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Rated Excellent 4.76/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • 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 7,648 product reviews

Average score of 4.76/5
5 star
84%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly, helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward, especially in branch and over the phone. Their service is often described as patient and professional, making tricky processes easier. However, the online experience and ISA rates often frustrate, with slow transfers, poor app functionality, and lower interest compared to competitors.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and patient in branch and on calls.
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand.
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers.

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online services and app are often slow and tricky to use.
  • ISA rates at Saffron Building Society are frequently seen as lower than competitors.
  • Mortgage interest rates at Saffron Building Society are considered high and inflexible by some.
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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 7648 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great service &lovely staff

Savings 7th May 2026

I have made 2 phone calls recently the first to clarify the interest on my account and second to reset my memorable info. It was... I have made 2 phone calls recently the first to clarify the interest on my account and second to reset my memorable info. It was great to be able to speak to a real person and on both occasions my query was resolved quickly and efficiently, and staff were really lovely. The security process was thorough but not bureaucratic and it was really good that generic questions were answered without security. Thank you, I have not received this level of service for many years! Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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I was served by Sam today in Halstead and his custom...

Savings 7th May 2026

I was served by Sam today in Halstead and his customer service was exceptional, he is brilliant!

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Customer Service

    Efficient, communication & customer service are very good.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 7th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Zoe was very professional and actually listened to m...

    Zoe was very professional and actually listened to my requirements before taking required actions within a phone call

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    Savings
    frank m 6th May 2026
  • 5/5

    I WANTED TO UPDATE MY CASH ISA, AND ZOE COLLINS WAS...

    I WANTED TO UPDATE MY CASH ISA, AND ZOE COLLINS WAS VERY HELPFUL, AND RESOLVED MY ENQUIRY.

    {"display":"TERRY D","full_name":"TERRY D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    TERRY D 6th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Positive and happy experience with Zoe

    I had to call up to unlock my account and got through to Zoe. I didn't have my account number to hand but she assured... I had to call up to unlock my account and got through to Zoe. I didn't have my account number to hand but she assured me it was okay and we located my account by my address. After passing security checks she wished me a happy birthday as well which I wasn't expecting but it cheered me up and we had a little laugh about our ages. On top of helping me quickly, I took away a really positive impression which I felt should be recognised. Thank you Zoe. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Vayid 6th May 2026
  • 5/5

    I had some queries relating to the maturity of a sav...

    I had some queries relating to the maturity of a savings account I have for my granddaughter and I spoke to Zoe who was very patient and helpful

    {"display":"Margaret D","full_name":"Margaret D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Margaret D 5th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Kim was brilliant, polite and helpful

    Kim was brilliant, polite and helpful

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th May 2026
  • 5/5

    reinvesting my ISA

    I spoke with Sophia about reinvesting my ISA and she understood my requirements and was very helpful

    {"display":"Roy M","full_name":"Roy M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Roy M 3rd May 2026
  • 5/5

    Very professional

    Very experienced and knowledgeable about the products And if I didn’t understand anything, she was always able to come back and explain it once again if needed.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 1st May 2026
  • 5/5

    Great customer service

    Sophie knows her stuff, and sought help when unsure.

    {"display":"MarianB","full_name":"MarianB","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    MarianB 1st May 2026

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