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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 8,029 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 negatively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly, helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward, especially in branch and over the phone. Their service is often described as patient and professional, making tricky processes easier. However, the online experience and ISA rates often frustrate, with slow transfers, poor app functionality, and lower interest compared to competitors.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and patient in branch and on calls.
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand.
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers.

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online services and app are often slow and tricky to use.
  • ISA rates at Saffron Building Society are frequently seen as lower than competitors.
  • Mortgage interest rates at Saffron Building Society are considered high and inflexible by some.
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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 8029 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Zoe (customer service)

Savings 7th July 2026

Spoke to Zoe regarding retrieving money from lady bird account and was super helpful!

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Sophia was easy to talk to as I had complicated tran...

Savings 6th July 2026

Sophia was easy to talk to as I had complicated transactions to explain to her. She has a friendly and knowledgeable approach.

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    It's always a pleasure to visit the Ware Branch, eve...

    It's always a pleasure to visit the Ware Branch, everyone is always so friendly and helpful, today we saw Andy for an appointment who was very helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came into Royston branch to update my passbook at th...

    Came into Royston branch to update my passbook at the weekend.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Gave my maturity instructions to Caroline in Royston...

    Gave my maturity instructions to Caroline in Royston this morning

    Savings
    Verified source 6th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always a friendly and welcoming service in Royston

    Always a friendly and welcoming service in Royston

    Savings
    Verified source 6th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Jodie was polite, friendly and knowledgeable.

    Jodie was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble. It's a service, I sincerely hope, never disappears, because all of the staff are... Jodie was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble. It's a service, I sincerely hope, never disappears, because all of the staff are like this. It's a wonderful difference in today's, where the personal touch is fast disappearing. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Denise I 4th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Straight forward advice on mortgage overpayments

    Straight forward advice on mortgage overpayments provided on demand.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 4th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Finley at the Halstead branch was very efficient and...

    Finley at the Halstead branch was very efficient and helpful in his replies. Also, he was quick to acknowledge and respond to my enquiry. His... Finley at the Halstead branch was very efficient and helpful in his replies. Also, he was quick to acknowledge and respond to my enquiry. His speed of response was much appreciated. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Mr W 3rd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly, service, very helpful, finley was rea...

    Very friendly, service, very helpful, finley was really helpful and friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was going to close my account with Saffron, but Ma...

    I was going to close my account with Saffron, but Max informed me of the benefits of being a member, so I kept one open

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd July 2026

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