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Rated Excellent 4.63/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 5,757 product reviews

Average score of 4.63/5
5 star
80%
4 star
11%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

OAP needs help.

I was having trouble getting into my account,but phoned help line & was given help from Zoe who was very helpful & patient with me

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Savings
JANET W 6th September 2025

Latest negative rating

2/5

Paying in details online incorrect

Confusing paying in details for transferring money online via transfer from bank account. I want to transfer money to my account and your sort code... Confusing paying in details for transferring money online via transfer from bank account. I want to transfer money to my account and your sort code of 20-74-21 belongs to Barclays Bank. Seems the payee is me, the sort code is Barclays, the account is Saffron BS and the reference is my account. Nowhere does it say any of this on your website and the bank i am transferring from to you, won.t do it because i put Saffron BS in as payee. It might be good to inform your customers correctly of how to do this. Read more Read less

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Savings
Marie C 29th August 2025

About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society are a mutual organisation and have 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.

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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 5757 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

OAP needs help.

Savings 6th September 2025

I was having trouble getting into my account,but phoned help line & was given help from Zoe who was very helpful & patient with me

Rated Excellent 5/5
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I had a query and didn’t want to go into branch, so...

Savings 6th September 2025

I had a query and didn’t want to go into branch, so used online chat. Sam Smith sorted this professionally and quickly

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Very pleasant and friendly served by Lynn at Halstead

    Very pleasant and friendly served by Lynn at Halstead

    Savings
    Verified source 6th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Been with saffron for years no complaints very happy...

    Been with saffron for years no complaints very happy with Halstead branch

    Savings
    Verified source 6th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Lovely here at Halstead served by Lyn today

    Lovely here at Halstead served by Lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 6th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Customer service team was great each time i called.

    Customer service team was great each time i called. Much better than any other banks i deal with. Anne was very helpful. I think your... Customer service team was great each time i called. Much better than any other banks i deal with. Anne was very helpful. I think your company and staff are great, its just a a shame you dont offer competitive rates. I did call your company before remortgaging but the rates were not so good. Overall a great experience with Saffron. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Very polite staff, made things very easy.

    Very polite staff, made things very easy.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Excellent customer service, particularly from Zoe

    I've been a Saffron customer for around three years and I find dealing with Saffron to be pleasant and straightforward. They answer the phone far... I've been a Saffron customer for around three years and I find dealing with Saffron to be pleasant and straightforward. They answer the phone far more promptly than any other company I've had reason to call. Their customer-facing employees are friendly, helpful and professional. I've called them on several occasions, most recently when I had some issues (entirely my own fault) while trying to transfer some money out of my Saffron account. I called Saffron and spoke to Zoe, who provided excellent service, above and beyond anything I've experienced from any other company, resolving my issues quickly and efficiently. If Saffron Building Society offers a product that suits your needs, I highly recommend them. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Graham H","full_name":"Graham H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Graham H 5th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Very handy on the high street always happy with Hals...

    Very handy on the high street always happy with Halstead

    Savings
    Verified source 5th September 2025
  • 5/5

    My enquiries are dealt with efficiently and promptly...

    My enquiries are dealt with efficiently and promptly and they always have the information I need on hand.

    Savings
    Verified source 5th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Very swift talk and concise chat.

    Very swift talk and concise chat. Everything was clearly explained and questions answered.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th September 2025

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