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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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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 (6376)

Savings Review

4
Not the Building Society's fault but wait to be seen took to long. One customer blocking the counter nonsense Reviewed on: 6th March 2023

Savings Review

5
friendly and helpful Reviewed on: 6th March 2023

Savings Review

5
clear response about maximum monthly balance increase when unclear on maturity instructions how much could be transferred initially to new account Reviewed on: 6th March 2023

Savings Review

4
Interest rates for bonds below NS&I and Nationwide, improve them. Notification of ending bonds should tell you what the anticipated final amount saved is. Paper maturity instruction should be sent by post, you save the paper but, I DO NOT! Reviewed on: 2nd March 2023

Savings Review

5
The fact that I can still operate my business by post, telephone and branch (see also next item). Reviewed on: 2nd March 2023

Savings Review

5
as above wouldnt change anything Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

Savings Review

5
My issue was dealt with quickly by a pleasant member of staff Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

Savings Review

5
Personal touch.Dealing with real human beings!! Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

Savings Review

5
Very polite lady Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

Savings Review

5
The phone service I received from Nicola was excellent. However, prior to that, I was extremely disappointed to have the postal application forms returned to me, simply because one box had not been filled in, due to unclear instructions. Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

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