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Rated Excellent • 4.83/5

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 8,916 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
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
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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8916 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Had a pleasant experience opening my granddaughter a...

Savings • 6th November 2026

Had a pleasant experience opening my granddaughter an account in Ware branch. Lucy was very helpful.

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Ruby & Kyle were both extremely helpful and patient

Savings • 6th November 2026

Ruby & Kyle were both extremely helpful and patient with me and mindful of my hearing difficulties. Saffron in Colchester has great staff!

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Staff friendly and professional in Haverhill branch

    Staff friendly and professional in Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 6th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always served quickly and great staff served by Elli...

    Always served quickly and great staff served by Ellie today

    Savings
    Verified source 6th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff are very helpful and polite in Haverhill.

    Staff are very helpful and polite in Haverhill. Always there to answer any questions I have.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff in Haverhill friendly.

    Staff in Haverhill friendly. Always have a good atmosphere and a laugh with the staff

    Savings
    Verified source 6th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff in Haverhill branch are very good, friendly an...

    Staff in Haverhill branch are very good, friendly and approachable

    Savings
    Verified source 6th November 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Great customer service.

    Great customer service. Professional and are always happy to explain anything that may sound confusing.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was served by Harvey today but whenever I come int...

    I was served by Harvey today but whenever I come into Bishop's Stortford branch i'm welcomed with a smile and however complicated my reason for... I was served by Harvey today but whenever I come into Bishop's Stortford branch i'm welcomed with a smile and however complicated my reason for coming in, it is always fulfilled. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 5th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Kyle, from the Colchester branch, was very informative!

    Kyle, from the Colchester branch, was very informative with helping me to update my parents' accounts.

    Savings
    Verified source 5th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Maria Cox and the technphobic old lady!

    Maria Cox was very pleasant, gentle and patient she didn't sigh once during our long slow process! A very capable lady who guided me through... Maria Cox was very pleasant, gentle and patient she didn't sigh once during our long slow process! A very capable lady who guided me through what was for me a very difficult situation. Thank you. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Helen 5th November 2026

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