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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,379 reviews, last reviewed 9th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

The most patient and fabulous staff at Royston branch The two assistants were fabulous, we had trouble with our online accounts, they were so patient and helpful, we were still being helped after the bran... Read more Reviewed on: 9th 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 (6379)

Savings Review

5
Knew what I wanted, checked it all and got on with it, Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

4
Unlike other building societies there is no information about registration of power of attorney on your website and another member of staff in effect told me off for not phoning the branch first. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

5
Could not be more helpful and friendly Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

5
My experience was that service was excellent and cannot really see how it could be improved unless your staff can read minds and act without us have to contact you. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

5
Initial phone call answered quickly Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

5
Very helpful Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

5
Easy to organise my maturing savings account. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

3
All paperwork completed on line but unable to complete transaction due to a long delay in providind paperwork in the post. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

5
Very helpful, professional and friendly. Answered my questions concisely, explained the options and the action needed because my accounts were maturing. She put in hand the agreed changes as a result of the account maturing Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

Savings Review

5
The regular saver maturity form could be improved by adding an "or" between the two regular saver rollover options to make it clear that only one of these is availalbe (even though apparently it is in the T&Cs) Reviewed on: 23rd January 2023

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