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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.74
Based on 5,926 reviews, last reviewed 29th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Branch staff were so helpful. My 2 year ISA was due to mature, I don't do online banking so went into the Saffron Walden branch and the staff were so helpful giving me all the opti... Read more Reviewed on: 29th January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Never answer phone. Never answer phone. Absolutely the worst society have used. Reviewed on: 27th January 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 (5927)

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

Wanted to transfer money .

5
Wanted to transfer money .It was very straightforward, the employee was so helpful with security questions, Totally stress free Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

Great interest rates and staff super helpful

5
I have been a saver with Saffron over several years. They offer great interest rates compared to other banks/building societies which is a great incentive. The staff are always so helpful to, whether I phone or email, ehas not to like! Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

My experiences with saffron building society.

4
If and when I deal with staff by phone,the service is very good. Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

Saffron Product & Service

5
Good regular saver account and helpful staff. Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

Excellent

5
Excellent financial products and an excellent service Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

The new branch in Braintree is excellent news

5
The new branch in Braintree is excellent news, the staff were helpful and engaging. Your interest rates are amongst the best and overall it amounts to a better experience Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

The Best Building Society

5
Very friendly, helpful staff. Always ready to discuss more appropriate and new products. It makes a huge difference being able to meet the staff in our local branch, rather than on line. Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

Great customer service

5
I recently decided to move my Saffron ISA to another provider. I was having a little difficulty online. I found all staff members most helpful, patient and charming. I do like dealing with human beings! Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

Savings rate are usually competitive

5
Savings rate are usually competitive and branches are local and therefore easy to obtain help and advice Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

When I visited the local Saffron Branch, your Cashie...

5
When I visited the local Saffron Branch, your Cashier kindly advised me me that a switch of my existing savings account to a different account would give me a better interest rate Reviewed on: 28th January 2026

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