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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,376 reviews, last reviewed 8th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

I had to telephone Saffron about the accounts I held... I had to telephone Saffron about the accounts I held for my three grand daughters. I also wanted to open a new account for our 4th grand daughter who ... Read more Reviewed on: 8th 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.

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Saffron Building Society Savings reviews (6376)

Savings Review

4
Good to have branch to go to with any problems Reviewed on: 13th March 2023

Savings Review

5
Use both Ware & Royston offices always most helpful at both offices Reviewed on: 12th March 2023

Savings Review

4
Probably higher interest rate will be appropriate Reviewed on: 9th March 2023

Savings Review

2
Website, which is a bit clunky and not very intuitive e.g. trying to navigate when you're anew customer. Also, it seems to take a very long time to access money when closing and account, compared with other providers. Reviewed on: 8th March 2023

Savings Review

5
Very helpful Reviewed on: 7th March 2023

Savings Review

5
Friendly, helpful and pleasant manners Reviewed on: 7th March 2023

Savings Review

4
No Reviewed on: 7th March 2023

Savings Review

5
The person I spoke with was very personable, nothing too much trouble. Not sure what could be improved Reviewed on: 7th March 2023

Savings Review

3
HEADLINE! Wrong word order chosen for email updates. Internal transfer dropped in favour of to your bank. NOBODY READS ON IN 2023. Reviewed on: 7th March 2023

Savings Review

5
Friendly, helpfuln Reviewed on: 7th March 2023

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