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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent • 4.84/5

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 8,701 product reviews

Average score of 4.84/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
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 and the comfort of local branches, making savings and mortgages feel personal and straightforward. However, their online systems and app often frustrate users with glitches and poor access, while mortgage processes can be slow and stressful, dampening the overall experience.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (63 mentions)
  • Saffron Building Society makes ISA and savings account setup easy and clear. (19 mentions)
  • Having a local branch with Saffron Building Society is a big plus for personal service. (6 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online systems and app cause frequent access and login issues. (9 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 8701 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Just had great customer service from Jacob Eley at S...

Savings • 7th October 2026

Just had great customer service from Jacob Eley at Saffron Building Society.He was helpful,patient and got everything I need sorted within minutes.

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Excellent service

Savings • 7th October 2026

As treasurer of a local club, which is a charity, we save with Saffron BS. Recently a higher savings account was announced by the society... As treasurer of a local club, which is a charity, we save with Saffron BS. Recently a higher savings account was announced by the society and they readily agreed to transfer both our savings accounts into the new higher interest accounts. I am most impressed as many other savings companies will not allow existing members to transfer to new accounts. Many thanks to Sarah Atkins for your prompt response to my original request. Excellent service. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Finley Young helped me to resolve an issue quickly a...

    Finley Young helped me to resolve an issue quickly and efficiently. Thank you very much for your help.

    {"display":"AU","full_name":"AU","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    AU 7th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lucy is always super friendly.

    Lucy is always super friendly. Also love the colour scheme!

    Savings
    Verified source 6th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Served by Justine at Royston, who is friendly and pr...

    Served by Justine at Royston, who is friendly and professional, she was very helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The best in Royston for banking and help.

    The best in Royston for banking and help.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    TJ was very friendly and professional at the Royston...

    TJ was very friendly and professional at the Royston branch.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lucy was really helpful on the counter and thank you...

    Lucy was really helpful on the counter and thank you to Andrew who helped us open accounts for our grandchildren

    Savings
    Verified source 6th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Advice regarding savings accounts.

    Asked for advice in making a deposit to my club's savings account. All my questions were answered, excellent and friendly service from Ruby.

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    Savings
    JS 6th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Deborah.

    Deborah went above and beyond in helping me today. She was very kind and I would highly recommend her.

    {"display":"Maria H","full_name":"Maria H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Maria H 6th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I met with Kendra who was very welcoming and explain...

    I met with Kendra who was very welcoming and explained all the services I was interested in.

    {"display":"Caroline B","full_name":"Caroline B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Caroline B 6th October 2026

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