account was open but no confirmation of the amount invested. I phoned and the person I spoke to said a second letter would be sent. Reviewed on: 18th July 2023

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5
It was all dealt with very quickly. Reviewed on: 18th July 2023

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4
Efficient and pleasant Reviewed on: 18th July 2023

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