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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 8,460 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 its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches where you can speak to real people. Many appreciate the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel less robotic. However, the online services and IT systems often frustrate users with slow responses, confusing processes, and frequent login issues. Mortgage experiences vary but tend to be slow and stressful with poor communication.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (76 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Online services and IT systems cause frequent login problems and delays. (8 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 8460 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Thank you to Dan J at the Brentwood branch, always h...

Savings 9th September 2026

Thank you to Dan J at the Brentwood branch, always happy to take the time to explain my accounts to me

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Advisor listened to my enquiry gave complete advice...

Savings 9th September 2026

Advisor listened to my enquiry gave complete advice & guidance on my options providing answers to all my questions and for some I hadn't thought... Advisor listened to my enquiry gave complete advice & guidance on my options providing answers to all my questions and for some I hadn't thought of myself. A very easy interaction and feel like I now have a complete understanding of the options open to me. Read more Read less

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  • 5.00/5

    I contacted Saffron to report the loss of my husband.

    I contacted Saffron to report the loss of my husband. Kendra was sympathetic, kind and understanding and explained the next steps I need to take.... I contacted Saffron to report the loss of my husband. Kendra was sympathetic, kind and understanding and explained the next steps I need to take. Incredibly grateful for the kindness shown. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely chats with Cassie today in branch.

    Lovely chats with Cassie today in branch. I only come in once a month but she is always there and up to have a chat great service thank you

    Savings
    Verified source 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Paid in money with Harvey, always good customer serv...

    Paid in money with Harvey, always good customer service in Stortford

    Savings
    Verified source 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always very helpful in Royston and welcoming and kind

    Always very helpful in Royston and welcoming and kind

    Savings
    Verified source 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came into Royston today to make a transfer to my ban...

    Came into Royston today to make a transfer to my bank and Caroline told me about the new members bond so I have opened one of them thank you.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely service from Cassie in Stortford today.

    Lovely service from Cassie in Stortford today. I switched my account to a better rate which was made very easy

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    Savings
    C S 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    brilliant service as always, today i was served by Andy

    brilliant service as always, today i was served by Andy

    Savings
    Verified source 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sam sorted my account today and he was very nice and...

    Sam sorted my account today and he was very nice and I really appreciate the help

    Savings
    Verified source 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe xxxxxxxx

    My query was dealt with efficiently and Zoe was polite and friendly.

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    Savings
    Gill P 9th September 2026

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