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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 8,290 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 positively 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. (71 mentions)
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand. (12 mentions)
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers. (7 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 8290 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

very knowledgeable of brands and was sable to answer...

Savings 12th August 2026

very knowledgeable of brands and was sable to answer all questions and guide me in the right way at Braintree

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Query answered

Mortgages 12th August 2026

Called up with a query. All sorted and dealt with promptly and professionally

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    .Quick responses to online messaging

    I messaged several times with queries online. Each query was answered quickly saving me time by avoiding telephoning. I was able to provide maturity instructions... I messaged several times with queries online. Each query was answered quickly saving me time by avoiding telephoning. I was able to provide maturity instructions and open new account. Finley at Halstead branch answered my queries. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Caroline 12th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Absolutely delighted that I moved my money from Lloy...

    Absolutely delighted that I moved my money from Lloyds (closing branch) to you and I am delighted that you have stayed open on the high street.

    Savings
    Verified source 12th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Served by a lovely new gentleman in the Royston branch.

    Served by a lovely new gentleman in the Royston branch. He provided very good service.

    Savings
    Verified source 12th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service from Kim and the Retentions team

    Excellent service from Kim Willett, who explained everything clearly and without undue fuss. Her colleague Finn was also efficient in understanding my needs and then... Excellent service from Kim Willett, who explained everything clearly and without undue fuss. Her colleague Finn was also efficient in understanding my needs and then arranging an appointment. I liked too that Kim realised that I understood a reasonable amount about mortgages, so didn’t over explain. Kim was also proactive in suggesting how I could save a little with my existing mortgage- this helps to build trust. Thank you Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 11th August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Able to sort out a problem.

    Able to sort out a problem. Much appreciated

    Savings
    Verified source 11th August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    SBS were prepared to listen and respond in a way tha...

    SBS were prepared to listen and respond in a way that was most helpful. They were respectful in all dealings.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 11th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good customer services

    Saffron’s customer services’ staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Their mortgage products have been good.

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    Savings
    Jackie 11th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    very polite friendly staff at Braintree

    very polite friendly staff and efficient

    Savings
    Verified source 11th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Even though I have to walk up the hill at Halstead t...

    Even though I have to walk up the hill at Halstead the staff are very friendly and helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 11th August 2026

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