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Saffron Building Society reviews

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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 8,709 product reviews

Average score of 4.84/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
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 and the comfort of local branches, making savings and mortgages feel personal and straightforward. However, their online systems and app often frustrate users with glitches and poor access, while mortgage processes can be slow and stressful, dampening the overall experience.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (63 mentions)
  • Saffron Building Society makes ISA and savings account setup easy and clear. (19 mentions)
  • Having a local branch with Saffron Building Society is a big plus for personal service. (6 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online systems and app cause frequent access and login issues. (9 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 8709 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Kyle gave great service, was friendly and kind

Savings • 10th October 2026

Kyle gave great service, was friendly and kind

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Excellent service from Ian, quick transaction and su...

Savings • 10th October 2026

Excellent service from Ian, quick transaction and super friendly!

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service

    I had an email saying my account had been closed, although I didn’t want it to be. It was closed correctly but I wasn’t notified... I had an email saying my account had been closed, although I didn’t want it to be. It was closed correctly but I wasn’t notified it was going to be. Zoe explained why it was closed and offered to convert an alternative account to a higher rate, excellent customer care and service Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Ronny 10th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I have visited Royston branch twice recently and hav...

    I have visited Royston branch twice recently and have had excellent service from Justine both times. She is helpful, friendly and welcoming. An excellent service

    Savings
    Verified source 9th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service in Haverhill branch today, I wanted to...

    Great service in Haverhill branch today, I wanted to take cash out, but was informed that I could transfer funds direct to my bank account.... Great service in Haverhill branch today, I wanted to take cash out, but was informed that I could transfer funds direct to my bank account. This makes it easier for me. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 9th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Ruby was very friendly and helpful!

    Ruby was very friendly and helpful whilst helping me with my maturity/opening a new children's account today.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The staff in Haverhill branch are always helpful and...

    The staff in Haverhill branch are always helpful and polite.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very efficient and very easy to deal with

    Very efficient and very easy to deal with

    Savings
    Verified source 8th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Just had great customer service from Jacob Eley at S...

    Just had great customer service from Jacob Eley at Saffron Building Society.He was helpful,patient and got everything I need sorted within minutes.

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    Savings
    Susan A 7th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service

    As treasurer of a local club, which is a charity, we save with Saffron BS. Recently a higher savings account was announced by the society... As treasurer of a local club, which is a charity, we save with Saffron BS. Recently a higher savings account was announced by the society and they readily agreed to transfer both our savings accounts into the new higher interest accounts. I am most impressed as many other savings companies will not allow existing members to transfer to new accounts. Many thanks to Sarah Atkins for your prompt response to my original request. Excellent service. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    David H 7th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Finley Young helped me to resolve an issue quickly a...

    Finley Young helped me to resolve an issue quickly and efficiently. Thank you very much for your help.

    {"display":"AU","full_name":"AU","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    AU 7th October 2026

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