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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 8,616 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 positively 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 8616 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent service today as always

Savings • 26th September 2026

Excellent service today as always

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Never had any problems with using Saffron Building S...

Savings • 26th September 2026

Never had any problems with using Saffron Building Society

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Gave my maturity instruction to Caroline today in Ro...

    Gave my maturity instruction to Caroline today in Royston branch she was very helpful,

    Savings
    Verified source 26th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Opened up an Isa today with Caroline very pleased wi...

    Opened up an Isa today with Caroline very pleased with the service I received.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Telephone enquiry

    Sophia was extremely helpful and patient with me got myself unlocked with her help and answered questions on the members month account -many thanks.You can... Sophia was extremely helpful and patient with me got myself unlocked with her help and answered questions on the members month account -many thanks.You can feel very confident and comfortable when dealing with this company. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Adrian M","full_name":"Adrian M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Adrian M 26th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Dan H in Brentwood branch...

    Came in to Brentwood branch today as was served by Dan H, it was an absolute pleasure. He answered all of my queries and even... Came in to Brentwood branch today as was served by Dan H, it was an absolute pleasure. He answered all of my queries and even helped me get online access! Every member of staff at Saffron that I have dealt with have been outstanding. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 25th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A phenomenal service

    Honestly phone conversations like the one I had today restored my faith that there are still people out there who want to help and take... Honestly phone conversations like the one I had today restored my faith that there are still people out there who want to help and take their job seriously! Deborah was fantastic, helpful, knowledgeable are incredibly friendly. I could not fault my experience at all Read more Read less

    {"display":"Hayley R","full_name":"Hayley R","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Hayley R 25th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe gave fantastic customer service

    Zoe was so help. She was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. I felt that my account management was safe in her hands and it was... Zoe was so help. She was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. I felt that my account management was safe in her hands and it was so good to talk to someone who could answer all my questions confidently and make the changes required with assured professionalism. Thank you Read more Read less

    {"display":"Jayne B","full_name":"Jayne B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jayne B 24th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Quality customer

    Quality customer service ie experience and expertise

    Mortgages
    Verified source 24th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly service form cassie

    Came in to check the balance on my account, was asked a series of security question which made me feel very secure. Thank you Cassie from the Bishops Stortford branch

    Savings
    Verified source 24th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    More than happy with my appointment today.

    More than happy with my appointment today. I have been treated with kindness and respect. very pleased with my new account product and for setting... More than happy with my appointment today. I have been treated with kindness and respect. very pleased with my new account product and for setting the app up today. Thank you very much for your kind help Kendra. Read more Read less

    {"display":"A L","full_name":"A L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    A L 24th September 2026

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