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Rated Excellent 4.73/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 6,933 product reviews

Average score of 4.73/5
5 star
82%
4 star
10%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
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

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Quick and efficient service

Savings 5th February 2026

Saffron always respond quickly and efficiently when I telephone, or use the online messaging service. They pay attention to the wording of my queries, thus... Saffron always respond quickly and efficiently when I telephone, or use the online messaging service. They pay attention to the wording of my queries, thus actually answer my questions, not 'brush off' with a standard reply. Read more Read less

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Excellent service from the Brentwood branch

Savings 5th February 2026

Excellent service from the Brentwood branch

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Efficiency to the Max

    Jodie Wilson was a complete star.. efficient and friendly, a complete asset to you

    {"display":"Julia S","full_name":"Julia S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Julia S 5th February 2026
  • 5/5

    SOPHIA compentent, capable and confident.

    SOPHIA - Needed for my daughter (recently turned 18 years old) to establish an understanding of savings accounts earning interest, and establishing the confidence to... SOPHIA - Needed for my daughter (recently turned 18 years old) to establish an understanding of savings accounts earning interest, and establishing the confidence to start speaking to financial institutions as a young person just beginning to earn money for herself, and making it work harder for her paid efforts in life! Sophia also helped me establish the status of my own savings and assisted with the login processes for seeing statements etc online. As always, Saffron are so approachable and keep things very clear and above all else, simple - it;s the simplicity of speaking directly to someone there which makes Saffron so appealing and reliable when one needs to contact them, and setting up products and moving money around. Sophia embodies the principles of patience and understanding with customers who do not "do" finance everyday. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Anna Honey","full_name":"Anna Honey","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Anna Honey 5th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Advice and assistance received via telephone call

    I had held an obsolete savings account and wanted to transfer to a fixed cash ISA. Before contacting SBS I set up an ISA but... I had held an obsolete savings account and wanted to transfer to a fixed cash ISA. Before contacting SBS I set up an ISA but could not see how to make the transfer of the balance of my existing account to the new account. I telephoned your representative who was able to give me excellent advice and make the necessary arrangements to enable the transfer to take place. The following day I went into the SBS app and the whole process had taken place. I was extremely pleased with the help I received. The lady I spoke to is a superb representative of your organisation. Many thanks Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Elizabeth 5th February 2026
  • 5/5

    The staff at Saffron BS have always been incredibly...

    The staff at Saffron BS have always been incredibly helpful, particularly Lisa H. who goes above and beyond to ensure customers are happy and all... The staff at Saffron BS have always been incredibly helpful, particularly Lisa H. who goes above and beyond to ensure customers are happy and all their queries have been resolved. Excellent service, I will always recommend Saffron to family/friends. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th February 2026
  • 5/5

    I'm 66 now and have been with Saffron Walden buildi...

    I'm 66 now and have been with Saffron Walden building society since I was 18 .The staff have always been polite,friendly and extremely helpful, doesn't... I'm 66 now and have been with Saffron Walden building society since I was 18 .The staff have always been polite,friendly and extremely helpful, doesn't matter which branch I visit .What more can I say, except they make you feel important, they listening there's always a smile Read more Read less

    {"display":"Christina Pipe","full_name":"Christina Pipe","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Christina Pipe 5th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Efficient, personal customer service

    Anne was able to help immediately with my enquiry regarding our mortgage arrangement. It's always nice to speak to somebody and have the right outcome... Anne was able to help immediately with my enquiry regarding our mortgage arrangement. It's always nice to speak to somebody and have the right outcome without having to go through a lot of computer menus first. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    brilliant helpful staff

    brilliant helpful staff at halstead branch

    {"display":"dave t","full_name":"dave t","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    dave t 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Marvellous Zoe

    Zoe was patient and helpful, completely solving my problem.

    {"display":"Robert L","full_name":"Robert L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Robert L 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Very friendly, very helpful and offered excellent ad...

    Very friendly, very helpful and offered excellent advice on new products

    {"display":"Paul Learner","full_name":"Paul Learner","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Paul Learner 4th February 2026

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