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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,369 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Sophia Nuttal, huge asset to the company. I can't speak more highly of Saffron staff member Sophia Nuttal. I made several errors and Sophia was extremely understanding and empathetic. Her pat... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

One person on the desk at lunchtime who was clearly... One person on the desk at lunchtime who was clearly dealing with a back office issue. Queue of 4 waiting for over half an hour. I would expect there t... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd 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.

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 (6369)

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

Savings Review

3
I have found dealing with Saffron a pleasant experience but more recently I have been dissatisfied with the rates offered, especially as I have saved with the Saffron so long. How about a loyalty premium rate like the Nationwide. Reviewed on: 22nd May 2023

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5
Everything was good. The phone was answered promptly and efficiently. Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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4
The service was helpful and efficient. I had to wait a fairly long time to be seen as a queue and only one person available Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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5
Talked me through my questions and queries professionally and was able to help me in a pleasant and personal way Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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4
Very helpful Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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5
They always greet me with a smile, sometimes my name and are always happy to help in any way. Saffron is now one of the few building societies that still issue passbooks...thank you! That sets you apart from other societies. Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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5
Direct access to the branch to arrange an appointment would have been quicker than having to go via an intermediary Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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5
The whole experience was excellent. Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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5
Always friendly, always helpful. Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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5
I came in at a quiet time so didn’t have to wait long. Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

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