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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.75
Based on 6,256 reviews, last reviewed 4th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Online access Had endless trouble logging into my account. Florrie was patient and very helpful and was able to get me successfully logged into the account. Reviewed on: 4th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

There wasn't 'normal' online servicing of the saving... There wasn't 'normal' online servicing of the savings account available. Reviewed on: 15th February 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 (6256)

The Customer service at Braintree branch was excell...

5
The Customer service at Braintree branch was excellent and opening account was straight forward Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

They have offered some savings products with good in...

4
They have offered some savings products with good interest rates and have been helpful on the phone. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

The phone is always answered by helpful staff

5
The phone is always answered by helpful staff Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Saffron bs offered a market leading rate ISA for a f...

5
Saffron bs offered a market leading rate ISA for a fixed period that suited my wife and Iso we both opened one. The whole process was very simple and they kept us in the picture as to how the transfer from the other provider was progressing. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Very helpful both face to face and at the telephone.

5
Very helpful both face to face and at the telephone. Online service is very easy to use and staff and management in Ware are second to none. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

The staff are always friendly and on hand to assist...

5
The staff are always friendly and on hand to assist and you don’t end up with someone trying to force digital on you -so you have a choice. Also you can always speak to staff on the phone who are very helpful if you can’t get into branch The savings rates offered are competitive with a good range of savings accounts to suit many people. Saffron seem to have a good connection with what’s going on in the local community that is good ! Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Very competitive products available.

5
Very competitive products available and easy to apply for, even for not very tech savvy people, not overcomplicated. Kept well informed of other products/services available. It's also lovely to support an independent business such as this. We have too many big giants. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

I have found over the years SWBS has always given as...

4
I have found over the years SWBS has always given assistance when asked and offered competitive products within the financial market place. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Excellent service

5
I have had accounts with them for years. The staff are always friendly and helpful and business is very efficient. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

Friendly and professional service throughout.

5
Friendly and professional service throughout. Customer focused, and staff are knowledgeable and seem genuinely keen to provide best possible service. Reviewed on: 27th January 2026

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