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Saffron Building Society reviews

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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 8,513 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches where you can speak to real people. Many appreciate the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel less robotic. However, the online services and IT systems often frustrate users with slow responses, confusing processes, and frequent login issues. Mortgage experiences vary but tend to be slow and stressful with poor communication.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (76 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Online services and IT systems cause frequent login problems and delays. (8 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 8513 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Caroline is one of the most helpful members of staff...

Savings 14th September 2026

Caroline is one of the most helpful members of staff in Saffron Building Society

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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It was great to still be able to sit down with someo...

Savings 14th September 2026

It was great to still be able to sit down with someone in private at the new Brentwood location.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    It was great to still be able to sit down with someo...

    It was great to still be able to sit down with someone in private at the new Brentwood location.

    Savings
    Verified source 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very different being served by saffron in the Brentw...

    Very different being served by saffron in the Brentwood library, good to see max still working the counter

    Savings
    Verified source 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Glad to see the same staff at the new Brentwood loca...

    Glad to see the same staff at the new Brentwood location. Thanks Dan J for sorting me out with all the information I needed

    Savings
    Verified source 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I spoke with a lovely lady called Lisa Howard.

    I spoke with a lovely lady called Lisa Howard. Lisa was so pleasant and helpful it made the whole interaction a great experience with Saffron

    Mortgages
    Verified source 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful Staff and Advice

    Kendra was very helpful in giving me advice on ISAs and also in making an appointment to see a financial adviser.

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    Savings
    Jill F 13th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came in to the branch on Saturday in Royston to get...

    Came in to the branch on Saturday in Royston to get my books up to date. Very happy with service as usual.

    Savings
    Verified source 12th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came into Haverhill branch today to update my passbook.

    Came into Haverhill branch today to update my passbook. Tina was very helpful discussed options for a different account,which she changed for me to get... Came into Haverhill branch today to update my passbook. Tina was very helpful discussed options for a different account,which she changed for me to get a higher interest rate. She also got me setup for online access. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 12th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff are brilliant in Haverhill.

    Staff are brilliant in Haverhill. Always friendly and personal service. Served by Tina today

    Savings
    Verified source 12th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very happy with the staff in Haverhill.

    Very happy with the staff in Haverhill. Friendly and always there to help.

    Savings
    Verified source 12th September 2026

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