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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,381 reviews, last reviewed 12th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very friendly and personal touch Zoe was helpful and very friendly which made the whole experience feel very personal. Something most banks don’t offer! Reviewed on: 12th 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 (6381)

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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5
Great service, friendly staff, local branches Reviewed on: 3rd January 2023

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3
Took to long. Two tills - both being 'used' by people with multiple transactions ( ? business ). Needs separate position for private accounts. Reviewed on: 3rd January 2023

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5
Your staff are always friendly and most helpful, pity other banks staff are not the same, Reviewed on: 3rd January 2023

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5
Friendly, efficient... Reviewed on: 3rd January 2023

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5
Very polite, friendly and understanding. Dealt with my issue quickly and effectively. Reviewed on: 23rd December 2022

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5
Easy to do on phone as we are not confident using internet Reviewed on: 22nd December 2022

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5
The person (a lady) was a trainee and was friendly, helpful and efficient. Reviewed on: 20th December 2022

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5
Different account options were explained to me & i was even offered a cup of tea which was very welcome on a cold day. Reviewed on: 20th December 2022

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2
Poor rating due to not having received advice or paperwork when my regular saver matured and my funds were put into a default contracr with a pathetically small interest rate Reviewed on: 20th December 2022

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1
You should be able to pay cheques in after 12 pm maybe learn from other B Societies how they do it, Reviewed on: 20th December 2022

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