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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 8,846 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly and helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward. Their savings products often offer competitive rates, especially for regular savers and loyal customers. However, many find the online and app experience frustrating, with frequent access issues and poor digital support. Slow processing and communication hiccups also dampen the experience for some.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make you feel valued. (82 mentions)
  • Savings accounts often have competitive interest rates that many find attractive. (13 mentions)

Negative themes

  • The online app and website are often described as clunky and frustrating to use. (6 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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8846 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Bereavement help

Savings • 27th October 2026

Our son died and we needed to close his account and transfer the monies to my husband, who is next of kin. The young man... Our son died and we needed to close his account and transfer the monies to my husband, who is next of kin. The young man who dealt with our requirements was respectful, efficient and thorough. The whole experience, which could have been traumatic for us, was carried out quickly and with no fuss. Thank you. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Good interest rate but could be better

Savings • 27th October 2026

Good interest rate but could be better

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Saffron Building Society has savings products we like..

    Saffron Building Society has savings products we like even if higher interest rates might be obtainable with other providers. It is also accessible with local... Saffron Building Society has savings products we like even if higher interest rates might be obtainable with other providers. It is also accessible with local branches where you can consult staff Read more Read less

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    Savings
    John Reginald Smith 27th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Loyalty Rewarded

    By e.mail they offered an excellent account to reward customer loyalty with a very competitive rate of interest.Big plus point was that operating by post... By e.mail they offered an excellent account to reward customer loyalty with a very competitive rate of interest.Big plus point was that operating by post was available and very straightforward. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Trevor Brooks 27th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Local and extremely professional service.

    The service we received was professional, friendly and made very clear. The young man who advised us was charming, explained everything we needed. I told... The service we received was professional, friendly and made very clear. The young man who advised us was charming, explained everything we needed. I told several people about our very positive experience. So important too to speak face to face. Thank you. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Pauline S 27th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very personable and attentive, having a chat with Ly...

    Very personable and attentive, having a chat with Lyn and Josh is always lovely

    Savings
    Verified source 27th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service in the Halstead branch as always, josh...

    Great service in the Halstead branch as always, josh served me today

    Savings
    Verified source 27th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always helpful when contacted.

    Always helpful when contacted. Easy to use online and no issues.

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    Savings
    Paul J 27th October 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Lovely and polite in the Bishop's Stortford branch.

    Lovely and polite in the Bishop's Stortford branch.

    Savings
    Verified source 27th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The staff are always pleasant & polite

    The staff are always pleasant & polite which does not really explain an experience to a place where you can enjoy visiting without reservation.

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    Savings
    V S Phillips 27th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always good customer service in haverhill

    Always good customer service in haverhill

    Savings
    Verified source 27th October 2026

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