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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 8,644 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 negatively 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 8644 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

I wish more companies had this level of customer ser...

Savings • 29th September 2026

I wish more companies had this level of customer service. Cassie Jones on the phones lines was attentive, informative, kind and listened to me ramble. Thank you - Jane

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Very happy with my new Online account.

Savings • 29th September 2026

Very happy with my new Online account. I spoke to Cassie Jones who assisted in getting me online for the first time. She was patient and friendly

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Good online savings experience so far

    We took part in Members' Month even though our membership is very new. Had a really memorable time at Audley End and would definitely consider... We took part in Members' Month even though our membership is very new. Had a really memorable time at Audley End and would definitely consider a Members' bond once eligible. Also like the linked means of supporting wildlife charities. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Braintree Branch were Helpful

    Millie and Danielle were very informative.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent Service

    The Colchester team are very professional and happy to help. Today I was helped by Sarah

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sarah From Colchester

    Great experience in the Colchester branch. It is quick and easy to give maturity instructions for my accounts.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Kendra explained everything so I could understand.

    Kendra explained everything so I could understand. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Update my current account so I can earn a bit more. Without mr asking.

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    Savings
    Seonaid B 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    THANK YOU CASSIE FOR HELPING ME WITH MY ACCOUNT QUER...

    THANK YOU CASSIE FOR HELPING ME WITH MY ACCOUNT QUERY OVER THE PHONE

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Just opened two of the mini members month bonds for...

    Just opened two of the mini members month bonds for my grandchildren, josh made it do simple and is a star

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I have been using the Saffron in Royston for many ye...

    I have been using the Saffron in Royston for many years and it is always a delight to talk to your helpful people.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff all very friendly and helpful always happy to...

    Staff all very friendly and helpful always happy to help you

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026

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