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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.76
Based on 6,390 reviews, last reviewed 15th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

online chat service I used the online chat service and was dealt with by Lewis Hemmingway who was very helpfull and resolved my probem very quickley Reviewed on: 15th 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 (6390)

Helpful Judy

5
Judy proved to be very helpful in clarifying how to give notice on an old account that could not find any info about. Reviewed on: 23rd March 2026

Lucy explained my account to me, decided to withdraw...

5
Lucy explained my account to me, decided to withdraw from my other account instead due to the penalty, Lucy also took the time to explain other account options available to me to think about. Reviewed on: 21st March 2026

Quick, friendly and efficient service.

4
Quick, friendly and efficient service. No waiting in a long queue Reviewed on: 20th March 2026

Helpful and efficient. .

5
I spoke to Jodie who was helpful and efficient. She even stayed on the line whilst I completed the login to ensure that it was all completed . This is the first account that I have opened with you and I would not hesitate to open more . Thank you Reviewed on: 20th March 2026

As I had not realised I had used part of the 20.

5
As I had not realised I had used part of the 20.000 isa allowance so inadvertently started a isa with saffron building society with the full allowance,then just 13 days into the account realised my mistake so called chi at ware office and found no issue to resolve the problem thank I was in the 14 days into cooling off period. It was a pleasure talking to chi and will definitely be telling other how uncomplicated the hole process was as was in a panic she was calming and reassuring . Thank you Reviewed on: 20th March 2026

Sophia Nuttall,

5
Phoned about a query over ISA transfer. Phone answered quickly, Sophia took the details. Within an hour the issue was resolved and my account updated. Despite this Sophia rang me later as agreed to check I was happy with the issue. Reviewed on: 19th March 2026

Kind employees, very friendly and very highly recomm...

5
Kind employees, very friendly and very highly recommended, Andy and Lucy always bend over backwards to help Reviewed on: 19th March 2026

Chi Cameron

5
What a lovely experience dealing with this lady, i was sorting out my mums account and she spoke to myself and mum and was a delight to chat to whilst we sorted the account out, thank you so much. Reviewed on: 19th March 2026

Friendly staff, easy access to information.

5
Friendly staff, easy access to information. Reviewed on: 19th March 2026

Enjoy coming in to Haverhill branch

5
Enjoy coming in to Haverhill branch Reviewed on: 19th March 2026

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