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Rated Excellent • 4.84/5

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 8,765 product reviews

Average score of 4.84/5
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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8765 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

excellent help from real person

Savings • 24th October 2026

The assistant Sarah Atkins gave excellent service and seemed to understand the issues for us being on a remote Scottish island , trying to open a new savings account.

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Kyle the South African manager is a credit to the br...

Savings • 24th October 2026

Kyle the South African manager is a credit to the branch as is his team. All staff and re friendly and helpful. Max served with... Kyle the South African manager is a credit to the branch as is his team. All staff and re friendly and helpful. Max served with a smile on his face and engagement. No faults at all. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    This morning I paid in some cash to my savings accou...

    This morning I paid in some cash to my savings account in Royston. It is so nice to be able to do this so effortlessly... This morning I paid in some cash to my savings account in Royston. It is so nice to be able to do this so effortlessly especially on a Saturday morning. Please stay as lovely and helpful as you are always and many thanks. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 24th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Nicole-phone support

    Nicole was knowledgeable, engaged, professional and helpful. She was able to deal with our queries on the phone, saving us a trip to branch.

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    Savings
    Kim M 23rd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I enjoy coming into Haverhill branch as I like to s...

    I enjoy coming into Haverhill branch as I like to speak to someone face to face with any questions

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sensational service as always from Lucy- sorted my r...

    Sensational service as always from Lucy- sorted my request very swiftly having left it last minute to withdraw my spending money for my holiday.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff always so helpful and cheerful and willing to...

    Staff always so helpful and cheerful and willing to help and have done so many times in Royston

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very patient with me whilst on chat

    Very patient with me whilst on chat

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The staff at colchester are lovely all round!

    The staff at colchester are lovely all round! Ian helped me with my interest query today and I'm very pleased!

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service

    The advisor, Kim, that I spoke to in the retention team was excellent in explaining the process, and very helpful. It is a shame that... The advisor, Kim, that I spoke to in the retention team was excellent in explaining the process, and very helpful. It is a shame that we are having to wait 10 days for the next stage appointment, but I am inpatient. Great service. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 22nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Saffron have been a joy to deal with during the enti...

    Saffron have been a joy to deal with during the entire process, very profferional

    Mortgages
    Verified source 22nd October 2026

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