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Rated Excellent 4.74/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 7,221 product reviews

Average score of 4.74/5
5 star
83%
4 star
10%
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 friendly, helpful staff and a strong local branch presence that makes saving feel personal and valued. Their savings products offer competitive rates and clear communication, especially in branches. However, online access and IT systems cause frustration, with slow responses and complicated processes. Mortgage services often feel slow, inflexible, and poorly communicated, dampening the overall experience.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society's staff are friendly, patient and genuinely helpful in branches and on the phone.
  • Saffron Building Society offers competitive savings rates that many find attractive and rewarding.
  • Having a local branch with good opening hours is a big plus for Saffron Building Society savers.

Negative themes

  • Online access and IT systems at Saffron Building Society are often confusing and frustrating.
  • Mortgage services are slow and poorly communicated causing stress and dissatisfaction.
  • Customer service can be slow to respond with long waits on phone and poor email replies.
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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 7221 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent help over phone

Savings 6th March 2026

I was confused about what to do with the money in a 1-year bond when it matured. The web site wasn't helpful but I received... I was confused about what to do with the money in a 1-year bond when it matured. The web site wasn't helpful but I received excellent help from Sarah over the phone. In fact she sorted everything out for me. Read more Read less

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CJ
Rated Excellent 5/5
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It has been great dealing with Leon, very profession...

Mortgages 6th March 2026

It has been great dealing with Leon, very professional and helpful.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    It has been great dealing with Leon, very profession...

    It has been great dealing with Leon, very professional and helpful.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 6th March 2026
  • 5/5

    I S A review 4/3/26

    relaxed well informed with no pressure generous with there time and very reassuring and because of our experience encouraged us to invest more of our savings

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

    It's rare you get to sit with someone face to face.

    It's rare you get to sit with someone face to face. Great service from Dan

    Savings
    Verified source 5th March 2026
  • 5/5

    All excellent, Kim was most helpful

    All excellent, Kim was most helpful

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent and efficient service from Emily

    Came in to deposit a cheque and open an ISA. Quick and easy efficient process.

    Savings
    Verified source 5th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent customer service every time

    Excellent customer service every time

    {"display":"Nicola S","full_name":"Nicola S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Nicola S 5th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Anne helped me out considerably and when my account...

    Anne helped me out considerably and when my account wouldn't open just sent me the files i needed straight over. answered quick and considerably helpful... Anne helped me out considerably and when my account wouldn't open just sent me the files i needed straight over. answered quick and considerably helpful even on my 3rd phone call. Give the lady a raise. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 4th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Online access

    Had endless trouble logging into my account. Florrie was patient and very helpful and was able to get me successfully logged into the account.

    {"display":"Flynn","full_name":"Flynn","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Flynn 4th March 2026
  • 5/5

    All members of staff friendly and helpfull

    All members of staff friendly and helpfull

    {"display":"Roger C","full_name":"Roger C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Roger C 4th March 2026

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