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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 7,733 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 7733 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Had a query about an account.

Savings 30th May 2026

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

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Nice staff and good service at Halstead

Savings 30th May 2026

Nice staff and good service at Halstead

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 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
  • 5.00/5

    WONDERFUL Always friendly happy service from everyon...

    WONDERFUL Always friendly happy service from everyone in the Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 30th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent all round, great service at Haverhill bran...

    Excellent all round, great service at Haverhill branch with Tina today

    Savings
    Verified source 30th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Jodie was exemplary in customer service; highly prof...

    Jodie was exemplary in customer service; highly professional and well-organised she provided immediate resolutions to enquiries about interest for tax return; and additionally spotted accrued... Jodie was exemplary in customer service; highly professional and well-organised she provided immediate resolutions to enquiries about interest for tax return; and additionally spotted accrued but not paid interest on one account because I had made a transfer and not a closure. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Linda R 29th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    All staff are very knowledgable, helpful and efficie...

    All staff are very knowledgable, helpful and efficient they always have a smile when we walk in. It’s lovely to know our savings are in safe hands.

    {"display":"B F","full_name":"B F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    B F 29th May 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Very good service and friendly and do our jobs well

    Very good service and friendly and do our jobs well

    Savings
    Verified source 29th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly service in Haverhill branch

    Very friendly service in Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 29th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sophia was very helpful

    Sophia was very helpful and explained everything at the correct level.

    {"display":"Margaret ","full_name":"Margaret ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Margaret 29th May 2026

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