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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

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 7,888 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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 7888 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Very happy with the experience at Royston

Savings 22nd June 2026

Very happy with the experience. The Royston staff are always friendly, helpful and offering great service.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Very pleased with the service that I have received

Savings 22nd June 2026

Very pleased with the service that I have received from Caroline at Royston today. She explained everything to me. Very happy as she made the whole process simple!

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Saw Caroline in the Royston branch

    I have saved with Saffron Building Society for many years. I have always received very good service. Saw Caroline in the Royston branch

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Andy at Ware took his time to go through my options...

    Andy at Ware took his time to go through my options and also my application to ensure all was correct, very informative and attentive to... Andy at Ware took his time to go through my options and also my application to ensure all was correct, very informative and attentive to my needs to ensure all was done correctly. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Royston staff are very friendly and always helpful.

    Royston staff are very friendly and always helpful. Caroline is always lovely.

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I have been using Saffron Building Society for years.

    I have been using Saffron Building Society for years. I have always found the staff very welcoming and friendly. Caroline has suggested plenty of options... I have been using Saffron Building Society for years. I have always found the staff very welcoming and friendly. Caroline has suggested plenty of options for my savings. I would happily recommend them Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Rolling over my ISA was really quick and easy

    Rolling over my ISA was really quick and easy

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always efficient and friendly service at the Ware br...

    Always efficient and friendly service at the Ware branch

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was served by Andy today, The Ware branch always g...

    I was served by Andy today, The Ware branch always greets me with a smile and is always full of chat

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The staff at Ware have been really helpful- I have a...

    The staff at Ware have been really helpful- I have an injury and am unable to use my right hand and they are always very kind.

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Preemptively helpful.

    Having hearing problems it’s nice to speak with someone with a good clear speaking voice who patiently explains things. Also, thank you for realising I... Having hearing problems it’s nice to speak with someone with a good clear speaking voice who patiently explains things. Also, thank you for realising I had opened the wrong account and sorting that out too. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Sally S 20th June 2026

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