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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 7,739 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 7739 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great company

Mortgages 1st June 2026

Helpful, proactive and very understanding.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Excellent service

Mortgages 1st June 2026

Kim was incredibly helpful and informative.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    We had submitted a request to draw down on our mortg...

    We had submitted a request to draw down on our mortgage which was time pressured as we needed to transfer funds to our Contractor. The... We had submitted a request to draw down on our mortgage which was time pressured as we needed to transfer funds to our Contractor. The underwriter approval process took a little longer than anticipated but Lisa Howard did a brilliant job in chasing them up and keeping us in the loop which was hugely appreciated. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 1st June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Quick & Helpful.

    Quick & Helpful. Kim Was very efficient in our product switch

    Mortgages
    Verified source 1st June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lisa Howard is an absolute joy!

    Lisa was wonderful to speak with today and helped with all of my questions efficiently as well as with great knowledge and with a delightful... Lisa was wonderful to speak with today and helped with all of my questions efficiently as well as with great knowledge and with a delightful smile in her voice I could hear over the phone. Thank you so much Lisa for all your help and alleviating my concerns. You're a testament to Saffron and they're fortunate to have you. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 1st June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent staff members

    Zoe was lovely to speak to on the phone and very helpful

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    Savings
    April 1st June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sophia Nuttall - Password reset

    Excellent response - The information was sent straight away. Account safety checks were taken as well.

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    Mortgages
    paddy h 31st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Had a query about an account.

    Had a query about an account. Sophia understood my problem, was very patient and togetherwe solved it. Good service as usual.

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    Savings
    Simon L 30th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Nice staff and good service at Halstead

    Nice staff and good service at Halstead

    Savings
    Verified source 30th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Everyone is so good to me at Halstead branch, the st...

    Everyone is so good to me at Halstead branch, the staff are all so lovely even the new faces

    Savings
    Verified source 30th May 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Always friendly and helpful in Haverhill, no compla...

    Always friendly and helpful in Haverhill, no complaints

    Savings
    Verified source 30th May 2026

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