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Saffron Building Society reviews

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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 8,038 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
84%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
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 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

Showing 11 of 8038 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Finley of Halstead branch resolved my query well.

Savings 8th July 2026

Finley of Halstead branch resolved my query well. It would be good though if the maturity instructions link had not failed in the first place!... Finley of Halstead branch resolved my query well. It would be good though if the maturity instructions link had not failed in the first place! I had exactly the same issue lastnyear at account maturity and obviously the issue has not yet been corrected. Read more Read less

Rated Good 4.00/5
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Savings 8th July 2026

really helpful and beneficial, helped me get a better rate for my account

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Wow, a bank with a personal touch.

    Wow, a bank with a personal touch. The relationship is new but so far , what an amazing experience. Both Russell & Sarah have been... Wow, a bank with a personal touch. The relationship is new but so far , what an amazing experience. Both Russell & Sarah have been so helpful in setting up the account, very responsive and knowledgable. Many thanks Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Matt T 8th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Fantastic experience in Ware- was surprised how easy...

    Fantastic experience in Ware- was surprised how easy it was to transfer my daughters account and she will be so happy with her new ladybird!

    Savings
    Verified source 8th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    spoke to 2 very pleasant and helpful ladies

    spoke to 2 very pleasant and helpful ladies

    {"display":"Emma W","full_name":"Emma W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Emma W 8th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lucy was very helpful with my query.

    Lucy was very helpful with my query. They're all very lovely in the Ware branch and on the phone whenever I call.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Isa made easy with Zoe

    Zoe was fantastic talked me through all my options.

    {"display":"Steven S","full_name":"Steven S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Steven S 8th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Thank you to Angelina last week for helping me setti...

    Thank you to Angelina last week for helping me setting up the app on my ipad and making a transfer.

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

    a really helpful team in the ware branch came in to...

    a really helpful team in the ware branch came in to withdraw money and they talked me though better options for my account

    Savings
    Verified source 7th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe (customer service)

    Spoke to Zoe regarding retrieving money from lady bird account and was super helpful!

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

    Sophia was easy to talk to as I had complicated tran...

    Sophia was easy to talk to as I had complicated transactions to explain to her. She has a friendly and knowledgeable approach.

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

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