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Rated Excellent 4.82/5

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 7,789 product reviews

Average score of 4.82/5
5 star
84%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively 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
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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 7789 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Deborah saves the day.

Savings 8th June 2026

I had had trouble logging in; I phoned and found myself talking to Deborah Wood. She was a tower of strength and, in particular, patient... I had had trouble logging in; I phoned and found myself talking to Deborah Wood. She was a tower of strength and, in particular, patient with my poor hearing. She checked my details including mobile number and email address. She also checked my account numbers and reported their balances. She proposed browsers as a potential source of the problem and suggested a restart of my browser. Problem solved! Tip-top from Deborah. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Alovely helpful assistant who was very knowledgeable.

Savings 8th June 2026

Alovely helpful assistant who was very knowledgeable.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Extremely friendly great service very helpful

    Extremely friendly great service very helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely service as usual and hope that everyone of yo...

    Lovely service as usual and hope that everyone of you enjoyed your meal last week. It was nice to see you all out enjoying yourselves and having a nice evening.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I have been a member of the society for since 1971 a...

    I have been a member of the society for since 1971 and the service has always been excellent. The boys in the Halstead branch -... I have been a member of the society for since 1971 and the service has always been excellent. The boys in the Halstead branch - Ally, Sam & Josh always have a smile on their face and always looking to help with any queries. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Visited Royston to deposit cash.

    Visited Royston to deposit cash. Was served by Emily who switched my account and was very professional and lovely to talk to.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Served by Emily to update my passbooks.

    Served by Emily to update my passbooks. She is very efficient, knowledgeable and very smiley

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Extremely friendly, great service and very helpful.

    Extremely friendly, great service and very helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Brilliant service as always

    Brilliant service as always. Served by Caroline who is very kind and helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Caroline was very helpful!

    Caroline was very helpful! She helped answer all my queries.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Caroline was really helpful and efficient.

    Caroline was really helpful and efficient, thank you for your always going above and beyond.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026

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