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Rated Excellent • 4.83/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian British bank awards winner
  • Award winning organisation
    Award winning organisation
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
  • UK-based contact centre
    UK-based contact centre

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 8,904 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly and helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward. Their savings products often offer competitive rates, especially for regular savers and loyal customers. However, many find the online and app experience frustrating, with frequent access issues and poor digital support. Slow processing and communication hiccups also dampen the experience for some.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make you feel valued. (82 mentions)
  • Savings accounts often have competitive interest rates that many find attractive. (13 mentions)

Negative themes

  • The online app and website are often described as clunky and frustrating to use. (6 mentions)
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About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society is a mutual organisation and has a number of branches throughout Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk.

Saffron Building Society’s roots go back to January 1849 when the 'Saffron Walden Second Building Society' was founded by Reverend John Marten.

Products offered by Saffron Building Society include savings, mortgages and equity release.

Saffron Building Society at a glance

Contact details

Website
Visit provider website
Phone
0800 072 1100
Email
[email protected]
Main address
Saffron House, 1A Market Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HX
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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8904 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

I was served by Harvey today but whenever I come int...

Savings • 5th November 2026

I was served by Harvey today but whenever I come into Bishop's Stortford branch i'm welcomed with a smile and however complicated my reason for... I was served by Harvey today but whenever I come into Bishop's Stortford branch i'm welcomed with a smile and however complicated my reason for coming in, it is always fulfilled. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Kyle, from the Colchester branch, was very informative!

Savings • 5th November 2026

Kyle, from the Colchester branch, was very informative with helping me to update my parents' accounts.

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Maria Cox and the technphobic old lady!

    Maria Cox was very pleasant, gentle and patient she didn't sigh once during our long slow process! A very capable lady who guided me through... Maria Cox was very pleasant, gentle and patient she didn't sigh once during our long slow process! A very capable lady who guided me through what was for me a very difficult situation. Thank you. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Helen 5th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Changing an ISA account

    I discovered my ISA account had rolled over to a v low rate. I telephoned at 9am and all was sorted by 10 past -... I discovered my ISA account had rolled over to a v low rate. I telephoned at 9am and all was sorted by 10 past - security took longer to get through than the transaction. Maria Cox understood the problem & quickly, efficiently & effectively dealt with it in a v professional manner. Thank you. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Johnty 5th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great Service

    The staff member was extremely helpful and supportive during the call. They were knowledgable about the product and the implications of my decision. Their communication... The staff member was extremely helpful and supportive during the call. They were knowledgable about the product and the implications of my decision. Their communication prior to and following the call was also great! Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always first class service in the Colchester branch!

    Always first class service in the Colchester branch. Ruby provided great service today with helping me to open some new children's accounts.

    Savings
    Verified source 5th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always given first-class service by Harvey and atten...

    Always given first-class service by Harvey and attention from cheerful staff in Stortford

    Savings
    Verified source 5th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always nice visiting Bishops Stortford, served by Ha...

    Always nice visiting Bishops Stortford, served by Harvey today

    Savings
    Verified source 4th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff and Harvey in Bishops Stortford are always ple...

    Staff and Harvey in Bishops Stortford are always pleasant and friendly. Very helpful when I need to sort out my accounts

    Savings
    Verified source 4th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Served by Harvey today and love all the staff in Bis...

    Served by Harvey today and love all the staff in Bishops Stortford

    Savings
    Verified source 4th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sarah From Colchester

    Great service from the Colchester branch, very helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd November 2026

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