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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

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 8,235 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
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. (71 mentions)
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand. (12 mentions)
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers. (7 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 8235 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Exellent cistomer service

Savings 2nd August 2026

Always professional, courteous and knowledgeable.

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Y L
Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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I like using Saffron because it is still in the high...

Savings 2nd August 2026

I like using Saffron because it is still in the high street. The staff are very helpful and the interest rates are reasonable compared with other institutions.

Rated Good 4.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    App could have more user friendly functions

    App could have more user friendly functions

    {"display":"Alison M","full_name":"Alison M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Alison M 2nd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Satisfied customer.

    No problems in the Building Society all dealt with and very friendly staff.

    {"display":"Lesley H","full_name":"Lesley H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Lesley H 2nd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I only visit my local branch a couple of times a yea...

    I only visit my local branch a couple of times a year but each time it’s a very satisfactory experience as I am always able... I only visit my local branch a couple of times a year but each time it’s a very satisfactory experience as I am always able to achieve what I need. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Alan H","full_name":"Alan H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Alan H 2nd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was helped with my savings issues by Cassie Jones,...

    I was helped with my savings issues by Cassie Jones, who was most helpful, polite and very patient. She sorted my problem out very quickly, I was extremely pleased

    {"display":"Rosemarie S","full_name":"Rosemarie S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Rosemarie S 2nd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff are always friendly, professional and helpful.

    Staff are always friendly, professional and helpful. Branch is local which is great for getting cash.

    {"display":"Jonathan P","full_name":"Jonathan P","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jonathan P 2nd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Saffron Walden building society

    Lovely helpful staff easy to withdraw money. Good rates and advice.

    {"display":"Margaret Taylor","full_name":"Margaret Taylor","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Margaret Taylor 2nd August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Very happy with the society in all areas of service

    Very happy with the society in all areas of service

    {"display":"Neville A","full_name":"Neville A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Neville A 2nd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Dealing with local staff in the Ware branch is easy...

    Dealing with local staff in the Ware branch is easy & enjoyable.I will not deal with any financial institutions that do not have a branch in the high street.

    {"display":"Albert Jeffrey","full_name":"Albert Jeffrey","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Albert Jeffrey 2nd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came into enquire about my childrens accounts

    Came into enquire about my childrens accounts

    Savings
    Verified source 1st August 2026

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