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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • Award winning organisation
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  • 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 7,919 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
84%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended negatively 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 7919 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Always helpful and pleasant on the phone.

Savings 23rd June 2026

Always helpful and pleasant on the phone. Sometimes gets busy though and have to wait to get through. Have had problems logging on at times... Always helpful and pleasant on the phone. Sometimes gets busy though and have to wait to get through. Have had problems logging on at times but it seems to resolve itself eventually. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Transfer of monies.

Savings 23rd June 2026

Everything was dealt with efficiently and professionally

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Eryn and the ladies in Royston are very good and hav...

    Eryn and the ladies in Royston are very good and have sorted out my Isa for me. Very pleased with the service and effiency dealing... Eryn and the ladies in Royston are very good and have sorted out my Isa for me. Very pleased with the service and effiency dealing with my previous instructions and when I came into the branch today everything had gone as planned well done. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always find experience in Halstead branch excellent...

    Always find experience in Halstead branch excellent I saw Lynn today

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came into Royston branch to sort my maturities

    Came into Royston branch to sort my maturities out and update my passbook. Debbie served me and explained what I could do to earn more... Came into Royston branch to sort my maturities out and update my passbook. Debbie served me and explained what I could do to earn more interest. I was very impressed with the service I received. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Visited bishops stortford branch

    I had a misprint in my passbook and was worried about my money. I was served by a lady called Cassie Jones who reassured me... I had a misprint in my passbook and was worried about my money. I was served by a lady called Cassie Jones who reassured me and even printed out a statement for my account and explained what had happened . Thank you . Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    It was a pleasure coming into the branch today and b...

    It was a pleasure coming into the branch today and being served by Lucy. She went above and beyond to meet my financial needs.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Love coming in to Royston so friendly and lovely and...

    Love coming in to Royston so friendly and lovely and cool today !!

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Today i had an appointment with Andy, he was very at...

    Today i had an appointment with Andy, he was very attentive to my needs and listened to me ramble on, it was lovely to feel... Today i had an appointment with Andy, he was very attentive to my needs and listened to me ramble on, it was lovely to feel important and have someone willingly helping me understand my finances, providing me with a summary of the accounts i have, i was happy to be able to open a New ISA with Saffron where i will continue to save for many years to come. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Thank you for your service, Lewis.

    Thank you for your service, Lewis. All good today in Bishop's Stortford branch

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Halstead branch are always so helpful and the staff...

    Halstead branch are always so helpful and the staff are lovely

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd June 2026

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