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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • 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 7,964 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 7964 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Always very helpful at halstead branch0 and helped s...

Savings 27th June 2026

Always very helpful at halstead branch0 and helped sort the poa for our father which was so convenient

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Always good to come into the ware branch and the sta...

Savings 27th June 2026

Always good to come into the ware branch and the staff are very professional

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Andy always remembers me when i come in and asks aft...

    Andy always remembers me when i come in and asks after my lad George, the service i get is always top notch, always good having... Andy always remembers me when i come in and asks after my lad George, the service i get is always top notch, always good having a little football conversation about the local non-league teams in Herts Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 27th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Jake took the time to walk me through all my options...

    Jake took the time to walk me through all my options, he was patient and really informative, i decided to keep £1 in my account... Jake took the time to walk me through all my options, he was patient and really informative, i decided to keep £1 in my account to keep my Saffron account open and hope to see some members month accounts in the near future. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 27th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    was served by Andy at the Ware Branch, he always tak...

    was served by Andy at the Ware Branch, he always take the time to ask how i am and makes sure all is ok

    Savings
    Verified source 27th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    So nice that Halstead is still on the high street an...

    So nice that Halstead is still on the high street and is so convenient for me, always a good experience. Served by Lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 27th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always had good service at Halstead airport was serv...

    Always had good service at Halstead airport was served by Lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 27th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    made a withdrawal at the Ware Branch.

    made a withdrawal at the Ware Branch. the staff are always really friendly, we've held a business account here for many years and can't praise the customer service enough

    Savings
    Verified source 27th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe is a star!

    Zoe was really helpful and polite and friendly.

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    Savings
    Sunshine 27th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    came to the Ware Branch today to withdraw some money...

    came to the Ware Branch today to withdraw some money, was quick and easy and nice to speak to someone face to face, the air-con was lovely too.

    Savings
    Verified source 27th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    visited the Ware Branch ahead of a busy weekend, alw...

    visited the Ware Branch ahead of a busy weekend, always chatty and friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 27th June 2026

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