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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 8,356 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 positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches where you can speak to real people. Many appreciate the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel less robotic. However, the online services and IT systems often frustrate users with slow responses, confusing processes, and frequent login issues. Mortgage experiences vary but tend to be slow and stressful with poor communication.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (76 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Online services and IT systems cause frequent login problems and delays. (8 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 8356 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Lisa was very friendly and helpful.

Mortgages 1st September 2026

Lisa was very friendly and helpful. And it was so nice to talk to someone not just in a call centre reading off a script

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Rated Good 4.00/5
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Very attentive customer service from Cassie Jones

Savings 1st September 2026

Thank you to Cassie for assisting me over the phone with a problem I had. She made it easy to understand what was happening and... Thank you to Cassie for assisting me over the phone with a problem I had. She made it easy to understand what was happening and resolved the issue I had promptly and professionally. Should I have an issue again I hope its Cassie I'm connected to! Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Great customer service from Cassie.

    Great service over the phone by Cassie. She was attentive and listened to every problem that I had I am not great at online banking... Great service over the phone by Cassie. She was attentive and listened to every problem that I had I am not great at online banking but Cassie made it simple. Thank you Saffron Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Jane S 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service in Ware from Leah and Lucy

    Excellent service in Ware from Leah and Lucy

    Savings
    Verified source 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The customer service, whether that be in branch or o...

    The customer service, whether that be in branch or over the telephone, is always brilliant with Saffron. I spoke to Lewis on the phone today... The customer service, whether that be in branch or over the telephone, is always brilliant with Saffron. I spoke to Lewis on the phone today but the same could be said for all of the staff. They are so well trained and that must stem from the management, so keep up the hard work. I have dealt with a lot of companies in my lifetime but I cannot say the same about all of them! Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service in Haverhill today switching accounts...

    Great service in Haverhill today switching accounts over to a better rate

    Savings
    Verified source 29th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    On-line Banking .

    Telephone conversation with Saffron staff is just great. It’s a bonus to speak to someone in this country. Today it was Cassie Jones, delightful, helpful... Telephone conversation with Saffron staff is just great. It’s a bonus to speak to someone in this country. Today it was Cassie Jones, delightful, helpful and friendly. She answered all my questions with no fuss and followed. My instructions bro the letter. Very efficient. Thank you. Saffron offer good rates of interest especially to existing customers. I live in another county and as such my banking is done on the net and phone, banking wth Saffron over the years has been Troyble free and enjoyable . A bank I would recommend . Read more Read less

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

    Glad came to save with Saffron and really satisfied...

    Glad came to save with Saffron and really satisfied with Saffron's service served by Finley in Halstead today.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Kim was very helpful and talked me through everythin...

    Kim was very helpful and talked me through everything step by step. She was also very patient considering we had a bad phone line (my fault)

    Mortgages
    Verified source 27th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Have always found the Royston staff very efficient a...

    Have always found the Royston staff very efficient and helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 27th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I recently visited Andrew at the Royston Branch of S...

    I recently visited Andrew at the Royston Branch of Saffron Building Society to discuss funds held following the loss of my husband. Andrew was incredibly... I recently visited Andrew at the Royston Branch of Saffron Building Society to discuss funds held following the loss of my husband. Andrew was incredibly empathetic and took the time to listen to my concerns, making me feel valued during this difficult time. He has connected me with someone who can offer further advice and support. I cannot thank him and Saffron enough for their exceptional service and kindness, i feel this has made a real difference and i look forward to coming back in the future. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 26th August 2026

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