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Rated Excellent 4.75/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 7,333 product reviews

Average score of 4.75/5
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 friendly, helpful staff and a strong local branch presence that makes saving feel personal and valued. Their savings products offer competitive rates and clear communication, especially in branches. However, online access and IT systems cause frustration, with slow responses and complicated processes. Mortgage services often feel slow, inflexible, and poorly communicated, dampening the overall experience.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society's staff are friendly, patient and genuinely helpful in branches and on the phone.
  • Saffron Building Society offers competitive savings rates that many find attractive and rewarding.
  • Having a local branch with good opening hours is a big plus for Saffron Building Society savers.

Negative themes

  • Online access and IT systems at Saffron Building Society are often confusing and frustrating.
  • Mortgage services are slow and poorly communicated causing stress and dissatisfaction.
  • Customer service can be slow to respond with long waits on phone and poor email replies.
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About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society are a mutual organisation and have 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.

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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 7333 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

My experience with Saffron Walden has been brilliant.

Mortgages 26th March 2026

Since getting my mortgage with Saffron Walden I have been very impressed with with their customer service and easy access of information online. Thank you.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Savings 26th March 2026

I was having a problem doing something online. Decided to phone for help and Sophia Nuttall could not have been more helpful and patient. Have... I was having a problem doing something online. Decided to phone for help and Sophia Nuttall could not have been more helpful and patient. Have been with Saffron for quite a long time and have always for their team in Ware and on the phone excellent. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Friendly, approachable, informative and open most days!

    This building society is open most days and accessible. I am able to speak to a Saffron walden building society staff member in person. They... This building society is open most days and accessible. I am able to speak to a Saffron walden building society staff member in person. They are always friendly, patient and know their products. Prompt and efficient. I love this building society and it gives good interest rates. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Alison","full_name":"Alison","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Alison 26th March 2026
  • 5/5

    What a team, Leon Walker was an absolute star,

    What a team, Leon Walker was an absolute star, very helpful, thorough, informative and supportive throughout the whole mortgage process. The back of house team... What a team, Leon Walker was an absolute star, very helpful, thorough, informative and supportive throughout the whole mortgage process. The back of house team also helpful in providing documents quickly in order to secure our advance as soon as possible. Would definitely recommend Saffron Building Society - there is always someone on the phone to assist should you need it. No call centre! Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 26th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Staff always helpful and friendly.

    Staff always helpful and friendly. They always check that you have no further questions while you are in the branch.

    {"display":"Helen M","full_name":"Helen M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Helen M 26th March 2026
  • 5/5

    To Zoe at Saffron Building Society

    I spoke with Zoe who l found to be wonderful made me feel like your No 1 person. Zoe was friendly, professional and very easy... I spoke with Zoe who l found to be wonderful made me feel like your No 1 person. Zoe was friendly, professional and very easy to talk to and explained everything. Zoe called me back exactly as she said she would even outside her working hours.....well done Zoe and Saffron Building Society. Thank you all Read more Read less

    {"display":"Joan Sharman","full_name":"Joan Sharman","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Joan Sharman 26th March 2026
  • 4/5

    Good service with team members who listened and resp...

    Good service with team members who listened and responded effectively

    Mortgages
    Verified source 26th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service

    The Saffron staff are extremely well trained and have great knowledge regarding the available products. I like the fact that I can contact the Saffron... The Saffron staff are extremely well trained and have great knowledge regarding the available products. I like the fact that I can contact the Saffron by telephone to take instructions on products that have matured, the staff answer the call quite promptly and are very polite. The Saffron provide a great service. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Brian Ed","full_name":"Brian Ed","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Brian Ed 26th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Jodie could not have been more helpful l could not...

    Jodie could not have been more helpful l could not have got back into my Saffron account without her help. She showed great patience and... Jodie could not have been more helpful l could not have got back into my Saffron account without her help. She showed great patience and experience in dealing with a slightly elderly customer. Read more Read less

    {"display":"William G","full_name":"William G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    William G 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service

    Excellent service, issue sorted quickly, very friendly.

    {"display":"Emma ","full_name":"Emma ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Emma 25th March 2026
  • 5/5

    excellent communication

    I have spoken to Lisa Howard twice & i have felt her interest in the enquiry / response were both excellent. Well done! Hopefully this will more our request forward.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 25th March 2026

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