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Rated Excellent 4.82/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • Award winning organisation
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  • 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 7,840 product reviews

Average score of 4.82/5
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.
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand.
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers.

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online services and app are often slow and tricky to use.
  • ISA rates at Saffron Building Society are frequently seen as lower than competitors.
  • Mortgage interest rates at Saffron Building Society are considered high and inflexible by some.
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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

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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New children's accounts

Savings 16th June 2026

I have two children's accounts with Saffron and came to just get their books updated. Cassie Jones made it aware that Saffron had just bought... I have two children's accounts with Saffron and came to just get their books updated. Cassie Jones made it aware that Saffron had just bought out a new line of children's products, and from there I decided to switch the accounts into the new Lady Bird easy access. Not only that, but my two children left with ladybird plushies! Thanks very much Read more Read less

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  • 5.00/5

    Kendra is always so helpful whenever I come into Bis...

    Kendra is always so helpful whenever I come into Bishops Stortford. A real asset to the team there

    Savings
    Verified source 16th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I came into the Brentwood branch looking to have a r...

    I came into the Brentwood branch looking to have a rowl, but Dan H calmly assured me of the reason for my problem and how to resolve it.

    Savings
    Verified source 16th June 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Very responsive to my request.

    Very responsive to my request. Advice very clear

    Mortgages
    Verified source 16th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    loan to value amount

    Shame about the loan to value amount being so low

    Mortgages
    Verified source 15th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Highly satisfied!

    Highly satisfied! I was served by Ruby in the Colchester branch but everyone in the Colchester branch is always happy to help.

    Savings
    Verified source 15th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Called into Haverhill Branch for help with the App.

    Called into Haverhill Branch for help with the App. Sarah got me set up & also helped set up a payment from my Bank account. It was a lot of fun!

    Savings
    Verified source 15th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe was very helpful in helping me reset my memorabl...

    Zoe was very helpful in helping me reset my memorable word. Polite and friendly. My call was answered promptly and I am happy to recommend Saffron Building Society.

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    Savings
    SH 15th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Jake & Andy took the time to discuss the new childre...

    Jake & Andy took the time to discuss the new children's accounts with my son and I, we decided to open the Ladybird Legacy account,... Jake & Andy took the time to discuss the new children's accounts with my son and I, we decided to open the Ladybird Legacy account, the service was very good having not been in the branch for a long time. Rory loved the attention and really like having his photo taken as a keepsake for the account Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 13th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very efficient & always recieve excellent service in...

    Very efficient & always recieve excellent service in Haverhill branch & would fully recommend them. Served by Sarah today.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th June 2026

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