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Rated Excellent 4.66/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 6,203 product reviews

Average score of 4.66/5
5 star
81%
4 star
10%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

The customer service is always exceptional.

The customer service is always exceptional. Lovely people who go out of their way to support their customers.

Mortgages
Verified source 24th November 2025

Latest negative rating

2/5

The chat kicked me out when I was talking to and a...

The chat kicked me out when I was talking to and adviser

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Savings
Kate 18th November 2025

About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society are a mutual organisation and have 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.

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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 6203 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

The customer service is always exceptional.

Mortgages 24th November 2025

The customer service is always exceptional. Lovely people who go out of their way to support their customers.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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I ALWAYS FIND YOUR COLLEAGUES TO BE VERY HELPFUL AND...

Savings 24th November 2025

I ALWAYS FIND YOUR COLLEAGUES TO BE VERY HELPFUL AND EASY TO TALK TO BOTH ON PHONE AND IN YOUR BRANCH AND CAME INTO ROYSTON... I ALWAYS FIND YOUR COLLEAGUES TO BE VERY HELPFUL AND EASY TO TALK TO BOTH ON PHONE AND IN YOUR BRANCH AND CAME INTO ROYSTON TO CONTINUE A CONVERSATION REGARDING OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT TODAY Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Zoe Collins

    Zoe was very helpful in answering all the questions I had and fulfilling the changes I wanted to my account

    {"display":"James Parry","full_name":"James Parry","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    James Parry 24th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Zoe was extremely helpful and polite.

    Zoe was extremely helpful and polite.

    {"display":"Angela W","full_name":"Angela W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Angela W 24th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Top Customer Service

    thanks Andy for the call back appointment - spot on with customer service, really helpful and attentive to needs - made the process much easier

    Savings
    Verified source 24th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Great customer service

    Thought I needed to open a new account. Sarah phoned, said they could automatically transfer to one with better rate - while keeping all the... Thought I needed to open a new account. Sarah phoned, said they could automatically transfer to one with better rate - while keeping all the same details. Easy and clearly explained. The website could do with a bit of work. Took over 5 minutes for a security code to come through, and when scrolling down, other pages of information appear over current content. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Mike of Kent","full_name":"Mike of Kent","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mike of Kent 22nd November 2025
  • 5/5

    I opened a bond with Caroline this morning.

    I opened a bond with Caroline this morning. The process was easy and Caroline helped me with all the paperwork and I give 5 stars.... I opened a bond with Caroline this morning. The process was easy and Caroline helped me with all the paperwork and I give 5 stars. I only mark a 9 as I don't usually recommend anything to my friends as like to be private about my affairs. Keep doing what you are doing. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd November 2025
  • 5/5

    Always helpful in Haverhill, Tina and rest of staff...

    Always helpful in Haverhill, Tina and rest of staff are friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd November 2025
  • 5/5

    Staff are always friendly and efficient at Haverhill...

    Staff are always friendly and efficient at Haverhill branch. Served by Tina today

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd November 2025
  • 5/5

    Royston Walk in

    Andy took time out to bring us in for a walk in - opened up a bond for us and helped answer all our queries... Andy took time out to bring us in for a walk in - opened up a bond for us and helped answer all our queries before going ahead and opening up the account Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 21st November 2025
  • 5/5

    Lisa was great and really helpful

    Lisa was great and really helpful

    Mortgages
    Verified source 20th November 2025

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