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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.82/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • 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 7,749 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 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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 7749 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I spoke to Zoe Collins today to transfer some money...

Savings 2nd June 2026

I spoke to Zoe Collins today to transfer some money from Saffron Walden account to my Santander Account. Zoe confirmed my balance on Bond Maturity... I spoke to Zoe Collins today to transfer some money from Saffron Walden account to my Santander Account. Zoe confirmed my balance on Bond Maturity and was genuinely an informative and friendly staff member, she took her time too, much appreciated. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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1st class customer service

Savings 2nd June 2026

Extremely helpful patient assistant Nothing too much trouble. Very reassuring

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Clear advice and informative

    My advisor today was very friendly and informative. She was easy to understand and told me everything i needed to know for now

    Mortgages
    Verified source 2nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Swift and efficient service from stortford today

    Visited bishops stortford branch today as I had a old account and wanted to transfer the funds to an ISA. was able to do this... Visited bishops stortford branch today as I had a old account and wanted to transfer the funds to an ISA. was able to do this on the same day. thank you girls Read more Read less

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    Savings
    C S 2nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very happy with the service and conversations I have...

    Very happy with the service and conversations I have in branch with the boys in Brentwood. Max and Dan H are a pleasure to talk to

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I have been a customer for many years at Haverhill b...

    I have been a customer for many years at Haverhill branch served by Sarah who is very friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Debbie was very patient and helpful and sorted out o...

    Debbie was very patient and helpful and sorted out our requests quickly and professionally, many thanks. Also like to say that our call was answered swiftly

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe was wonderful

    Very helpful young women sorted the problem out there and then, and waited on the line while I tested the app

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    Savings
    Nigel c 2nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Thank you for getting my account up and running

    Thank you for getting my account up and running

    Mortgages
    Verified source 2nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great company

    Helpful, proactive and very understanding.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 1st June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service

    Kim was incredibly helpful and informative.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 1st June 2026

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