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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,380 reviews, last reviewed 11th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent customer serrvice when visiting branch in... Excellent customer serrvice when visiting branch in saffron Walden Reviewed on: 11th 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 (6380)

Savings Review

5
Excellent service Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

4
Just acknowledge customers who are waiting, and don’t engage in long conversations with customers at the counter if others are waiting Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

5
As it stands nothing - please do not bring in a text chat service, I believe it is so much better to talk on the phone it is often quicker and less likely to be misinterpreted Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

5
Friendly, helpful, face to face local service. Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

5
I liked the simplicity of the transaction, everything was dealt with via the phone. I found the advice given helpful- it gave me the choice of either waiting to make a decision or acting right away and having the details sorted for me asap Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

4
Not applicable Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

5
I do find the waiting time a little annoying especially if you have a car park ticked nearing its end Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

5
See above. However I wish that communication had been better in my husband's case when he attempted to take out a cash ISA. He is still waiting for response to his email querying the delay to opening his ISA. Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

5
All the staff are always friendly, polite and courteous. The convenience of having a local accessible branch. Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

Savings Review

5
Paperwork received confirming new account did not have interest rate on it. Reviewed on: 14th November 2022

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