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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 8,953 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 8953 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Great service in Colchester today

Savings • 13th November 2026

Great service in Colchester today

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Always meet my needs and give good help and service...

Savings • 13th November 2026

Always meet my needs and give good help and service

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Had a lovely conversation with Andrew and Lucy in Wa...

    Had a lovely conversation with Andrew and Lucy in Ware branch today- They're always so accommodating and welcoming

    Savings
    Verified source 13th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always helpful and staff put a smile on my face serv...

    Always helpful and staff put a smile on my face served by Ellie today

    Savings
    Verified source 13th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always very helpful at Halstead served by Lyn today

    Always very helpful at Halstead served by Lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 13th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    All staff are competent and helpful and they are ver...

    All staff are competent and helpful and they are very friendly in Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 13th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always a pleasure to come in and staff are always am...

    Always a pleasure to come in and staff are always amazing putting a smile on our faces in haverhill

    Savings
    Verified source 13th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent customer service, always available by phone.

    Excellent customer service, always available by phone. Good communications by letter in post.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 12th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good customer service.

    The phone was picked up very quickly by Sophia and she was very helpful which solved my issue. It was great that someone answered immediately - quite unusual nowadays.

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    Savings
    Del A 11th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sarah in Colchester

    Very pleasant and straightforward experience

    Savings
    Verified source 11th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I had a great experience in Ware branch.

    I had a great experience in Ware branch. Lucy helped me sort my ISA's. I've recommended Saffron Building Society to lots of my friends.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th November 2026

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