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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 8,652 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 8652 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

The value of branch staff

Savings • 30th September 2026

Kendra Coady-Gleason was happy to see me at a time that suited me though it should have been her lunch break. She was charming and... Kendra Coady-Gleason was happy to see me at a time that suited me though it should have been her lunch break. She was charming and positive; came up with an innovative solution to a situation and dealt with the necessary “paperwork” most efficiently. She is professional and approachable and an asset to the building society. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Zoe - customer service

Savings • 30th September 2026

My experience was super quick and my query was dealt with through incredible ease. No pressure to decide and all my questions were answered in considerable detail.

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Cassie helped me send money from my saffron account...

    Cassie helped me send money from my saffron account into my bank account today as I had recently changed current accounts. I love being able... Cassie helped me send money from my saffron account into my bank account today as I had recently changed current accounts. I love being able to come into a branch and speak to someone face to face Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 30th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came in to renew my 2 ISA’s, process made very simpl...

    Came in to renew my 2 ISA’s, process made very simple and easy by Cassie, thanks!

    Savings
    Verified source 30th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful phone answering customer services

    I phoned today for clarification on a standing order, I spoke to delightful lady called Lisa Howard, she could not have been more courteous and... I phoned today for clarification on a standing order, I spoke to delightful lady called Lisa Howard, she could not have been more courteous and polite, a great reflection of the Society. Compared to other recent calls to other organisations, it was helpful to speak to someone on-shore who was clearly spoken and understood what I was asking straightaway. Thank you. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 30th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I am always well looked after and treated kindly in...

    I am always well looked after and treated kindly in Royston never had any problems and love talking to the lovely ladies Debbie, Caroline (aka Julie) and Justine.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Colchester branch

    5 star service from the Colchester branch. Thank you Sarah!

    Savings
    Verified source 30th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sarah From Colchester

    Very helpful and kind staff when my opening new account.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I wish more companies had this level of customer ser...

    I wish more companies had this level of customer service. Cassie Jones on the phones lines was attentive, informative, kind and listened to me ramble. Thank you - Jane

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very happy with my new Online account.

    Very happy with my new Online account. I spoke to Cassie Jones who assisted in getting me online for the first time. She was patient and friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good online savings experience so far

    We took part in Members' Month even though our membership is very new. Had a really memorable time at Audley End and would definitely consider... We took part in Members' Month even though our membership is very new. Had a really memorable time at Audley End and would definitely consider a Members' bond once eligible. Also like the linked means of supporting wildlife charities. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 29th September 2026

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