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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.

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 (6379)

Savings Review

5
Saffron answer the telephone promptly and are always helpful Reviewed on: 12th December 2022

Savings Review

5
Our regular savers were coming to an end. The assistant carried out the necessary actions to close them and start new ones for the coming year in a patient, helpful way and much quicker than we could do it on line. Reviewed on: 12th December 2022

Savings Review

5
I appreciate the continued quality service from the call centre and the branches Reviewed on: 5th December 2022

Savings Review

5
I like having a branch open for face to face interaction Reviewed on: 5th December 2022

Savings Review

5
Very helpful. I did not realise that after opening an online account I would need to wait for an ID to be sent through post. Maybe review your customer journey to see if this could be clearer. It would make better exp + save phone call Reviewed on: 3rd December 2022

Savings Review

5
Sorry I didn't take their name. Your customer service is second to none! Reviewed on: 2nd December 2022

Savings Review

5
I liked that I managed to speak to someone promptly and they sorted out the problem. I think the bond should have multiple payments allowed in set time as not always possible to transfer larger amount in one go Reviewed on: 29th November 2022

Savings Review

5
Very helpful& friendly Reviewed on: 29th November 2022

Savings Review

5
My experience in branch was exceptionally good. For the above reasons. Pleasantly unusual in the hurried life style of today. Reviewed on: 29th November 2022

Savings Review

5
It is important to have the private office space to undertake this type of business. For example Nationwide in Braintree is so Open Plan its impossible for your transactions to be undertaken without the general public overhearing Reviewed on: 29th November 2022

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