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Rated Excellent 4.76/5

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 7,665 product reviews

Average score of 4.76/5
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 7665 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Staff always pleasant.

Savings 13th May 2026

Staff always pleasant. It’s a pleasure to pop in and is very conveniently located in Bishops Stortford shopping area.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Experience with a personal touch.

Savings 13th May 2026

I have been a customer at the Royston, Saffron Building Society for about 20 years. The staff has always been very helpful. I appreciate that... I have been a customer at the Royston, Saffron Building Society for about 20 years. The staff has always been very helpful. I appreciate that in Royston we have still a financial institution where you can meet people that give a close touch to the experience. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    The mortgage turned out to be very good value.

    The mortgage turned out to be very good value. Saffron communicated well each year to show me the state of play. I also rang Saffron... The mortgage turned out to be very good value. Saffron communicated well each year to show me the state of play. I also rang Saffron and Anne Sleeper was very helpful. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 13th May 2026
  • 5/5

    I am very appreciative of Kim Willett's time and her...

    I am very appreciative of Kim Willett's time and her patience while explaining my mortgage changes and rates to me. Thank you Kim.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 12th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Telephone service very straightforward and helpful

    Telephone service very straightforward and helpful

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    Savings
    Jonathan P 12th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Always friendly, informative, willing to assist and...

    Always friendly, informative, willing to assist and knowledgeable. Most importantly they are humans, which is sadly becoming a rarity

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    Savings
    Peter L 12th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly efficient staff, do good I can pop into my...

    Friendly efficient staff, do good I can pop into my local branch at anytime . Would be lost if this branch shut. easy access to... Friendly efficient staff, do good I can pop into my local branch at anytime . Would be lost if this branch shut. easy access to my accounts when I go in too Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Sarah T 12th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Jodie was excellent in explaining the options availa...

    Jodie was excellent in explaining the options available to me.

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    Savings
    Barbara S 12th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Max was very fast to drop what he was doing to see m...

    Max was very fast to drop what he was doing to see me in an office due to an unfortunate event I had. He listened... Max was very fast to drop what he was doing to see me in an office due to an unfortunate event I had. He listened and suggested ways Saffron can help me. Such caring service! Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 4/5

    Kim was a pleasure to deal

    Kim was a pleasure to deal with although initially I was a tad confused : maybe I did not express what I was stating clearly... Kim was a pleasure to deal with although initially I was a tad confused : maybe I did not express what I was stating clearly enough? But we got there in the end. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Top Marks 4 Saffron

    Quick Pick up on phone..Friendly &professional manner

    Mortgages
    Verified source 9th May 2026

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