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Rated Excellent 4.84/5

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 8,137 product reviews

Average score of 4.84/5
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 8137 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Paid in a cheque and withdrew some cash

Savings 29th July 2026

Paid in a cheque and withdrew some cash

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Superb service in Halstead today, josh made what see...

Savings 29th July 2026

Superb service in Halstead today, josh made what seemed like a complicated process simple and efficient

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Very happy with quick responses from Joshua (Halstea...

    Very happy with quick responses from Joshua (Halstead branch). I'd recommend the society more but the interest rates aren't great at the moment

    {"display":"Valerie","full_name":"Valerie","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Valerie 29th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great Customer Service

    I recently opened an ISA with Saffron Building Society at a very competitive rate. I subsequently received a phone call from Maria advising me that,... I recently opened an ISA with Saffron Building Society at a very competitive rate. I subsequently received a phone call from Maria advising me that, as a member, I am entitled to a number of member benefits and she mentioned a free financial review in branch. This week I received an email informing me that Wren Sterling (Financial Advisers who are partnered with Saffron) are visiting branches in August for 1:1 meetings. I called the number on the email and spoke to Ian, who helped me to arrange a meeting with Wren Sterling when they visit my local branch. Both Maria and Ian were very helpful and provided me with the information I needed in a timely manner. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Hazel","full_name":"Hazel","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Hazel 29th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sam was very patient and explained everything very w...

    Sam was very patient and explained everything very well

    Savings
    Verified source 29th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    All lovely and helpful at Halstead branch served by...

    All lovely and helpful at Halstead branch served by Lyn

    Savings
    Verified source 29th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always a great experience on Halstead branch, served...

    Always a great experience on Halstead branch, served by lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Fast and efficient process setting up our Society acc

    The process setting up our Club and Society savings account was extremely fast and efficient. Thank you Sarah Atkins for your instant responses and support answering my questions.

    {"display":"Tim H","full_name":"Tim H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Tim H 28th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I always receive efficient service.

    I always receive efficient service. Caroline was very knowledgeable and helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 27th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I went to Royston branch to update my book

    I went to Royston branch to update my book

    Savings
    Verified source 27th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Chi was super helpful and talked me through the proc...

    Chi was super helpful and talked me through the process. She was super supportive.

    {"display":"Nina x","full_name":"Nina x","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Nina x 27th July 2026

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